Youth/Student Minister (Part-Time – 20 Hours/Week)First Baptist Church of Rocky MountRocky Mount, NC200 South Church StreetPhone: 252-446-9113Attn: Youth CouncilPosted: January 22, 2026Position Open Until FilledOverviewFirst Baptist Church of Rocky Mount, a church in the heart of the city with a strong Kingdommission, is prayerfully seeking the right Christian leader to serve as our Youth/StudentMinister.This is a 20-hour-per-week interim position with the possibility of becoming full-time (ifdesired by both the church and the candidate).Currently, church members are filling the role of Youth Pastor. The church has a small butpromising youth group in need of shepherding, biblical growth, and leadership to strengthen andexpand this vital ministry.Primary Responsibilities (Grades 6 and up)● Lead and shepherd youth grades 6 and. up● Teach Junior/Senior High Sunday School on Sundays or coordinate substitute teacherswhen unavailable.○ Time commitment: Approximately 1.5 hours on Sundays (9:00–10:30 a.m.).● Plan and lead one weekly youth gathering.○ Currently Wednesday nights (approximately 2 hours/week); an alternate nightmay be negotiated if the candidate lives out of town.● Plan and lead approved youth activities outside the church, securing Youth Councilapproval and appropriate volunteers.● Accompany youth on off-campus activities or arrange approved substitute/additionalvolunteers.● Maintain regular communication with current youth, prospective youth (grades 6 and up),and their families.● Develop and begin implementing a growth plan—alongside volunteers—to strengthenand expand the youth ministry, particularly for grades 6 and up.● Plan and execute youth activities with the goal of leading students, through the work ofthe Holy Spirit, toward confession of faith and baptism.Notes● This position does not include preaching, pastoral duties, evangelism, counseling,or mission work.● If the candidate has special training or gifts in these areas, this is considered a plus andmay lead to additional responsibilities if qualified.Personal Accountability & QualificationsThe Youth/Student Minister must:● Avoid favoritism and intentionally include visitors and newcomers.● Be a confessing Christian who has been water baptized following a personalconfession of faith in Jesus Christ.● Demonstrate transparency in word and deed.● Speak truth, show integrity, and set a Christ-like example.● Be willing to confess personal sin and pursue correction and growth.● Live a life marked by increasing godliness and holiness.● Make every effort to become an active part of the body of First Baptist Church of RockyMount.○ Exceptions (e.g., seminary students living outside the area) may be discussedand agreed upon.● Attend staff meetings in person or online when possible (schedule permitting; negotiablewith the Senior Pastor).● Hold a valid driver's license and be eligible to be added to the church's vehicle insuranceto drive the FBCRM 9-passenger van.● Successfully complete and pass a nationwide criminal background check.Compensation● Pay is negotiable and based on credentials and experience.Position Summary● Title: Youth/Student Minister● Hours: 20 hours per weekEducation & Experience● Minimum: High School diploma● Preferred: High School diploma with some college or seminary coursework and/ordemonstrable youth ministry experience● Highly Preferred: Demonstrable youth ministry experience combined with collegeand/or seminary education or degreeContact InformationYouth Minister Search CommitteeFirst Baptist Church of Rocky Mount200 South Church StreetRocky Mount, NC 27801Phone: 252-446-9113