Qualifications:

The Pastor of Youth and Students of Grapevine Baptist Church should be:

• A Christian with a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• A mature individual
• Teachable with a desire to learn and grow as a person and leader
• A Calling, not a career. Called to Student Ministry – long term commitment.
• Experienced Student Minister
• Prefer College Degree with a major or minor in Ministry.
• A Southern Baptist in Doctrine and Theologically Conservative
• Married with supportive wife
• Self-disciplined and self-motivated
• Team Player- work well with others
• Understand today's youth culture
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Media Technology experience

Description:

The Pastor of Youth and Students is responsible to the Pastor to:

• Plan, develop, and accomplish a balanced program for students involving grades 6 through 12 in evangelism, discipleship, ministry, worship, fellowship, etc.
• Set a vision for the student ministry.
• Involve students in outreach, ministry and mission opportunities.
• Involve students in the overall ministry of the church.
• Connect with students in the community, school lunch, sporting events, etc.
• Connect with parents involving them in the overall student ministry – keeping them informed, via regular contact and available as a resource person.
• Lead regular leadership meetings involving youth leaders, Sunday School Youth Department; Youth Committee, etc.
• Enlist a balance of men and women youth leaders through nominating committee.
• Provide leadership development of students and workers to expand the student ministry.
• Provide training opportunities through the church at the local, state, or national levels.
• Network with Youth Workers in the Little Bethel Baptist Association and community.
• Draw up a yearly Student Ministry BUDGET and work within that budget.
• Assist and serve as a resource person to Children's Ministry.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor.