Southview Baptist ChurchJob DescriptionStudent Discipleship Pastor​

General InformationThe Student Discipleship Pastor will be a full-time salaried position.

Primary Functions:The Student Discipleship Pastor, under the leadership of the Senior Pastor and in cooperation with all otherstaff members, is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive ministry program for students in grades 6-12in the church.

Qualifications:1. A born again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.2. An individual striving to glorify God through their lifestyle.3. An individual who has a burden for the salvation of lost souls.4. The person must be evangelical in theology in accordance with the "Baptist Faith and Message" (2000edition, http://www.sbc.net/bfm2000/bfm2000.asp), in full agreement with the "Nashville Statement"(cbmw.org).5. A Bachelor's Degree and 3 years proven pastoral experience is preferred.6. Someone who senses a definite "call" to student ministry and who has demonstrated that call byexperience.7. Evidence of ability to design and implement an age appropriate discipleship program.8. Ability to discover, train, equip and encourage others in Student Ministries.9. Proven ability to work well with others and motivate them to achieve desired results.10. Someone who has a grasp of the various aspects of student ministries and an ability to provide creativeleadership.

Responsibilities: ​1. Personal development and family relationships:a. Continue developing yourself spiritually and intellectually through participation in appropriateseminars, by spending time in personal devotions, and by developing close relationships withmature believers who are able to disciple and minister to you.b. Build strong family relationships with your spouse and children. Allow yourself enough time tospend with your family.c. Participate in Christian fellowship activities such: as Bible studies, church-related social functionsand regularly scheduled services of Southview Baptist Church.

2. Service responsibilities.a. Set the vision for the student ministries of Southview Baptist Church with a plan to lead all adultand student leaders to partner in carrying out the stated vision.● The vision of the student ministries should align with that of the church—Southview Baptist Church exists to nurture within one another an ever-increasing knowledge ofand fulfillment in God that inspires us to reflect Christ and make disciples.Our Vision is that God would be glorified through people being conformed to the image of Christas evidenced by:● Treasuring God above all things● Thinking Biblically● Reflecting godly character● Sharing truth and love● Possessing an eternal mindset

b. Develop and lead discipleship according to the vision and purpose of the student ministries● Know the sheep. Ability and desire to know the strengths, weaknesses, traits, opportunities,​and culture of the believers at Southview. To personally know individuals in the church inorder to know the spiritual maturity and needs, identify potential leaders, and to know how tobetter lead, feed, equip, and protect the flock as a whole.● Feed the sheep. Feed the flock of God through expository teaching and preaching(conveying​the original intent of the biblical authors and able to demonstrate how that appliesto the congregation), involvement in personal discipleship (mentoring), and to offer and/orrefer for biblical counseling. Able to teach and preach depending on the Holy Spirit for thepurpose of awakening a savor and love for the Lord Jesus Christ and an ever-increasingfulfillment in Him.● Lead the sheep. Lead by personal example by: knowing, loving, and reverencing Christ​personally; feeding personally on the Word of God and prayer; modeling the heart of the ChiefShepherd; living a godly life; leading one's own family in a way that makes much of Christ;involvement in and support for church functions; and one-on-one discipleship and disciplemaking. Leading by proclaiming, explaining, and ensuring the Southview Baptist Church​Purpose/Mission/Values ​statement is clearly understood and carried out in all areas of churchministry. To lead the church to grow spiritually and develop ministry skills for the work of theministry (individuals and corporately).● Protect the sheep. Protect by instruction and warning from Scripture, being aware of localinfluences of false teaching, deceptive doctrines, and common enticements that drawmembers away from Christ. Protect the integrity of the pulpit by ensuring that all guestpreachers agree with and do not contradict the Southview Baptist ChurchPurpose/Mission/Vision Statement. Leading in the administering of church discipline (privatewarning and steps to restore wandering sheep; Matt 18:15-17).c. Plan or participate in events that are strategic in enhancing the spiritual growth of students.d. Lead in the recruitment and training of adult leaders to serve in the student ministries.● Maintain an Adult Leader Application and process for orienting new leaders

● Meet regularly with adult leaders● Build into your team with consistent training and equipping● Pray for, encourage, love, and support your adult leaders.e. Seek to minister to the parents of the students in partnership with the overall ministries ofSouthview Baptist Church.f. Counsel students to assess life through the lens of scripture.g. Prepare and oversee an annual budget for those areas of ministry under your direct supervision.h. Perform various administrative duties essential to the student ministries.i. Serve as a member of the Connection and Coordination Team and help to integrate the studentministries with the other ministries of the church toward accomplishment of the church's statedmission.j. Be faithful in attendance to, and involvement in, general church programs.k. Attend scheduled Staff Meetings.

3​. ​ As a minister of the gospel and leader within the local church, the Student Discipleship Pastor should seek​to:a. Order his conduct in keeping with the principles of the New Testament, and seek the help of theHoly Spirit that he may be faithful and efficient in his work (Eph. 4:1).b. Be regular and punctual in attendance; and in case of unavoidable absence, give notice thereof asfar in advance as possible (I Cor. 4:2).c. Contribute his tithe to his church's budget (Mal. 3:10).d. Cooperate wholeheartedly in the plans and activities of the church (1 Cor. 3:9).e. Be loyal to the program of the church, striving to attend all services (Heb. 10:25).f. Make witnessing a major endeavor (Prov. 11:30).g. Pray regularly for the church, pastor, students, parents, etc. (1 Thess. 5:17).h. Maintain unity within the church by guarding his speech and promoting unity and cooperationrather than strife.i. Support the pastor of the church and address concerns to him as soon as the need arises.j. Attempt to put down murmurings and complaints, facing them frankly, and dealing with themfairly.k. Hold his tongue against spreading gossip or talking critically about others.l. Abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages.m. Apply the teachings of Christ in moral and social issues of his everyday life (James 1:22).

Our Responsibilities:​

1. We will pray for you and your family.2. We will supply you with those things which are necessary to perform your ministry, within budgetaryconfines and practicality.3. We will allow you to be yourself and to use the personal gifts which God has given you.

Working Relationship:The Student Discipleship Pastor work under the general supervision of the Senior Pastor and AdministrationTeam. He will work closely with the office staff and various ministry groups of the church. All concernsregarding the position, salary, job expectations, etc. shall be addressed to the Administration Team.The position of the Student Discipleship Pastor requires flexibility in hours available for work, includingevenings and weekends. The Student Discipleship Pastor should be in the office a sufficient amount of time foraccessibility to members of the congregation and for regular communication with members of the church staff.

Vacation and Other Leave TimeThe Student Discipleship Pastor will receive three weeks of paid vacation per year (including four Sundays andthree Wednesdays per year) in addition to regular holiday leave. Requests for vacation time should besubmitted in writing to the Personnel Group two weeks prior for approval. The Student Discipleship Pastorwill be responsible for securing individuals to carry out necessary duties in his absence. Any other time off forany reason must be approved by the Personnel Group.Term of Ministry:The Student Discipleship Pastor's calling shall take place at a meeting called for that purpose, of which at leastone week's public notice has been given. Election shall be by secret ballot, an affirmative vote by three-fourths(3/4) of church members present and voting being necessary for a choice.The Student Discipleship Pastor thus elected shall serve until the relationship is terminated either by his or thechurch's request. He shall give at least 30 days notice at the time of resignation before terminating hisresponsibilities. Likewise, the church shall give at least 30 days notice before terminating the StudentDiscipleship Pastor's services, unless otherwise decided by the Administration Team.