First Baptist Church of Marianna, Florida is seeking a full-time or part-time Student Minister. This position will be responsible for the development and administration of an effective ministry to our youth (6th – 12th grades). Qualifications: The ideal candidate will: · Have been licensed and ordained in the ministry. · Meet the qualifications of a pastor/overseer from scripture (1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9). · Bachelor's degree or higher. · Preferred to have prior experience in youth/student ministries. · Have sound doctrine in keep with Baptist Message and Faith 2000. · Be able to demonstrate effective and age-appropriate teaching of God's word. · Have a strong sense of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. · Assist the Pastor in providing pastoral care for the church at large. Responsibilities: Develop and Administrate/Oversee an Effective Ministry to Youth and their Families · Work with the Pastor and others in planning, coordinating, and evaluating a comprehensive educational and ministry program for youth, and university students. · Enlist and train leaders, teachers, and volunteers for youth, and university ministries. · In conjunction with Children's Director, plan and conduct outreach activities for children or youth with parents that do not attend church functions and do not bring children to church activities. · Provide opportunities for service, evangelism, and missions for youth, involving them in personal enrichment and recreation. · Invest time and encouragement in students by attending school and community activities and other events in which students are involved. · Develop and facilitate a healthy relationship between youth and the church as whole to better connect youth as when they leave youth ministry they are already connected and plugged in as an adult. · Enlist church members' support of the youth by way of prayer and participation in activities or ministries. · Prepare and submit a budget for youth in conjunction with other ministry leaders. · Keep the church staff and members informed of programs and activities. · Keep informed and current on programs, activities, events, and trends that are of interest to the community at large. · Fulfill all other duties as assigned by the Pastor.