Job Overview

The position will involve serving under experienced LBF pastoral leadership that will foster a "Pastor in training" focus. The candidate will work each week to grow the current Sunday morning program for 4th-6th graders as well as mid-week responsibilities to our current Exit83 Youth Ministry program. The main emphasis for this role is to present and show by example the gospel of Jesus Christ to young people, encouraging them in their spiritual growth, studying of scripture, prayer, service, and fellowship.

Job Description

Purpose:

This role involves:

1. Leading Bible lessons for 4th-6th
2. Organizing and guiding ministry activities for 7th-12th graders through our Exit83 Youth Ministry.
3. Developing and gaining Pastoral skills through hands-on training and coaching with regular spiritual and theological engagement with LBF pastoral leadership.

The position will involve serving under experienced LBF pastoral leadership that will foster a "Pastor in training" focus. The candidate will work each week to grow the current Sunday morning program for 4th-6th graders as well as mid-week responsibilities to our current Exit83 Youth Ministry program. The main emphasis for this role is to present and show by example the gospel of Jesus Christ to young people, encouraging them in their spiritual growth, studying of scripture, prayer, service, and fellowship.

Responsibilities:

4th-6th LIFEKids Ministry

• Lead and plan weekly Sunday morning programs to 4th-6th grade students .
• Build relationships with students, parents, and volunteers.
• Actively participate in regular worship and functions of Life Bible Fellowship Church.
• Meet weekly with the LIFEKids Pastor.
• Organize monthly activities, mentoring, and fellowship time for students.

Exit83 Youth Ministry

• Manage Youth Ministry operations: budget, calendar, volunteer recruiting, and communication.
• Plan mid-week programs, youth activities, small groups, and occasional teaching.
• Handle online communications through social media, emails, and church database platform.
• Plan all youth camps or special events, sign-ups, advertising, parent communication meetings, and expenses.
• Build relationships with students outside of normal activities by meeting and attending their school activities.

Pastor In Training

• Meet weekly with Exit83 Pastor, attend Pastoral development meetings and participate in assigned Pastoral duties.
• Join in sermon prep and take on teaching opportunities where requested in Men's Ministry, Staff devotions etc.
• Align with one of the Pastors-On-Duty (POD) for observational training, pastoral phone calls, walk-ins, and visitations.
• May involve but not limited to: hospital and home visitation, one-on-one counseling, pre-marriage counseling, officiating weddings/memorials, administering communion, sermon preparation.
• Participate in all-staff church events throughout the year.
• Engage with a local organization once a month to represent Life Bible Fellowship Church (Ex: Local Christian School, Local Outreach Partner, etc.)

Position Reports To:

• LIFEKids Pastor and Exit83 Student Ministry Pastor.

Required Skills

• Commitment to Jesus Christ and church community.
• Must be able to verbally articulate personal faith and a Biblical world-view.
• Love working with the student grade levels noted.
• Desire to engage, inspire, and counsel students.
• Prepare and teach lessons to students.
• Effective communicator with organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, manage time, and inspire others in their spiritual growth.
• Be teachable, flexible and have a positive attitude.

Time Commitment

• Full-time (40-50 hours per week)
• Exit83: 25 hours/week
• 4th-6th Grade: 11 hours/week
• Pastoral Development: 4 hours per week