The Student Ministry at Trinity Baptist Church (TBC) serves nearly 100 students on a weekly basis. TBC is searching for a relational Student Pastor who works well on a team and who is able to direct a team of volunteers who disciple students.

Key Responsibilities

Spiritual Growth

• Implementing overall church vision in the lives of Middle School and High School students.

• Championing overall church beliefs and values in the Student Ministry.

• Developing volunteer leaders who build relationships with students.

• Directly discipling student-leaders and team-leads.

Outreach

• Challenging students to share their faith with others and equipping them to do so.

• Creating events and opportunities for students to utilize in inviting others to attend.

• Creating an irresistible experience for first-time guests including effective follow-up.

• Pursuing students inside the church context who are uninvolved in Student Ministry.

Event Planning

• Maintaining an organized and excellent environment for student gatherings on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights.

• Creating excellent environments for special student gatherings (church camp, mission trips, worship nights, fun nights, etc.).

• Creating a new ministry for college students and young adults (post high school) designed for connection, community, and worship.

Administration

• Collaborating with church Office Director to maintain attendance records, financial records, and other business.

• Overseeing Student Ministry budget spending on an annual basis.

• Communicating with students and parents regularly and thoroughly.

Collaboration

• Participating in weekly pastoral staff meetings.

• Working together with Worship Pastor to create one seamless Worship Ministry.

• Working together with Kids Pastor to create a seamless transition from Kids Ministry to Student Ministry.

• Working together with all ministries (Guest Experience, Community Impact, etc) to maximize student involvement at the meta-church level.

Teaching and Preaching

• Creating Wednesday evening preaching calendar and schedule.

• Overseeing Sunday morning Bible study strategy and focuses.

Relationship-Building

• Building relationships with students in order to facilitate spiritual growth and maturity.

• Building and empowering a healthy adult leadership team designed to impact the lives of students.

Qualifications

Education • Bachelor's degree or above.

• Solid foundation in theology and biblical education.

Ministry Experience

• Three years of experience in same-size or larger Student Ministry context.

• Experience building and developing a volunteer ministry team.

Spiritual Maturity

• Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus.

• A seasoned believer, not new in the faith.

• Commitment to living a life of holiness and authenticity.

Leadership Skills

• A passion to develop adult volunteers who will impact students.

• Ability to attract, inspire, motivate, and train others to do the work of ministry.

Communication Skills

• Effective communicator of biblical truth and application.

• Excellent verbal and written skill.

• Experience in creating and delivering effective sermons designed for students.

Personal Character

• People-focused • Teachable • Humble • Energetic and creative • Self-motivated • Strongly relational

Interested? Contact Pastor Kerry Tygrett at [email protected]

https://tbcocala.church

Deadline is July 31st, 2025.