Full job descriptionStudent Pastor Job Description

First Baptist Church of Beverly Hills, FL

The Student Pastor will lead our student team in shepherding and discipling our students (grades 6-12) to love God, neighbor and one another. This position is part-time (20 hours per week) and structured with both fixed hours and flexible ministry hours.

Ministry Philosophy

"For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified."

-1st Corinthians 2:2

The heartbeat of our student ministry is the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Student Pastor's role in a small church is in many ways an evangelistic disciple-maker. That means he should consistently and faithfully proclaim Christ crucified, risen, and reigning. This philosophy means:

We want our student ministry to be the best part of the week for teenagers; a place where they meet their friends to learn, worship, and have fun together through Christ-centered community.

Students in our church are taught to orient their lives around a desire to first know Jesus and enjoy His presence. Everything we do (games, music, events, teaching) should flow out of a deep conviction and joy from knowing Jesus as Lord. We are here to partner with parents as their student grows into a disciple of Jesus.

Weekly Rhythm (20 hours per week)

Sunday (8:00am–11:00am)

Teach BH Students Small GroupShepherd and engage students/families during Sunday morning servicesMonday (10:00am–3:00pm)

Attend weekly staff meeting (10:30am)Private mentoring and accountability meeting with Senior PastorPlanning, communication, and follow-up work from SundayWednesday (1:00pm–8:00pm)

Once a month: attend Executive Council meeting at 1:00pmPrepare Wednesday night sermon, organize volunteers, plan games/music/programLead Wednesday night BH Students (5:30pm–8:00pm), including: a 15-minute self-written sermon and Games, music, fellowship, and discipleshipFlex Hours (7 hrs/week)

These hours are self-managed but must be logged and reported weekly. Typical uses include:

Visiting the local high school or middle school, attending student events (games, graduations, concerts)Counseling or discipling studentsCollaboration with local churches or in our associationVision planning and sermon prepOutreach and evangelism with familiesWhat Success Looks Like

Planning & CommunicationPlan engaging activities that connect students to Christ and one anotherLearn and utilize Planning Center for logging group meetings, scheduling, and event coordinationMaintain frequent communication with students and families through newsletters, announcements, and updatesManage and update BH Students social media channels with ministry highlights and informationTeaching & DiscipleshipLead Sunday morning small group using curriculum providedWrite and deliver a 20-minute sermon each WednesdayBuild lasting friendships with students and leadersCreate a safe, welcoming space where students belongEvangelism & OutreachServe as an evangelist by intentionally inviting students and families into the life of the churchBuild presence in the community through school visits and student eventsCollaboration & AccountabilityAttend Monday staff meeting and weekly mentoring session with Senior PastorParticipate in major church events and ministry initiatives as neededRecruit and train adult/student leaders to serve in student ministrySafety & Communication StandardsCommunicate with students only through open, church-approved channels (no private texting, DMs, or one-on-one closed communication)Ensure compliance with child safety guidelinesMust personally attend Sexual Abuse and Misconduct training on his own and train all student leaders to comply with guidelines.Lifestyle Expectations

Student Pastors often serve in the role of a student ministry leader while not necessarily being a Pastor/Elder to the whole congregation. However, we would like for someone in this role to have the hope of eventually becoming an Elder able to lead the church as a whole. For this reason, we are looking for our candidate who is qualified to one day oversee the flock according to scripture. The qualifications for that role is found in 1st Timothy 3:1-7:

[1] The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.

[2] Therefore an overseer must be above reproach , the husband of one wife , sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach , [3] not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money .* [4] He must manage his own household well , with all dignity keeping his children submissive, [5] for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church? [6] He must not be a recent convert , or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. [7] Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders *, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil. (ESV)

v1 Must desire the office of pastor/elder/overseer.v2 Must demonstrate excellent Christian character.v2 Must be unmarried, or currently married to his first and only wife.v2 Must be respected as a teacher.v3 Must have an easy temperament, not prone to vice of money or pride.v4-5 Must disciple his own household. We cannot expect anyone to have a perfect family, but we do expect our pastors to be actively leading their family spiritually.v6 Must not be a new believer who sees his role as a status symbol.v7 Must not have an ongoing public record of misconduct (whether among our community or the state) which would disqualify him from ministry..

Expectations From Our Local Church

Besides those expectations given in Scripture, we as a church, ask that the student pastor satisfy these expectations as well:

Be an active member of First Baptist Church of Beverly Hills, FLModel a Christ-centered life and lead students by exampleSafeguard our children and congregation by every means possible from abuse, both real and apparent.Submit weekly flex-hour reports to the Senior PastorPrioritize discipleship and leadership development over entertainment-driven programmingBuild healthy relationships with students, parents, and leadersTake an active interest in the spiritual life of our church as a wholeTake steps to grow spiritually as a disciple of Jesus with the church bodyJob Type: Part-time

Pay: $21,000.00 – $30,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Paid time offApplication Question(s):

Why do you love the Church?Ability to Commute:

Beverly Hills, FL 34465 (Required)Ability to Relocate:

Beverly Hills, FL 34465: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person