Meadowbrook Baptist ChurchYOUTH MINISTER JOB POSTING

MINISTRY AREA/DEPARTMENT: Youth

POSITION: Youth MinisterREPORTS TO: PastorPOSITION STATUS: Full-time/Paid

SALARY: $40,000 – $44,000 Annual

EDUCATION: College

EXPERIENCE IN YEARS: 0-5

CHURCH AFFILIATION:

Our church/ministry is affiliated with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.

Our church/ministry understands and affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Leads the Youth Ministry in developing, coordinating, and facilitating a comprehensive ministry program that will reach students with the Gospel of Christ, make disciples of students, and engage the parents of students, while providing leadership and supervision for all aspects of the Youth Ministry.

QUALIFICATIONS:– Born again Christian who is called by God into vocational ministry.– Exhibits mature Christian faith and character.– 4-year degree in related field preferred.– Experience in youth ministry.– Able to clearly articulate the Gospel message.– Love for youth and families.– Knowledge of God's Word and ability to communicate it.– Proficient with printed and digital study aids.– Knowledge of and ability to perform basic computer applications.– Self-starter with organizational, time-management, and people skills.– Clearance of criminal background check.– Meadowbrook Baptist Church approved Child Abuse Training.– Agrees with and abides by the Bylaws of Meadowbrook Baptist Church (MBC)– Is a faithful member of MBC or likeminded church with intent to join MBC upon acceptance of the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Work with and assist the Pastor in carrying out the mission of MBC.– Work as a team with the Church staff to interface with the other ministries as they relate to Youth Ministry.

– Regularly meet with Youth Council to discuss upcoming ministry event.

– Prepare, submit, and maintain annual budget for all related ministry responsibilities.

– Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings.

– Meet weekly schedule expectations. This includes but is not limited to Sunday morning, Sunday Night, Wednesday night, Summer program, special events, etc.

– Dress in appropriate attire at work and when representing the church.

– Recruit, train and lead teams of adult volunteers.

– Share the Gospel as the Lord gives the opportunity.

– Assist in home and hospital visitation.

– Provide counseling as needed.

– Select Bible Study curriculum.

– Develop and implement strategies that are effective in making disciples, building leaders, and mobilizing students.

– Provide regularly scheduled opportunities for Christian growth and development, fellowship, corporate worship, and service to others through church sponsored activities. Opportunities include, but are not limited to Sunday and Wednesday gatherings, regularly scheduled local ministry, mission work, and fellowship gatherings.

– Provide special activities of higher intensity and longer duration to develop middle and high school students in their faith. Such activities may include but not be limited to Disciple Now weekend, Summer Camp, Summer Mission Trip, and retreats.

– Supervise the monitoring of background checks and child abuse training for all volunteers working with youth.

– Develop a ministry to the parents of students including regular communication regarding youth ministry direction and events.

– Perform other duties as assigned.

***Please send cover letter, resume, and any additional information that you feel we should know to [email protected] . If you have videos of you teaching/preaching, we will request them later in the process.