Seneca Baptist is looking for a man to become the Youth Pastor / Director at Seneca Baptist Church. He will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive program for the discipleship of youth (6-12 grades) and their families. He will be the primary leader and shepherd of the middle and high school students. In addition, the youth pastor / director will maintain curriculum and equip volunteers in the children's ministry. This position will develop and implement teaching, recruiting, training and deployment of volunteer leaders, and provide support systems that will enable the families of Seneca Baptist to fulfill its vision "to help every person become a more devoted disciple of Jesus." Church Leadership:• Be a part of the staff to help fulfill the church's vision.• Champion the vision and direction of the church in the youth ministry.• Assist in helping to care for the congregational needs of the church.• Help in church wide events to support the mission and vision of the church.• Participate in all staff meetings and prayer times.• Manage the budget for Youth ministries.

Leadership Development + Care:• Provide leadership and direction to the youth and children's ministries of SBC.• Equip, encourage and care for youth and children's ministry volunteers as they lead their teams/classes.• Ensure that new volunteers are equipped to effectively minister to students and their parents. Developing Relationships:• Working alongside the staff, regularly connect and clearly communicate all news, events, and training opportunities with volunteers, students, and parents to build relationships and help them pursue Jesus.• Visit local schools and spend time with students outside of normal church times. Planning & Programming:• Plan and lead Sunday morning and midweek gatherings for middle and high students, including music, media, message, and other activities.• Plan and oversee Sunday morning programming for birth through senior high school students.• Staff contact for midweek AWANA program.• Oversee all events, camps and retreats within the youth ministry, which may include family camp, youth retreats, VBS, and/or family/youth mission trips.• Establish and oversee a comprehensive curriculum between all areas of the family ministries, such as Gospel Project, Orange, or other cohesive curriculum.• Oversee the safety of children, youth, and volunteers by ensuring all volunteers have met appropriate safety protocols ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:• A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by spiritual maturity and stability.• A bachelor's degree from an accredited Bible college, university, or seminary, preferably with concentration in student and/or family ministry.• A love for kids, students, and families, but able to connect with all generations.• Ability to recruit, organize and develop volunteer teams.• A high-energy leader and team builder with passion for lost people in the community.• Conflict management and public relation skills.• Flexible and calm under pressure and/or in emergency situations.• Self-motivated, results-oriented, independent worker with the skills necessary to recruit, engage, and lead teams, but who also thrives in a team environment.• An understanding, or at least an awareness, for special needs children ministry dynamics. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a positive, healthy "team spirit" and relationship with staff, recognizing and valuing each person and each role.• Live an exemplary personal life of spiritual devotion and leadership that is in harmony with clear Biblical standards.• Actively pursue genuine relationships with the people of Seneca Baptist Church, to be the "church" and to promote multi-generational and multi-cultural relationships and ministry.• Participate in a Bible study group, though not expected or required to be the leader.• Handle administrative duties and responsibilities with diligence and integrity, paying careful attention to details and deadlines, and seeking to complete assigned tasks on time.• Maintain open lines of communication with the Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Pastoral Leadership Team. SUPERVISION:The Pastor to Families will report directly to the Senior Pastor and will be held accountable by the Pastoral Leadership Team of Seneca Baptist Church.