Minister of Youth and DiscipleshipJob Description HOURS: Full-time QUALIFICATIONS:● Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. ● Be a member in good standing of a Baptist congregation.● Have a desire to teach and mentor youth with patience and an accepting heart.● Have a passion for leading and equipping Christians to disciple others.● Have experience in teaching youth in an educational or Christian setting.● Pass a mandatory background check.● Be proficient with computers and social media.● Have a related Bible college or seminary degree (preferred).● Have a willingness to join, endorse, and support Scottsville Baptist Church and her mission as well as the ministries of the worldwide work of the Southern Baptist Convention. PURPOSE OF POSITION: ● To ignite a desire for a genuine relationship with Christ and to equip the youth for the spiritual battle they are in.● To partner with parents and help them disciple their teenagers.● To lead and equip all generations to make disciples. RESPONSIBLE TO:● Senior Pastor and Personnel Committee. (Evaluations will be conducted after the first 6 months and annually thereafter by the Senior Pastor and will be reported in writing to the Personnel Committee.) JOB DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: YOUTH MINISTRY● Oversight and leadership of the youth ministries (7th-12th grades). This includes: regularly scheduled activities for youth during church meeting times (e.g., Sunday School, Wednesday nights), special events, etc.● Creating, planning, and leading special events and trips for youth and families such as D-Now weekends, camps, trips, holiday-themed events, Youth VBS, mission trips, etc. These events will be placed on an annual calendar and submitted to the Senior Pastor.● Planning and implementing creative, relevant, new ideas within the ministry.● Recruiting, training, praying for, and involving new and current youth ministry volunteers.● Managing the ministry's budget efficiently and effectively and submitting an annual budget proposal to the Finance Committee for approval.● Communicating consistently with parents as well as providing the tools they need for spiritual leadership.● Choosing curricula and other teaching materials for youth areas, upon approval of the Senior Pastor.● Connecting new individuals and families in creative ways to our church through the youth ministry.● Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor. DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY● Oversight and maintenance of all discipleship activities within the church. This includes but is not limited to Sunday School, weekly small group Bible studies, etc.● Communicating regularly with discipleship leaders within the church and providing them with necessary resources, including materials and training.● Working with the Senior Pastor in creating new Bible study classes and discipleship opportunities.● Working with the Nominating Committee and the Committee on Committees in enlisting qualified workers for leadership in discipleship areas.● Managing the ministry's budget effectively and efficiently and submitting an annual budget proposal to the Finance Committee for approval.● Planning and implementing creative, relevant, new ideas within the ministry.● Choosing curricula and other teaching materials for discipleship classes, upon approval of the Senior Pastor.● Connecting new individuals and families in creative ways to our church through the discipleship ministry.● Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor. OTHER GENERAL EXPECTATIONS INCLUDE: • Should always exhibit professionalism, demonstrated by: a well-groomed appearance, conscientious work ethic, willingness and ability to work at a fast pace within a variety of settings and circumstances wiith composure and flexibility. • Should be committed to growing the youth and discipleship ministries, both spiritually and numerically.• Should be ever conscious of the need for confidentiality. • Should maintain regular office hours.● Attend weekly staff meetings.• Should be a continual learner and team player.• Should exercise discernment and wise judgment. • Should conduct a lifestyle congruent with biblical requirements for church leaders.• Should be a person who gives extreme attention to details with an eye for excellence. • Should be a self-starter, good at multi-tasking and prioritizing projects. • Maintain personal spiritual development through Bible reading, prayer, and Christian community.• Be involved in the community of Scottsville, especially in youth-related community activities (e.g. FCA, sporting events).