First Baptist Church LaPlace Part-Time Student Minister First Baptist Church LaPlace is seeking a part-time student minister who loves the Lord and has a heart for fostering spiritual transformation in the lives of our students (6th -12th grade). The Student Minister is a member of the First Baptist Church LaPlace ministerial staff and is under the supervision of the Senior Pastor. The Student Minister is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to the spiritual needs of students and their families. He is highly relational with a heart to provide spiritual development of both students and parents through the student ministry at First Baptist LaPlace. He should be a team player who contributes to the student ministry by leading volunteers and others, nurturing spiritual growth, and organizing special services/events. He is expected to contribute to the ministerial staff through fellowship, dedication, cooperation, encouragement, and prayer support as we serve Christ together at First Baptist LaPlace. Essential Responsibilities: · Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all guests, students, and their families in the student ministry.· Oversee, evaluate, and develop the student ministry at First Baptist Church LaPlace.· Oversee the planning and execution of weekly student programs (Sunday School at 9am and Sunday Night or Wednesday Night) including curriculum selection and implementation, lesson planning, and volunteer scheduling.· Teach and lead youth Bible study on Sunday mornings and either Sunday Night Small Groups or a Wednesday Night Midweek Youth Service depending on the student minister's flexibility with their schedule.· Plan and coordinate discipleship opportunities such as summer camp, conferences, DNOWs, or retreats.· Intentionally build relationships with students and their families.· Enlist, train, and equip adult volunteers to serve in the Student Ministry at First Baptist Church LaPlace.· Plan and lead opportunities for students and their families to live out their faith through service in the church and through missions in our community and beyond.· Develop positive relationships with parents/guardians of the students. Meet and communicate regularly with them to encourage their partnership and involvement.· Plan at least one student ministry event, an activity, or a mission event each month outside of Sunday School or the Sunday Night Small Group/Wednesday night Midweek options.· Develop and manage the annual student ministry budget with accountability and operating within the appropriate processes.· Faithfully participate in the ministries of the church family.· Perform any other ministerial functions assigned by the Senior Pastor. General Expectations: · Loves students and fostering their spiritual formation.· A teachable and enthusiastic learner.· Attends worship services and special services regularly.· A self-starter who will align with the vision, mission, values, and policies of First Baptist Church LaPlace.· Represents the Lord Jesus, First Baptist Church LaPlace, and the Student Ministry to staff, leaders, parents, the church, and the local community.· Works well with others and within a team environment. Personal Qualifications: · Pursues Christ-likeness and a life that is beyond reproach.· Actively growing and maturing as a follower of Jesus Christ.· Passionate about working with students and in student ministry.· Models an evangelistic lifestyle.· Honest and trustworthy.· Maintains confidentiality.· Supports the fellow staff as a team player.· Actively participates and becomes part of the First Baptist Church LaPlace family. Gifts, Skills, and Talents:· Highly relational.· Demonstrates leadership capacity.· Can be creative and innovative.· Servant-leader who loves teaching God's Word rightly dividing the truth.· Able to maintain composure under pressure.· Strives to communicate efficiently through different avenues in a clear and timely manner.· A willingness to become a good listener. Hours and Compensation: · This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours a week.-This person is expected to work 4 hours on Sunday from 8am-12pm, 4 hours on Wednesday night from 4pm-8pm for staff meeting and First Baptist Church LaPlace Midweek programming or 4pm-8pm on Sunday Night Small Groups if small groups are used in place of Wednesday nights.-Each staff member has the flexibility to organize their remaining hours with the approval of the Senior Pastor to best meet their personal needs and the needs of the ministry.· This position is paid $1200 a month before taxes with a bi-weekly pay period to align with church policies.· This position is eligible to apply and receive the NOBTS Caskey Scholarship (full tuition up to 8,000 annually) for undergraduate or master's study at NOBTS. Please send your resume to Pastor Shane Newton at [email protected] or mail to:First Baptist Church LaPlaceAttn. Pastor Shane Newton120 Ormond Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068