Overview:

Reports To:

Senior Pastor Position Status:

Part-time Friendship Baptist Church is seeking a Student Minister to lead our ministry for students in grades 7-12. This role focuses on reaching students with the gospel of Jesus Christ and discipling them to become mature followers of Jesus.

Qualifications:

• A heart transformed by the grace and gospel of Jesus Christ with a lifestyle that reflects Christ both inside and outside the church. (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Galatians 5:22-23)
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Previous experience in student ministry preferred (volunteer or paid).
• Some education or training in ministry, theology, or a related field is preferred.
• Agreement with and commitment to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Demonstrates appropriate, healthy, and professional interactions with students, families, and staff, maintaining conduct that is above reproach.
• Willingness to become a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
• Humble, teachable spirit with openness to feedback and accountability.
• A servant leader with a strong work ethic and a "first in, last out" mentality.
• Ability to resolve conflict and address challenges with wisdom, discernment, impartiality, and patience.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide overall ministerial care and spiritual leadership for students and their families, encouraging growth in faith through prayer, biblical counseling, and commitment to Christ.
• Provide vision, direction, and leadership for the student ministry in alignment with Friendship Baptist Church's mission, values, and theology.
• Consistently proclaim the gospel and make much of Jesus in every aspect of the student ministry.
• Plan, execute, and attend all student programs and activities (Sunday School, Wednesday nights, summer gatherings, D-now, camps, retreats, and mission trips)
• Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings and church member meetings.
• Recruit, train, and support student ministry volunteers.
• Create and manage an annual budget; track expenses and ensure financial stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with church safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular contact with parents, providing updates about upcoming activities and events and equipping them to disciple their students.
• Attend worship services and church events, while encouraging students to do likewise.
• Perform other ministry tasks as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Additional Preferences:

• Competency with ProPresenter, Planning Center, Canva, sound systems, and social media platforms.
• Reside within reasonable proximity to the church (within one hour).

Compensation:

Dependent on experience and education.

How to apply:

Submit the following to the church secretary Angela at: office@friendshipcleburne.org -Cover Letter & 1-2 Page Resume -Three References (one ministry-related reference required)

• Must be willing to undergo a mandatory background investigation.