FBC Bushnell is a growing contemporary worship style, southern baptist church with an average service size of 275. We are seeking a full-time Pastor of Discipleship, Families and Students that is willing to minister within the community and have a heart for youth and discipleship. Pastor of Discipleship, Families and Students Reports to: Senior PastorJob SummaryDirects the church's educational/discipleship ministry and oversees the youth ministry (grades 6-12). Serves under a divine call to ministry; conduct governed by the Minister-Church Covenant of Relationship. Key Responsibilities
- Plan, promote, and lead a well-balanced discipleship and student ministry program
- Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer leaders
- Build outreach to students and families, including into schools/community
- Prepare and manage the youth ministry budget
- Supervise student ministry volunteers; lead Student Ministry Team meetings
- Counsel students and families; visit the sick; participate in church-wide outreach
- Administer Baptism and the Lord's Supper as directed Qualifications
- Committed Christian with a heart for youth salvation; able to teach the Gospel clearly
- Agrees with and lives by The Southern Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and FBC Bushnell's Doctrinal Statement/By-Laws
- Seminary degree or 4+ years equivalent pastoral experience/training
- Licensed and/or ordained by a Southern Baptist church
- Physically able to lift 50 lbs, stand/bend/climb ladders; flexible day/night hours