Youth Minister

Job Summary First Baptist Waxahachie The Role:

Energy & Implementation The Student Minister (SM) is a high-capacity, high-energy leader responsible for the tactical execution of the student ministry strategy. Reporting to the Next Gen Director , the SM focuses on "boots-on-the-ground" ministry—building relationships with students, mobilizing volunteers, and executing events—rather than high-level executive governance.

Core Responsibilities Relational Presence:

Meeting students where they are to facilitate belonging and spiritual growth through consistent worship environments and small groups (Sunday and Wednesday).

Volunteer Mobilization:

Recruiting, training, and equipping adult leaders to be the primary influencers in the lives of students.

Event Execution:

Planning and organizing logistics for Discipleship Weekends, summer camps, retreats, and mission trips.

Parent Partnership:

Implementing strategies to equip parents to lead their students toward Christ at home.

Content & Outreach:

Partnering with the Communications Director to produce scripts, lessons, and digital promotions that resonate with students.

Professional Requirements Education:

Bachelor's Degree required; Seminary strongly encouraged.

Experience:

Ideally 2-7 years of experience in student ministry.

Alignment:

A firm grasp of FBC Waxahachie's beliefs, values, and mission (A Texas Baptist Church, 1963 BF&M)

Standard Benefit Package Includes:

Medical & Dental:

Full coverage for the employee.

Retirement:

403b with a 5% match after one year (increasing with tenure).

Insurance:

Term Life, AD&D, and Supplemental AD&D.

Wellness:

$35/month health club/active usage reimbursement. The salary range is $50-60,000 based on experience. Please email Chris@fbcwax.org with your resume.