Youth Pastor

Job Description:

Part-Time Youth Pastor Damascus Baptist Church – Appling, Georgia

Damascus Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking a Part-Time Youth Pastor who will lead and shepherd our middle and high school students. This individual will provide spiritual leadership, relational discipleship, and engaging Biblical teaching while working in a part-time capacity.

The Youth Pastor will focus on building a Christ-centered student ministry that partners with families and equips students to follow Jesus and live out the Great Commission—making disciples who make disciples.

(Matthew 28:19–20)

• Status:
  Part-Time (estimated 15–25 hours per week)
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible, with primary responsibilities centered around midweek programming, Sunday participation, and key events
• Reports to:
  
  Lead Pastor
• Compensation:
  Based on experience and qualifications

• Has a clear and compelling testimony of personal salvation, marked by spiritual maturity and a growing walk with Christ
• Demonstrates integrity, humility, and godly character
• Has a genuine love for students and a passion to disciple the next generation
• Builds strong relationships with students, parents, and volunteers
• Leads with energy, authenticity, and Biblical conviction
• Is self-motivated and able to manage responsibilities effectively in a part-time role

• Undergraduate degree – preferred
• Theological or ministry training – a plus
• Doctrinal alignment with the Baptist Faith & Message (2000)
• Experience in student ministry or related field – preferred
• Ability to teach and communicate Biblical truth in a clear, engaging way
• Demonstrated heart for evangelism and discipleship

• Plan and lead weekly youth gatherings (midweek) and assist with Sunday involvement as needed
• Develop a simple, sustainable vision for student ministry appropriate for a part-time role
• Invest relationally in students through intentional discipleship and presence at key moments
• Recruit, equip, and support a team of adult volunteers to help carry out ministry
• Communicate regularly with parents and involve them in their student’s spiritual growth
• Coordinate and lead key events such as camps, retreats, and outreach opportunities
• Encourage and equip students to serve within the life of the church
• Collaborate with church staff to ensure alignment with the overall mission of the church