Student Ministry Director

Baptist Search Partners is excited to partner with First Baptist Church Brandon to find their next Student Ministry Director

The Student Ministry Director at First Baptist Church of Brandon serves as part of the Next Gen team and the age-graded strategist for middle and high school students in the church’s mission to glorify God by reaching Brandon and the world for Jesus Christ. This role is designed for a collaborative leader who can thrive as part of a staff team.

The leader’s philosophy would align with seeing FBCB’s Student Ministry through the lens of the Great Commission, focusing on moving students from their early steps in faith to a life of active discipleship and mission.

The vision for this role is to build a ministry where middle and high school students (grades 6–12) don’t just attend programs but are transformed by a contagious faith. The Student Ministry is a pivotal part of bridging the gap between the church and the home.

First Baptist Church Brandon is a Bible‑believing body known for a warm, “small church” feel despite a large vision for their city and beyond. The church culture is defined by Intentional Community, Engaging Ministry, Multigenerational Growth, and Blended Worship: a vibrant service featuring both a choir and orchestra.

Founded in 1915, FBC Brandon has grown into a dynamic ministry campus whose church facilities encompass over 200,000‑square‑feet, including a Christian Academy (K‑8th grade) and a Ministry Activity Center (MAC). FBCB is currently in a season of high momentum, experiencing significant increases in both attendance and baptisms.

There is a steady stream of guests visiting weekly. As those guests have been assimilated into the life of FBCB, there are plans to provide more space with an updated Welcome Center and major renovations and updates in the Sanctuary. The church needs a visionary leader to mobilize volunteers and ensure every student is known, cared for, and discipled.

The Student Ministry Director is responsible for leading a comprehensive ministry that evangelizes and disciples students and their families. This ministry has seen tremendous growth growing from 15 to 75 students in the last three years. The role focuses on three primary areas:

• Outreach:
  Model regular and intentional gospel conversations with students and their families. Coordinate strategies for evangelism training, sharing, and baptism.
• Engagement:
  Build personal relationships with students at schools and extracurricular activities, seeking to build a bridge to FBCB.
• Global Impact:
  Equip students to engage in local, national, and global mission opportunities.

• Team Management:
  Recruit, train, and equip adult volunteers; ensure all leaders follow safety policies and background check procedures.
• Organize:
  Manage the Student Ministry budget and coordinate weekly visitor follow‑up communication.
• Operational Oversight:
  Provide leadership for all weekly activities, ensuring volunteers are prepared and the ministry environments are welcoming.

• Group Growth Strategy:
  Oversee the ministry cycle for Student Ministry in concert with FBCB’s overall vision, mission, and budget.
• Facilitate Life Groups (Sunday mornings):
  Recruit, equip, deploy, and evaluate Student Ministry Life Group volunteers. Review and manage the curriculum map, providing guidance to volunteers on content delivery and follow‑up.
• Youth Group (Wednesday nights): focuses on outreach, worship, and engages students on different levels of spiritual maturity. Prepare Scripture‑based lessons designed for active learning.

Brandon is a growing suburban community in Hillsborough County within the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metro area. With a population of over 114,000, a median age of 36, and 35% of the households including children, Brandon is a thriving community off the Gulf Coast of Florida.

As part of the vibrant Tampa Bay area, Brandon is a centerpiece of regional growth. It’s a community driven by innovation and local businesses. Residents of Brandon enjoy the best of Florida living with a short commute to the professional pulse of downtown Tampa and the world‑class, white‑sand beaches of Clearwater. Spring in the area brings playoff hockey season, opening day for the Rays baseball team, and the Florida Strawberry Festival.

Brandon has highly rated schools, diverse neighborhoods, a calendar full of community events, and lots of sunshine. It’s an ideal environment for individuals and families alike to thrive. FBCB matches the demographics of their community.