Youth Pastor

Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries – Simpson Creek Baptist Church Principal function

To provide Christ‑centered leadership and pastoral care to youth and their families, developing a comprehensive disciple‑making ministry that aligns with the mission, doctrine, and vision of Simpson Creek Baptist Church. The Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries will work in close partnership with the Senior Pastor, the Pastor of Education, and other ministry leaders to integrate youth and family ministry into the overall life of the church.

• All three pastors of Simpson Creek Baptist Church—the Senior Pastor, the Pastor of Education, and the Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries—serve together as equal holders of the biblical office of pastor/elder.

Each pastor is expected to meet and continually pursue the standards set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9, modeling Christlike character, integrity, and maturity before the congregation.

• As fellow under‐shepherds of Christ, the pastors will commit to grow in sanctification together, practicing mutual encouragement, confession, and accountability.
• They will regularly exhort one another toward holiness, pray for one another, and maintain a culture of honesty, humility, and spiritual brotherhood as they shepherd the church in unity.

The Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries will answer to and be evaluated by the Senior Pastor, who is responsible for directing and overseeing this position.

In matters of teaching doctrine, curriculum, and educational philosophy, the Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries will answer to and work under the doctrinal oversight of the Pastor of Education. The Pastor of Education will collaborate with the Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries to ensure that all youth and family teaching, programming, and resources are consistent with the church’s doctrinal statement and educational strategy.

The Pastor of Education will help the Associate Pastor of Youth to form and maintain the Simpson Creek Pipeline for leadership development.

The Associate Pastor will attend Board of Christian Education (or equivalent) meetings and provide regular reports on youth and family ministries. The Associate Pastor will attend regularly scheduled deacons meetings as a normative practice, unless otherwise excused. The Associate Pastor will oversee and manage the Youth Pastor Pipeline team.

Vision and strategy for youth and family ministry

Develop and implement a clear, biblical vision for youth and family ministry (grades and ages as defined by the church).

Align youth and family ministry goals with the overall mission and strategic priorities of Simpson Creek Baptist Church.

Work with the Senior Pastor and Pastor of Education to integrate youth and family ministry into the broader discipleship pathway of the church.

Work with youth to integrate into the greater Sunday Service.

Teaching, discipleship, and spiritual formation

Coordinate and create programming and curriculum for youth, including but not limited to:
Sunday School;
Youth Praise Band;
Retreats, camps, and other special activities, including summer activities.

Teach weekly, including but not limited to Sunday School and Wednesday Night, or ensure qualified teachers are in place when not personally teaching.

Develop a discipleship process for students (e.g., small groups, mentoring, leadership development, missions involvement).

Ensure all teaching is biblically faithful and consistent with the church’s doctrinal statement, in cooperation with the Pastor of Education.

Parent and family partnership

Equip and encourage parents as primary disciple‐makers of their children and teenagers.

Provide resources, training opportunities, and communication that help families apply biblical truth at home.

Maintain regular, clear communication with parents regarding teaching content, events, and expectations.

Pastoral care and counseling

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