Student Pastor Hill Baptist Church

Position: Student Pastor Spring Hill Baptist Church
STUDENT PASTOR

CLASSIFICATION:
Full-Time

REPORTS TO:

Senior Pastor

MINISTRY PURPOSE

The Student Pastor position exists as a key part of the Kingdom-strategy of Spring Hill Baptist Church to reach and disciple middle-school and high school students that (a) are already within the ministry structures of the church, (b) are in the Mobile area, and (c) are in the broader ministry of Alabama Baptist connection of churches.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Student Pastor reports to the Senior Pastor to execute the vision for Student Ministry (grades 7-12) under the direction of the Senior Pastor and within the overall vision for the ministries of Spring Hill Baptist Church. The overall, and primary objectives for the Student Pastor are outreach to and spiritual formation of middle and high school students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Enlist, train, and regularly communicate with teachers and adult leaders for the student ministry.
• 2. Assist, communicate, and coordinate with parents for needs relevant to their discipleship of the home and needs relevant to student ministry (events, lessons, curriculum, needs).
• 3. Develop effective relationships with other church and student leaders in Mobile, Alabama, and Convention entities connected to youth ministry.
• 4. Develop effective relationships with local student organizations, school organizations (e.g. FCA, Young Life, First Priority), and school administrators (coaches, principals, teachers).
• 5. Provide Biblical counseling and mentoring for students on an individual and/or groups-based model for discipleship ministry (small groups, D-groups).
• 6. Teach / Preach weekly sound doctrinal, theological messages with a plan towards the challenges and milestones that students will face through their development and graduation.
• 7. Coordinate with parents regarding their children’s involvement and participation in SHBC programs and activities.
• 8. Create / plan dynamic, engaging, magnetic environments for students throughout the year (camps, retreats, get-togethers, meals, games, etc.).
• 9. Collaborate well with other staff, and provide competent opinions on matters related to church life, planning, staff meetings, etc. Student ministry will need particular coordination with our music ministry for organization of, but not limited, Spring Hill Singers student choir.
• 10. Advise and recommend improvements of ministry materials, equipment, supplies, and space for the student ministry in all church ministry organizations.
• 11. Lead in and develop communications (social media, digital, and print) and promotion of all things related to student ministry, both to the church at large and to the students/parents in particular.
• 12. In consultation with the Senior Pastor and Administrator, prepare an annual budget for approval by the Finance Committee.
• 13. Develop a plan for ongoing education and ministerial training to remain informed and practiced in the latest materials and methods related to the student/college ministry.
• 14. Perform other duties as requested by the Senior Pastor.

QUALIFICATIONS Character

• Must be demonstrating qualities for the office of pastor as delineated in 1 Timothy 3.1-7 and Titus 1.5-9.
• Must evidence a clear love for the Lord and His Church.
• Must demonstrate commitment to personal evangelism and discipleship.
• Must adhere to the characteristics of holiness described in the Scripture, and outlined in further detail in the Church Covenant.
• Must adhere to the characteristics of conduct described in the Personnel Handbook and Policy.
• A teachable, humble spirit. Eager to learn, willingness to adapt.
• A cheerful heart, not easily offended.

Competence

• Minimum requirements:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree. If the candidate does not have a Masters from an SBC seminary, we will encourage and make it possible…