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Job Description
Pastor of Students and Families
Purpose
• The Pastor of Students is a fulltime ministry position responsible for serving First Baptist Church Dandridge in developing and implementing a comprehensive biblical student ministry (grades 6-12).
Qualifications
• The pastor must be a born-again follower of Jesus Christ, who maintains a life of faithfulness and integrity, who has sensed a divine call to pastoral ministry, who has a heart for students and families, and who has a desire to proclaim the gospel and promote discipleship.
• The pastor must maintain a biblical theology, as outlined in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• The pastor must have a high school diploma (or equivalent); a bachelors degree; and preferably a masters degree (or in progress) from an evangelical seminary.
• The pastor must be over the age of 25, agree to a criminal background check, and provide credible references from previous places of employment and service.
• The pastor must be spiritually mature, trustworthy, compassionate, organized, self-motivated, and teachable. He must also possess strong skills in administration, communication, and leadership.
Responsibilities
• Conduct the Student Ministry in a way that completely obeys Scripture, promotes the gospel, honors the Constitution and Bylaws of the church, and respects the local community.
• Love, reach, and disciple all students according to Scripture.
• Provide ministerial care and support to the families of students.
• Plan and implement all Student Ministry programs, activities, and events.
• Recruit, screen, train, equip, and supervise all student ministry leaders and volunteers.
• Maintain good communication with church ministry staff, student ministry volunteers, parents, and the church concerning schedules, activities, and events.
• Collaborate on ministry with the other pastors, ministry staff, and volunteers.
• Seek to reach new students and families in the area through local school and community involvement.
• Evaluate current ministry programs and personnel on an annual basis.
• Implement ministry practices related to child protection and medical emergencies.
• Coordinate with the Children’s Ministry for transitioning children into the Student Ministry.
• Plan and submit an annual Student Ministry budget to the Finance Committee.
• Maintain personal disciplines that lead to spiritual growth (e.g., worship, prayer, Bible study, group fellowship, etc.).
• Engage in means of self-improvement through books, conferences, training sessions, and/or mentorships.
• Maintain normal office hours, with the exception of when ministry takes place outside the office.
• Serve under the authority of the Senior Pastor.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor, including other ministry areas of the church.