Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Student Ministry Pastor/Director Fellowship Bible Church
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Waco, Texas, United States, 76796
Position Profile
Student Ministry Pastor/Director
Purpose of Position To implement the vision and mission of Fellowship Bible Church by providing relational and directional leadership in our junior high and senior high ministries.
Reports To Associate Pastor of Ministry Development
Works Closely With Students, Student Ministry Teams, Staff and Pastors
Primary Leadership Responsibilities
Providing pastoral leadership to the student ministries which includes overseeing biblical teaching, worship, small groups for students, fellowship, discipleship, evangelism, missions, and reaching out to students in our community.
Personally disciple and develop leaders and ministry teams to promote spiritual growth in student ministries. This includes recruiting, training, evaluating, and encouraging ministry team leaders.
Engaging all students with opportunities to develop a strong spiritual foundation, a growing faith in Christ, and to experience being an active part of the body of Christ. This includes counseling students in their spiritual development, life choices, family/social relationships, and how to live out their values and identity in Christ.
Engaging students throughout the year for the purpose of connecting and growing students while reaching their friends through various ministry events such as weekly youth group meetings, worship nights, special events, and retreats.
Supporting parents in fulfilling their roles and providing opportunities to become better equipped to be the spiritual leaders in their homes and equipping students to navigate life after high school.
Serving with the pastoral team on fulfilling other duties such as pastoral care, counseling, baptisms, weddings, funerals and projects as needed.
Education Seminary education is recommended.
Character and Skills Leadership
A Christ-centered leader who demonstrates maturity, integrity, and leadership skills and who lives out the mission and vision of Fellowship Bible Church
Has a strong working knowledge of Scripture, theology and has strong alignment with Fellowship’s doctrinal teaching position and philosophy of ministry
Has a growth mindset and is proactive in identifying and implementing “next steps” in developing the student ministries and addressing problems
Communication
Will delegate responsibility and authority clearly, and graciously, to staff and members and empower others to take action
Able to effectively teach in an engaging and life-giving manner
Has a healthy sense of humor and enjoys people
Team Building
An effective and relational team player who creates a culture of excellence where people work together to produce desired results
Appreciative of volunteers, realizing their importance to the effective operations of the church
Works with the pastoral team on various ministry projects and takes the lead role on administrative responsibilities as needed
Organizational Skills
Able to carry out responsibilities to completion in a timely manner and is capable of translating ideas into action
Strives to keep meetings concise and timely, respecting other’s schedules and commitments
Develops and oversees student ministry budget that is consistent with the annual ministry program plans and includes any fundraising that may be needed for special events or mission trips
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Purpose of Position To implement the vision and mission of Fellowship Bible Church by providing relational and directional leadership in our junior high and senior high ministries.
Reports To Associate Pastor of Ministry Development
Works Closely With Students, Student Ministry Teams, Staff and Pastors
Primary Leadership Responsibilities
Providing pastoral leadership to the student ministries which includes overseeing biblical teaching, worship, small groups for students, fellowship, discipleship, evangelism, missions, and reaching out to students in our community.
Personally disciple and develop leaders and ministry teams to promote spiritual growth in student ministries. This includes recruiting, training, evaluating, and encouraging ministry team leaders.
Engaging all students with opportunities to develop a strong spiritual foundation, a growing faith in Christ, and to experience being an active part of the body of Christ. This includes counseling students in their spiritual development, life choices, family/social relationships, and how to live out their values and identity in Christ.
Engaging students throughout the year for the purpose of connecting and growing students while reaching their friends through various ministry events such as weekly youth group meetings, worship nights, special events, and retreats.
Supporting parents in fulfilling their roles and providing opportunities to become better equipped to be the spiritual leaders in their homes and equipping students to navigate life after high school.
Serving with the pastoral team on fulfilling other duties such as pastoral care, counseling, baptisms, weddings, funerals and projects as needed.
Education Seminary education is recommended.
Character and Skills Leadership
A Christ-centered leader who demonstrates maturity, integrity, and leadership skills and who lives out the mission and vision of Fellowship Bible Church
Has a strong working knowledge of Scripture, theology and has strong alignment with Fellowship’s doctrinal teaching position and philosophy of ministry
Has a growth mindset and is proactive in identifying and implementing “next steps” in developing the student ministries and addressing problems
Communication
Will delegate responsibility and authority clearly, and graciously, to staff and members and empower others to take action
Able to effectively teach in an engaging and life-giving manner
Has a healthy sense of humor and enjoys people
Team Building
An effective and relational team player who creates a culture of excellence where people work together to produce desired results
Appreciative of volunteers, realizing their importance to the effective operations of the church
Works with the pastoral team on various ministry projects and takes the lead role on administrative responsibilities as needed
Organizational Skills
Able to carry out responsibilities to completion in a timely manner and is capable of translating ideas into action
Strives to keep meetings concise and timely, respecting other’s schedules and commitments
Develops and oversees student ministry budget that is consistent with the annual ministry program plans and includes any fundraising that may be needed for special events or mission trips
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