Overview: The Youth Pastor will work to establish and cultivate the community building in youth ministry through discipleship & student leadership. Youth Pastor would oversee high school & junior high school ministry.
Responsibilities
· Works/submits under the vision & direction of the Senior Pastor
· Oversees the High School and Junior High School Ministry. This includes:
o Visitation/Pastoral Counseling
o Weekday Gatherings (such as Friday nights)
o Ministry-specific events
· Establishes & develops a discipleship program for youth. This includes
o Working to develop a program
o Overseeing & organizing the program as a whole
o Overseeing the leaders involved
o Connecting with the schools to further expand discipleship
· Oversees & organizes the youth student leadership. These teams include:
o Prayer Team
o Welcome/Care Team
o Outreach Team
o Praise/Tech Team (works with the Worship Director)
· Collaborate & oversee on seasonal events (like retreats)
Qualifications
· Required:
o A clear calling & passion for pastoral ministry for youth
o Graduate of an accredited seminary with a Master of Divinity degree
o 2+ years of ministry experience involved in youth ministry
o Willingness to uphold to the Southern Baptist theology
o Willingness to work with the pastoral staff & with the church
o Able to lead & work in team settings
o Strong desire to build & develop pastoral relationships with leaders & with students
· Preferred:
o Has a heart for & a proficient understanding of the Korean immigrant church
o Has experience in developing discipleship programs in their ministries
o Proficient in speaking & understanding the Korean language
o 5+ years of ministry experience involved in youth ministry