Youth and Worship Pastor
First Baptist Church of Bosque Farms

Job Summary:

Our church is in search of a dynamic Youth and Worship Pastor to lead our growing student and children’s ministry full time. The ideal candidate will work well with existing teams, and will connect well with youth, young adults and their parents. We desire an individual who can bring life giving, biblically accurate and gospel centered messages in a creative and fun environment.

We are looking for a strong communicator, with high character with an obvious passion for and a growing deep relationship with Christ. A commitment to reaching the unchurched as well as challenging youth to grow in their relationship with Christ is crucial. The primary focus of youth ministry at FBCBF should be concentrated on discipleship with a blend of activities and events with the emphasis being focused on but not limited to middle school and high school students. The student pastor would communicate clearly with all staff and in accord with, and accountable to, the Senior Pastor.

Ministry responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the weekly planning and conducting of youth activities/events/programs, including a weekly youth worship service on Wednesday nights and Sunday School on Sunday mornings. The Youth and Worship Pastor, as a valuable member of the staff, will also contribute to the programs and plans for the entire church family. He will also be responsible for leading worship on Sunday mornings and recruiting and leading a team of musicians for the praise band.

The following is the job description for this position:

Youth and Worship Pastor
First Baptist Church of Bosque Farms

General Description (Youth):

The Youth Pastor is responsible for all aspects of ensuring the spiritual growth and development of middle school and high school students (grades 6 through 12) as well as the college and career ministry (college and young adults). This includes leadership of weekly programs and periodic special events as indicated. Several areas below overlap but are separated for clarification.

Essential Job Functions:

– Lead a team of volunteers in the operation of youth and college and career ministry, including weekly services and routine special events.
– Direct the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers for youth and college and career ministry as needed to staff weekly programs and special events.
– Develop and disciple a group of student leaders.
– Educate, encourage and facilitate youth to participate in evangelical and missional outreach locally with peers and community and worldwide.
– Plan and execute biblically accurate and engaging services for youth

– Plan and research curriculum for the college and career ministry
– Plan and youth summer camp
– Create and manage a youth and college and career ministry calendar that will drive all the activities and teaching of the ministry.
– Implement student registration, program management, and security policies/practices in support of weekly services and special events.
– Design, plan, and conduct periodic youth parent meetings in order to engage and update families of youth and children attending FBCBF.
– Lead the creative use and proactive upkeep of student ministry facilities and grounds.
– Assist in the development of an annual budget for youth and college and career ministries and manage spending this budget.
– Be an active presence in local high schools scheduling periodic visits to interact with students at school when possible
– Function as a member of the pastoral staff performing baptism services, weddings, funerals, etc. as related to the needs of the students .

– Attend all scheduled staff meetings and assist with church wide events.
– FBCBF membership and faithful church attendance
Perform other duties as assigned.

General Description (Worship):

The worship pastor is responsible for recruiting and training ministry volunteers and leads the worship portion of services. The responsibilities of the position include the oversight of creative arts and audio-visual capabilities as well as growing the volunteer worship team both musically and spiritually.

Essential Job Functions:

– Lead dynamic and engaging worship at Sunday morning services and other occasional special events

– Identify, recruit, equip and lead worship team members for Sunday morning worship

– Cultivate a heart of worship among the congregation

– Lead a rehearsal with the praise band once a week

– Must be proficient with one instrument

– Must have a working knowledge of Planning Center, digital soundboard, lighting, video, and ProPresenter software.

Personal Responsibilities:

– Demonstrates commitment to spiritual growth by spending regular time with the Lord
– Participating in a FBCBF Community Group on a regular basis
– Setting appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity
– Developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church

Education and Experience

This position requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience as a pastoral staff member in a student ministry leadership capacity. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Biblical studies or related field is strongly desired. The ideal candidate will have Christian professional experience, and be a strong leader with a solid work ethic, possessing a passion for teaching students about God, and the ability to lead and delegate as a department head. A working knowledge of creative programming related to student and children’s programs and special events is a plus.

Position Structure and Level
Reports To: Senior Pastor
Classification: Exempt
Category: Regular Full-Time
Staff Designation: Pastoral Staff

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Variable depending on experience, education, and ability
• Two (2) weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) per year plus holidays
• Retirement Investment Plan

If interested please send the following to pastorbrian@fbcbf.com. Submissions without all four of the following components will not be considered.

1. Resume
2. Recent Photo
3. VIDEO Teaching sample (file or link)

4. VIDEO Leading worship (file or link)

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