We are prayerfully searching for a full-time youth pastor to join our ministry team at First Baptist King. This position may include some additional ministry possibilities such as outreach, missions, or connections depending on the interests and giftings of the candidate.

First Baptist King is a Southern Baptist Church that averaged 300-400 in weekly attendance pre-Covid. We are a gospel-centered, Christ-exalting church that considers God’s glory our greatest pursuit. We value expositional teaching, biblically faithful worship which consists primarily of modern hymns, and dynamic ministry that impacts the nations and our community. We consider ourselves a multigenerational church with a strong core of young families and youth.

In January 2022, we welcomed our new senior pastor who joined our church after 6 years with the International Mission Board. Our ministry team consists of our senior pastor and a full-time children’s minister, a full-time music minister, a full-time facilities manager, and a full-time ministry assistant. Our team also consists of a part-time media specialist and part-time finance secretary.

Responsibilities: Our next youth pastor will first and foremost love Christ, His Word, and His church. If married, he will seek to minister to his family first and will evidence a Christ-centered marriage. He will support the agreed upon vision of the Pastor/Church that seeks to:

Enter the Community
Engage the Lost
Equip the Saints
Edify the Church
Expand the Kingdom

Youth Ministry: He will lead and disciple, demonstrating a high view of the Bible. He will coordinate ministry, organize local, regional, national, and international projects/trips, and serve youth families. He will implement effective communication strategies, seek out opportunities to support youth in their personal lives and counsel as needed. He will engage/evangelize and be willing to develop a team of lay leaders.

General Ministry: He will share the responsibility of shepherding the flock through teaching/preaching at the request of the pastor. He will make member visits as needed and assist in churchwide projects and initiatives. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on need, interest, or proficiency.

Qualifications:

Minimum: A born-again, baptized believer who affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and meets the New Testament qualifications of pastor/elder. He must demonstrate a commitment to gospel focused, Christ-centered discipleship and expositional methods and have a high view of God’s sovereignty and Word. He will emphasize God’s glory above all else and be willing to develop a multigenerational/integrated approach to ministry. He will be willing to live locally, keep a flexible schedule, and possess a team mentality. He must have the willingness/capability to train/disciple lay leaders and have some level of graphic/social media efficiency. He will have a driver’s license (clean driving record) and a willingness to undergo a background check. He must possess and demonstrate a God-given desire to invest his life in the church, specifically among its students.

Preferred (not required): Seminary education and experience serving in a local church. King is a growing community nestled in the foothills of NC. We are less than 20 minutes north of the large city of Winston-Salem and 20 minutes south Mt. Airy, NC. King is a wonderful place for families with solid schools, medical services, and shopping. It is a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts who love to visit Pilot Mountain State Park and Hanging Rock State Park, both of which are within 20 minutes of King. Please find out more or view our services at firstbaptistking.org.

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