MINISTRY PURPOSE

The Student Pastor is responsible for the development and coordination of a biblical program focusing on the spiritual needs of middle and high school students within context of the Kiokee Baptist vision statement. (Colossians 1:28-29, 1 Timothy 4:12)

QUALITIES & APTITUDES

• Must be a born again, baptized, committed disciple of Jesus Christ with a passion for reaching unbelievers
• Graduate of a college or university, and a seminary degree preferred
• Experience serving in student ministry
• Possess excellent interpersonal and group communication skills
• Connect and bridge information across age groups
• Enthusiastic and passionate about student ministry
• Conflict management skills
• Counseling skills
• Moderate administrative skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Disciple youth into a personal relationship with Jesus
• Mentor youth to develop leadership skills
• Build a team of adult leaders to help mentor and disciple
• Support and assist parents in the process of discipling their youth
• Equip youth to share the gospel with their friends and family
• Be an advocate for youth in the church about the ministry’s hopes, needs, and concerns
• Partner with schools and other organizations for outreach
• Communicate regularly with parents and students using all available resources
• Counsel, encourage, and challenge students to live effective lives for Jesus in times of crisis
• Coordinate discipling group and mid-week curriculum and activities
• Ensure that Child Protection Policy is observed in all Student Ministry settings
• Oversee student ministry budget
• Consult and coordinate with the director of Children’s Ministry
• Coordinate short-term mission opportunities for students
• Coordinate events and activities
• Other duties as assigned

STATUS

• Reports to Administrator