Website Temple Baptist Church
Temple Baptist Church in Searcy, Arkansas, is seeking to hire a Youth Pastor. The Youth Pastor is responsible for the spiritual development of students to be Great Commission Christians.
Regular Duties:
Youth:
- Work with the Youth Committee to coordinate youth activities.
- Lead in the planning and execution of special projects such as camps, retreats, and VBS.
- Lead in the planning and execution of special mission projects.
- Lead in planning and execution of monthly fellowships for the youth.
- Lead in the spiritual development of youth. (Lead on Wednesday nights, possibly teach Sunday School.)
Children:
- Assist with Children’s Committee Activities.
- Summer: In charge of summer camp registration, make sure camps are filled.
Community Engagement:
- Build relationships within the Searcy community, collaborating with local schools, organizations, other churches, and families to create opportunities for youth involvement and community service.
General:
- Assist the Senior pastor in visitation of members, new members and prospects.
- Be prepared to visit hospitals and nursing homes.
- Assist the Senior pastor in event planning.
- Coordinate with the Senior pastor in regard to attendance at various committee meetings.
- Coordinates and develops ministries that also relate to college age students and/or high school graduates.
Education and Experience:
- Be a committed Christian with a calling to the ministry of the gospel and mission of disciple-making.
- Candidate must meet the qualifications of a pastor set forth in 1 Timothy 3.
- Should be actively growing in a personal walk of faith in Jesus Christ as exemplified in daily spiritual disciplines, a regular personal witness, and a life of service both in the church and community.
- Holds to Baptist convictions as set forth in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
- Experience in student ministry required.
- Should be able to fulfill pastoral duties when called upon to do so.