Minister to Students and Families

Minister to Students and Families

First Baptist Church Wimberley, TX

Summary of the Position: Full Time position reporting to the Lead Pastor –The Minister to Students and Families is a man responsible for comprehensive ministry to teenagers (6th to 12th grade) and for equipping parents to lead Christ-Centered homes.  In addition, this position participates in functional ministry areas in the accomplishment of the church's mission including all student and family ministries, discipleship, church-wide outreach efforts, relationship development with families including both parents and students, and leadership development and training for adult volunteers.

Personal and Professional:

• Strong Christian character and work ethic (demonstrate and poses the qualifications for pastoral ministry found in Titus 1 and 1 Timothy 3)
• Maintain a vibrant faith and love relationship with Christ through personal Bible study, prayer, evangelism, service, and other spiritual disciplines
• Lead by example in proclaiming the Gospel of Christ in our community and making disciples who make disciples to the ends of the earth
• Continue as an active part of our church-wide FBC family while also honoring the God-given priority of valuing your immediate family.

Education and Experience:

• Required: 3+ years’ experience student ministry and/or management of student programs; Four-year college degree
• Preferred: some seminary and/or Bible training

Primary Objectives:     

• Desire to work in student ministry as a way to serve God and advance His kingdom
• Point students (6^th to 12^th grade) to Jesus as Savior in age-appropriate ways and equip parents and leaders to do the same
• Value and Promote “Milestones” family ministry as we equip parents to be the primary spiritual leaders in their homes and celebrate specific milestones
• Balance discipleship and outreach programs for both student only and family included settings.
• Engage opportunities to serve and be present in the local schools
• Manage Student Ministry calendar and budget
• Communicate regularly and engage students and families inside and outside of church
• Recruit and train new Student Ministry Volunteers
• Oversee Sunday student small group curriculum and weekly student worship gatherings
• Schedule and lead a regular meeting with student ministry leaders

• Plan and support student ministry special events (Summer Camps, Family Life Weekend Conf., Outreach Events, community events with other churches), including marketing efforts--website, social media, print materials, etc.

• Serve as the “point person” for the Student Ministry and advocate for student ministry activities communicated throughout the church family

Notice: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Lead Pastor.