Please submit your resume to youthpastorsearch@fbcqc.org to be considered for this position.
General Description
The Youth Minister is part of the staff team and is to have one goal in mind -introducing people to Jesus Christ and enabling them to grow in a personal relationship with Him. The Youth Minister will coordinate with the Senior Pastor in ministry planning and design as related to youth students in reaching, teaching, serving and growing the community of youth for Christ and His glory. The Youth Minister will remember that they are the living expression of the Holy God and are expected to live an exemplary life, both public and private. They will always manifest a regard for the good reputation of the church, its ministries as well as its Senior Pastor and other staff members. They will hold in confidence all information of a delicate or personal nature unless specifically given permission to do otherwise. They are expected to support FBCQC with their time, talents and tithe. Any violation of trust or any action that would bring shame on the cause of Christ or FBCQC will be brought before the appropriate committee designated by the church body for discipline and/or dismissal. This position reports to the Sr. Pastor.
Education and Experience
This position requires a minimum of 2 years' experience as a staff member in a ministry leadership capacity. Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical studies or related field is a plus but not required when ministry calling is clearly demonstrated. The candidate will possess a licensing to ministry and/or ordination from a Southern Baptist church body. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, not requiring a great deal of supervision, with a solid work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as the ability to research and use a multitude of information gathering resources is a must.
This position assumes agreement with biblical guidelines as described in both 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1 :6-9, and church lifestyle witness guidelines regarding behavioral expectations of a pastor. Likewise, this position assumes agreement with established church doctrines and the Baptist Faith and Message (in its most current iteration).
The Youth Minister will remember that he is the living expression of the Holy God and is expected to live an exemplary life, both public and private. He will always manifest a regard for the good reputation of the church, its ministries as well as its Senior Pastor and other staff members. He will hold in confidence all information of a delicate or personal nature unless specifically given permission to do so. He is expected to support FBCQC with his time, talents and tithe. Any violation of trust or any action that would bring shame on the cause of Christ or FBCQC will be brought before the appropriate committee designated by the church body for discipline and/or dismissal.
Essential Job Functions
1. Plan, direct, conduct, and evaluate a comprehensive youth ministry taking
into consideration the spiritual, physical, recreational, social and
psychological development of youth.
2. Direct the teaching programs of the youth division (Sunday School,
mission organizations, discipleship training) in cooperation with the
appropriate leaders.
3. Relate the youth to the overall life of the church and the church to the
needs of the youth, striving to enlist the youth in worship, Bible study,
prayer and other Christian exercise.
4. Avail youth to special progra"!ls of spiritual growth and fellowship: mission
activities, camps, retreats, Disciple Now weekends, banquets and
dramas.
5. Train youth in outreach and evangelism.
6. Visit middle school and high school campuses for personal contact with
the students at school approved times.
7. Study and recommend changes in the youth ministry as needed for
organization, space utilization, equipment and furnishing needs, policies
and procedures, materials, programs, curriculum, etc., while seeking to
improve personal skills and abilities through training.
8. Enlist and train adult workers, coordinating the activities of the workers to
lead youth to salvation and growth in the Christian faith. Ensure that an
adequate number of adult sponsors are present for all youth programs
and activities (according to the type of activity and size of the group).
9. Develop and implement contact tracking and follow-up methodology for
youth ministry visitors and returning students in conjunction with churchwide
efforts.
10. Prepare an annual budget for youth ministry needs and administer the
approved budget according to church policy.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by Sr. Pastor.
Administration
1 . Develop recommendations to appropriate committees and ministry teams
on financial matters and implement procedures in accordance with
policies approved by the Stewardship committee.
2. Develop and implement bi-annual outreach events that seek to reach the
lost of the entire community.
3. Maintain an inventory of church property and equipment related to this
ministry area.
4. Teach current church members to value outreach as an essential pillar for
growth in the Christian faith.
5. Participate in the worship services as directed by the Senior Pastor.
6. Attend staff meetings and participate in staff visitation programs with
prospective members, potential leaders, hospitalized members and
crisis interventions.
7. All staff members will be expected to assist in other tasks when necessary
so long as their primary job duties are being met.
Appendix to Associate Pastor of Worship and Youth Minister
1 Timothy 3:1-7
"Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?) He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgement as the devil. He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap."
Titus 1 :6-9
"An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless - not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He mu.st hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it."