FBCO is looking for a Youth & Children’s Pastor who will actively seek to build thriving youth and children’s programs. This person will serve as the primary leader at FBCO for nursery through twelfth grade.
Personal Qualifications
· Must be passionate about evangelism.
· Exhibits a personal lifestyle of spiritual growth through Bible study, prayer, and service.
· Must be passionate about youth and children’s ministry.
· Must be aligned with the vision and mission of FBCO, and with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
· Must have training or experience in leadership and/or ministry to children or youth.
· Must be a positive team player as a part of the larger staff and leadership team.
· Willingness to assist in additional areas not mentioned below, as needed by the senior pastor and church body.
· A capable teacher, and willing to preach on occasion.
Primary Responsibilities
Youth
· Develop a ministry that fosters an environment of discipleship, community, and faith.
· Prepare and teach weekly lessons.
· Organize and maintain calendar of events and outings (camps, mission trips, etc.).
· Recruit, equip, and disciple volunteers.
· Have regular communication with parents.
· Actively seek to reach un-churched youth, children, and their families in the community.
· Invest in the lives of students and their families.
· Manage ministry social media accounts (e.g., Instagram).
Children
· Oversee and direct each of the following ministries to ensure their growth: nursery, children’s church, children’s Sunday School, and children’s Wednesday night.
· Recruit, equip, encourage, and disciple volunteers.
· Direct Vacation Bible School each summer.
General
· Maintain regular office hours.
· Manage ministry budgets for youth and children’s ministries.
· Participate in all staff meetings.
· Identify and implement strategies of growth and outreach for the youth and children’s ministries.
Salary/Benefits
· Two weeks of vacation per year along with one personal day each year, and two days off per week.
· Salary: $40,000