The position of youth pastor will be responsible for all planning and leading of activities and
teaching of grades 6-12. The youth pastor will work closely with the senior pastor and other staff
to provide sound, Biblical leadership to the youth ministry. He will be responsible for
maintaining a calendar of youth related activities throughout the year to promote involvement
and spiritual growth among those within this scope of ministry. As a staff pastor, the individual
will perform other ministry related duties as assigned.
Duties:
• Provide pastoral oversight to the youth ministry of First Baptist Church
• Provide hands on leadership to the Sunday School hour by recruiting, equipping, and
supporting the youth Sunday School teachers
• Oversee all weekly youth services on Sunday and Wednesday
• It is required to be an active and regular presence in the schools and school events related to
the students within the youth ministry of First Baptist Church.
• Plan, promote, and provide hands on leadership to seasonal youth events for spiritual growth of
the students. This includes summer camps, DNow, and any other conferences and/or events
during the year.
• Effectively use social media to keep students and parents engaged in the ministry.
• Provide active participation in weekly staff meetings and keep the staff informed on ministry
goals, successes, and needs.
• Provide support and equipping to all parents of youth.
• Keep parents and the church aware of youth related activities