Student Ministries Pastor

Hello,

Peninsula Baptist Church is seeking a dynamic and organized leader to fill the role of Missional Student Ministry Pastor. The position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to reach students in this growing coastal community with the good news of Jesus. Presently we have a handful of middle and high school students in the church with no active youth ministry program or leader. We have a strong desire to see youth in the community and in our church impacted for Jesus. We have several people in the church who are interested in being volunteer staff under the leadership of this position.

This position requires the ability to creatively start new ministries and build relationships with a multitude of people of all ages as you pioneer an outreach-oriented student ministry.  We are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills who is adaptable, loves the church, loves the lost, and will be wholehearted dedicated to the growth of a healthy and fruitful student ministry and to the church as a whole.  As a valued and respected member of our staff team and participant in the life of the church, your presence and work will impact the spiritual health and culture of PBC. Please submit a resume and letter of intent.  We are looking to hire in the Summer of 2024.  Electronic submissions can be sent to raelene@peninsulabaptist.church.  Applications can also be mailed to Peninsula Baptist Church P.O. Box 509 Ocean Park, WA 98460.

In Christ,

Chris Garrison

Lead Pastor

Missional Student Ministries Pastor

Position Details

Hours: Full-Time Exempt

Staff Level: Staff Pastor

Accountable to: Lead Pastor

Supervises: No Staff Roles

Manages: 1 to 2 Student Ministries Depending on Setup; Recruits and Leads Volunteer Youth Staff

Salary Range: $45-55K per annum, negotiable depending on experience.

Peninsula Baptist Church is looking for a fellow disciple of Jesus and a Christian leader. The Missional Student Ministries Pastor (MSMP) will develop, over time, a healthy youth program through PBC in the community by helping to create environments that foster evangelism and healthy spiritual growth; by discipling youth; engaging in evangelistic contact work and by prayerfully serving within the church and community as needed. The MSMP will focus on relational/contact work, recruiting and training Volunteer Youth Staff, and eventually building a fruitful ministry plan/program as approved by the Lead Pastor.

Duties:

• Youth
  • Recruit, develop and care for adult and student leaders.
  • Model excellence in direct ministry (contact work, youth group/discipleship, camps, events) by going with other leaders.
  • Invest time strategically in places youth can be found: the school system, homeschool groups, sports teams, extracurricular groups, etc.
  • Have a passion to connect with students in fun, dynamic, and healthy ways.
  • Lead and influence youth towards the next step in their relationship with Jesus.
  • Equip believing students to engage with their peers and community with integrity, growing biblical knowledge and confidence in Christian faith.
  • Develop appropriate relationships with the families of students.
  • Provide pastoral care when needed for students and volunteers and refer to trained professionals when necessary.
  • Create and maintain a safe environment that promotes authentic community.
  • Present biblical and culturally relevant teaching that builds and sustains Christian character and values and points students to maintain a Christ-centered lifestyle.
  • Prayerful, visionary, and strategic leadership.
  • Leadership and development of multi-generational volunteers.
  • Lead the coordination of effective outreach events and discipleship programs.
  • Training leaders and interns in ministry knowledge.
  • Help students experience and understand life in the body of Christ.
  • Develop and invest in relationships with youth/students on the Peninsula:
  • Prayerfully plan and develop youth gatherings that support and
  • Plan spiritual growth programs, worship, activities, and events that will reach out to churched students and community-based students.
  • Provide administration and oversight of special events, mission trips, camps, curriculum, scheduling, and communication.
• Other PBC Responsibilities
  • Attend weekly staff meetings to ensure unity of vision and purpose, and to represent the needs of youth and family
  • Meet regularly with and report to Lead Pastor regarding ministry progress, goals and problems
  • Oversee and ensure compliance with Family Ministries Safety & Security Policy
  • Develop and oversee youth budget in cooperation with Lead Pastor and other leaders
  • Participate in NABNW enrichment and training opportunities, as agreed upon.

• Cooperate with other leaders to accomplish all-church events and ministry goals as agreed upon.
• May have the opportunity to work with the lead pastor in other ministry areas.
• May preach occasionally or regularly if desired

• Additional duties as agreed upon

Compensation:

• Full-time Exempt (work week to be agreed upon)
• 7 paid all staff holidays,  the week between Christmas and New Years Day of

Benefits:

• 2-week paid vacation during first year (3 weeks per year after second year), negotiable depending on experience.
• Paid sick leave (5hrs per month, 40 hrs max), negotiable depending on experience.