Youth Minister
Bedrock Forest Church
Forest, VA 24551
Denomination: Baptist - SBC
Category: Youth Ministry
Church Size: 750 - 1000
Salary: $60,000 -70,000
Posted on: September 16, 2025
Time Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Position Overview
We're looking for a relational, organized, and ministry-minded individual to serve as our Youth Minister. Particularly, someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a heart for helping middle and high school students and their families be rooted and growing together in Christ. The ideal candidate will be a disciple-maker who can lead students to encounter the glory of God, experience life together, engage their world, and expand the kingdom, while also supporting parents as the primary spiritual leaders in the home.
Key Responsibilities
Encounter the Glory of God:
Participate in Worship on Sunday mornings.
Interact with, equip, and encourage students and their parents regularly.
Connect students and parents with ministry opportunities through the Connect Table and Church Center app.
Organize and lead one annual retreat to foster deeper spiritual development.
Provide resources, workshops, and events that strengthen family discipleship.
Provide encouragement and support for our Kid's Rock and Upstream ministry Directors.
Experience Life Together:
Develop and lead Life Groups for middle and high school students.
Create authentic community environments where students feel known, loved, and discipled.
Foster partnerships between the church and families to encourage faith development at home.
Develop a scope and sequence of curriculum continuity for all age-graded ministry to provide a cohesive discipleship strategy.
Organize and lead an annual discipleship-focused retreat for developing middle and high school students.
Engage Our World:
Model and train students in personal and corporate evangelism.
Organize quarterly service projects for students to engage the Forest community.
Expand the Kingdom:
Organize and lead one mission trip annually to expose students to global and local missions. service projects for students to engage the Forest community.
Expectations
Must be a committed member of Bedrock Church Forest in good standing.
Must be aligned with the culture and beliefs of Bedrock Church, actively contributing to the overall mission.
Must be a faithful tither.
Proactive in the development and execution of ministry responsibilities.
Growing in personal relationship with God and engaging others with the gospel.
Attend staff meetings as needed to stay aligned with team priorities.
Collaborate with children's ministry, worship, and other departments to provide continuity and integration.
Participate in church-wide events, worship services, and leadership development initiatives.
Oversee Kid's Rock (K-5) and Upstream (College) ministries including:
Supervise budget to ensure good stewardship
Answer questions/troubleshooting
Coordinate regular meetings with ministry directors to provide support and encouragement.
Recruit and develop leaders and interns.
Develop/oversee curriculum for K-5 through College.
Ensure that all ministry environments comply with church safety policies and child protection protocols.
Skills & Qualifications
Self-starter, entrepreneurial spirit, and impeccable integrity.
Strong relational and communication skills with church leadership, staff, students, and parents.
Ability to teach and disciple middle and high school students.
Experience in leading small groups and organizing events.
Ability to recruit, train, and lead volunteers and student leaders with clear expectations and ongoing development.
Ability to manage and propose an annual ministry budget, including submitting proposals for one-time expenditures exceeding $1,000.
Bachelor's Degree recommended. Seminary/Bible School education preferred.
Salary based on experience. Approx. $60,000.00 Annual, plus benefits
Hours/Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid (works both from home and in the office)
Contact Name: Youth Committee
Contact Info: youth@bedrockforest.com
We're looking for a relational, organized, and ministry-minded individual to serve as our Youth Minister. Particularly, someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a heart for helping middle and high school students and their families be rooted and growing together in Christ. The ideal candidate will be a disciple-maker who can lead students to encounter the glory of God, experience life together, engage their world, and expand the kingdom, while also supporting parents as the primary spiritual leaders in the home.
Key Responsibilities
Encounter the Glory of God:
Participate in Worship on Sunday mornings.
Interact with, equip, and encourage students and their parents regularly.
Connect students and parents with ministry opportunities through the Connect Table and Church Center app.
Organize and lead one annual retreat to foster deeper spiritual development.
Provide resources, workshops, and events that strengthen family discipleship.
Provide encouragement and support for our Kid's Rock and Upstream ministry Directors.
Experience Life Together:
Develop and lead Life Groups for middle and high school students.
Create authentic community environments where students feel known, loved, and discipled.
Foster partnerships between the church and families to encourage faith development at home.
Develop a scope and sequence of curriculum continuity for all age-graded ministry to provide a cohesive discipleship strategy.
Organize and lead an annual discipleship-focused retreat for developing middle and high school students.
Engage Our World:
Model and train students in personal and corporate evangelism.
Organize quarterly service projects for students to engage the Forest community.
Expand the Kingdom:
Organize and lead one mission trip annually to expose students to global and local missions. service projects for students to engage the Forest community.
Expectations
Must be a committed member of Bedrock Church Forest in good standing.
Must be aligned with the culture and beliefs of Bedrock Church, actively contributing to the overall mission.
Must be a faithful tither.
Proactive in the development and execution of ministry responsibilities.
Growing in personal relationship with God and engaging others with the gospel.
Attend staff meetings as needed to stay aligned with team priorities.
Collaborate with children's ministry, worship, and other departments to provide continuity and integration.
Participate in church-wide events, worship services, and leadership development initiatives.
Oversee Kid's Rock (K-5) and Upstream (College) ministries including:
Supervise budget to ensure good stewardship
Answer questions/troubleshooting
Coordinate regular meetings with ministry directors to provide support and encouragement.
Recruit and develop leaders and interns.
Develop/oversee curriculum for K-5 through College.
Ensure that all ministry environments comply with church safety policies and child protection protocols.
Skills & Qualifications
Self-starter, entrepreneurial spirit, and impeccable integrity.
Strong relational and communication skills with church leadership, staff, students, and parents.
Ability to teach and disciple middle and high school students.
Experience in leading small groups and organizing events.
Ability to recruit, train, and lead volunteers and student leaders with clear expectations and ongoing development.
Ability to manage and propose an annual ministry budget, including submitting proposals for one-time expenditures exceeding $1,000.
Bachelor's Degree recommended. Seminary/Bible School education preferred.
Salary based on experience. Approx. $60,000.00 Annual, plus benefits
Hours/Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid (works both from home and in the office)
Contact Name: Youth Committee
Contact Info: youth@bedrockforest.com
About Bedrock Forest Church:
Who We Are:
Bedrock Forest is a vibrant, gospel-centered church located in the heart of Forest, Virginia, near Liberty University. As one of several autonomous churches in the Bedrock Church Network, we are passionate about making disciples who are grounded in the Word, growing in community, and going with the gospel. Our mission is simple: "To see a community rooted and growing together in Christ."
As a vibrant church plant started in 2024 through partnership with the SBC and NAMB, we have seen remarkable growth as God is moving in significant ways. We currently meet in Forest Middle School in Forest, VA. We are a church that values Kingdom Collaboration, Biblical Authority, Gospel Community, Missional Service, and Intentional Multiplication.
Bedrock Forest is a vibrant, gospel-centered church located in the heart of Forest, Virginia, near Liberty University. As one of several autonomous churches in the Bedrock Church Network, we are passionate about making disciples who are grounded in the Word, growing in community, and going with the gospel. Our mission is simple: "To see a community rooted and growing together in Christ."
As a vibrant church plant started in 2024 through partnership with the SBC and NAMB, we have seen remarkable growth as God is moving in significant ways. We currently meet in Forest Middle School in Forest, VA. We are a church that values Kingdom Collaboration, Biblical Authority, Gospel Community, Missional Service, and Intentional Multiplication.
Position Information:
Job Title:
Youth Minister
Time Type:
Full Time
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Salary:
$60,000 -70,000
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Worship Style:
Contemporary
Church Size:
750 - 1000
Contact Information:
Organization Name:
Contact Name:
Adam McClendon
Address1:
14803 Forest Rd
Address2:
Ste 1294
City:
Forest
State or Province:
ZIP Code:
24551
Country:
United States
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