The primary responsibilities of the Pastor of Student Ministries will be to oversee all aspects of the student ministries including Middle School and High School youth groups as well as young adult small groups. The Pastor of Student Ministries will give special attention to the teaching and discipling of the Junior and Senior High ministries, leading them to discover and live out the truths of the Gospel. This position will serve as a spiritual leader and be responsible to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to Student Ministry including evangelism, teaching, youth group, worship, and prayer. The Pastor of Student Ministries will be responsible to train and equip adult volunteers of the student ministries.
Pastoral Duties & Responsibilities:
--Plan and lead Middle School and High School Youth Group
--Lead Sunday School for the Middle School and High School
--Create and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for Youth Group
--Work with the Christian Education Committee to research, review and order age appropriate curriculum for the various student ministries
--Identify, train and develop volunteers to assist in the Student Ministries at St. Paul's Bible Church
--Identify, develop, and monitor spiritual growth and spiritual gifts in students
--Train students in leadership and develop responsibility, accountability, and involvement of students in ministry
--Plan and execute student events in collaboration with other Student Ministries leaders and volunteers
--Foster communication with parents through informational meetings and electronic communication
--Provide pastoral care for students and their parents in coordination with other pastoral staff as needed
--Connect students, parents and volunteers to life and service in the church
--Assist in organizing small groups
--Participate in staff and elder meetings