Youth Pastor

First Baptist Church of Champaign at Savoy
Savoy, Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2024
Categories: Church/Ministry
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

First Baptist Church Youth Pastor

 The Youth Pastor position at FBC is open to a qualified man or woman and will play a vital role in nurturing the spiritual growth of our youth. Your mission is to create a supportive, engaging environment where students want to join our youth group and invite their friends all while growing their faith in Christ. He or she will report directly to the Senior Pastor. 

Spiritual Guidance:

  • Provide Biblically sound teachings and mentorship to guide our youth in their relationship with Jesus. This includes weekly Youth group messages and oversight of all middle school and high school small groups and Sunday school.
  • Organize and lead volunteers, Bible studies, and programs that align with our church's mission and values.

Community Building:

  • Foster a sense of belonging and community among our youth, encouraging strong relationships with one another and with God.
  • Plan and coordinate family-friendly events and activities that promote fellowship and spiritual growth in the larger body of the Church.
  • Provide opportunities for students to grow in fellowship with one another while serving, going to conferences, and fun events.

Leadership Development:

  • Identify and nurture the leadership potential in students and adult volunteers, empowering them to regularly serve within the church community.
  • Provide mentoring and support to youth leaders, helping them grow in their faith and leadership skills.

Outreach and Evangelism:

  • Encourage and equip our youth to engage in outreach efforts, sharing the love of Christ with their peers in a respectful and compassionate manner.
  • Collaborate with the wider church community in service and outreach events.
  • Organize and guide student outreach and mission trips locally, nationally, and internationally.

Qualifications:

  • A committed Christian with a strong and growing faith and devotional life.
  • A strong, clear calling from God to be a Youth Pastor.
  • Previous experience in youth ministry with a track record of growth. You understand youth ministry and desire to grow the ministry.
  • College degree and ordination or willingness to seek ordination.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with staff, connect with youth, and engage their families on a deep, meaningful level as well as with adult volunteers.
  • Organizational skills to plan and execute events and programs effectively.
  • A collaborative spirit and the ability to work closely with church leadership and volunteers to achieve common goals as well as flexibility and willingness to do other duties, roles, or responsibilities as needed outside of the Youth Pastor role.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Supportive church community and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Access to resources and training to enhance your skills in ministry.
  • Meaningful, fulfilling work that allows you to make a positive impact in God’s Kingdom.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to jsanders@savoychurch.org. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated, passionate individual to our youth ministry team!

 

 

About First Baptist Church of Champaign at Savoy

Our mission at FBC is to connect people to Jesus and one another. We are a multi-generational church that has continued to reach out and serve our community and world for over a hundred years while seeing their lives transform as they connect with Jesus and His Church. We are excited to see what God has in store for our future.

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