Student Pastor

Student Pastor– First Baptist Church, Corinth, Texas

Basic Function:
Provide leadership and direction in ministering to our students and parents.

• Plan and lead weekly Bible studies and student worship services.
• Welcome students on Sunday mornings and facilitate opening session.
• Recruit, train, and equip student ministry leaders to disciple students.
• Select and implement Bible study curriculum for Sunday morning small groups.
• Help cultivate an atmosphere for students and families to grow in their faith.
• Organize outreach events, such as team meals, dodgeball tournaments, and other evangelism efforts.
• Oversee and engage in partnerships with school organizations, promoting community engagement.
• Build relationships with schools, attending students’ activities, when possible, to expand ministry reach.
• Oversee and help develop student worship team.
• Advise students and families when needed.
• Facilitate occasional parent meetings to communicate ministry goals, upcoming events, and ways to engage their student’s spiritual growth.
• Communicate with parents to keep them informed of student ministry events, needs, and opportunities.
• Plan and lead annual discipleship events, such as Disciple Now and retreats.
• Organize and lead student camp each summer.
• Plan and lead annual mission trip opportunities for students.
• Oversee and manage the student ministry’s online presence, including website, social media, etc.
• Encourage students to serve and participate with overall church family.
• Collaborate with other staff members to accomplish church-wide ministry efforts as a team.
• Serve as the ministry liaison between the church and organizations such as Trail Life.
• Attend monthly Deacon meetings as needed.
• Fill the pulpit when needed.
• Participate in church-wide worship services and encourage student involvement.

• Participate in staff meetings and planning sessions.
• Develop annual budget for student ministry and work within that budget.
• Plan and coordinate student ministry calendar in cooperation with church-wide calendar.
• Oversee and maintain student ministry room.
• Supervise student ministry interns.