Purpose
To shepherd students in grades 6 through 12 through biblical teaching, discipleship, evangelism, pastoral care, and partnership with parents, and to lead a Christ-centered music ministry that supports the worship and mission of Bluff Creek Baptist Church.
Primary Responsibilities
Biblical teaching and discipleship
- Prepare and teach faithful, age-appropriate biblical instruction as the weekly spiritual backbone of the ministry.
- Build a clear discipleship pathway that helps students grow in prayer, Scripture, worship, service, and Christian decision-making.
- Develop relationships with students throughout the week and model a life of growing devotion to Christ.
Evangelism and spiritual care
- Share the gospel clearly and lead students toward repentance, faith in Christ, baptism, and ownership of their faith.
- Shepherd students through questions, conflict, grief, family difficulty, and other crises, involving parents, the pastor, or qualified professionals when appropriate.
- Maintain appropriate pastoral boundaries and follow all church child-protection and reporting requirements.
Parents and volunteer leaders
- Equip and encourage parents as the primary disciple-makers of their children through regular communication, resources, and partnership.
- Recruit, screen, train, schedule, and shepherd adult volunteers who serve with students.
- Build a healthy ministry culture in which leaders know students, reinforce biblical truth, and follow church safety practices.
Church integration and ministry programming
- Integrate students into the life of the whole church through worship, service, missions, fellowship, and intergenerational relationships.
- Plan, coordinate, and evaluate the annual youth-ministry calendar, including weekly gatherings, Bible studies, youth suppers, camps, retreats, fundraisers, and special events.
- Coordinate visitation and follow-up for youth-ministry prospects and students who have been absent.
- Work with church staff, ministry leaders, and appropriate committees so the youth ministry supports the church’s overall mission.
Leadership and administration
- Serve as chair of the Youth Ministry Committee, guide its planning and evaluation, and report to the church as scheduled.
- Prepare a proposed annual youth-ministry budget and administer the approved budget with appropriate documentation and accountability.
- Maintain accurate calendars, permission forms, volunteer records, communication lists, and other ministry records.
- Perform other ministry duties assigned by the pastor that are consistent with the position.
Worship and music leadership
- Assist the pastor in planning worship services and select music that supports the biblical focus and direction of each service.
- Plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate a comprehensive church music ministry, including choirs and vocal or instrumental ensembles as appropriate.
- Lead congregational music and direct choirs or ensembles as needed.
- Provide or coordinate music for weddings, funerals, special services, ministry projects, and other church-related activities upon request.
Music leaders and resources
- Recruit, train, schedule, and encourage song leaders, accompanists, lay choir directors, graded choir workers, and other music volunteers.
- Lead and promote a graded choir program as ministry needs and available leaders allow.
- Supervise the care of the music library, licenses, materials, supplies, sound-related resources assigned to the ministry, and musical instruments.
- Prepare a proposed annual music-ministry budget and administer the approved budget with appropriate documentation and accountability.
Workload and Priorities
- Give primary vocational attention to the ministries assigned to this position, with a schedule that includes Sundays, Wednesdays, regular office and planning time, evening or weekend events, and ministry travel.
- Maintain consistent availability for students, parents, volunteers, staff collaboration, pastoral care, community outreach, and ministry administration.
- Develop long-range ministry plans, evaluate ministry health, and recommend improvements to the pastor and appropriate committees.
- Coordinate youth and music calendars carefully so weekly student discipleship, worship preparation, rehearsals, and special services receive appropriate attention.
Qualifications
- A growing walk with Jesus Christ and a clear sense of calling to student ministry.
- Character consistent with 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, a life in good order, and a willingness to serve as a member in good standing of Bluff Creek Baptist Church and abide by its church covenant.
- Doctrinal agreement with Bluff Creek Baptist Church’s statement of faith and willingness to affirm the Baptist Faith and Message.
- Demonstrated ability to teach Scripture faithfully, relate well to teenagers and parents, work as part of a team under the pastor’s leadership, communicate clearly, and stay organized.
- If married, a healthy marriage and family life that supports faithful ministry service.
- An undergraduate theological degree is required. A master’s degree, or active pursuit of a master’s degree, is preferred.
- A valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable for transporting students to camps, retreats, and ministry events.
- Successful completion of all required background checks, child-safety training, and other screening required by church policy.
- A clear calling and demonstrated ability to lead church music and congregational worship.
- Demonstrated competence in congregational worship leadership, vocal or instrumental music, rehearsal leadership, and collaboration with musicians of varying experience levels.
Accountability and Church Policies
- The minister is responsible to the church and serves under the supervision and leadership of the pastor.
- The minister will uphold Bluff Creek Baptist Church’s governing documents, financial procedures, child-protection policies, and standards of conduct.
- The minister will provide ministry reports and participate in staff, committee, and church meetings as requested.
Resignation and Termination
A ministerial staff member who resigns will give the church not less than two weeks’ notice. The church may vote to vacate the position upon the recommendation of the pastor and deacons.
Except in instances of gross misconduct by the ministerial staff member removed from office, the church will provide compensation equal to not less than one twelfth of the staff member’s total annual compensation. Termination will be immediate, and the compensation will be paid within 30 days.
Review and Other Duties
The pastor and church may review this job description as ministry needs change. The minister will perform other duties assigned by the pastor that are consistent with the calling, scope, and employment status of the position.
Compensation
Salary below, but full package also includes 3-bedroom parsonage & utilities
Of Note:
Bluff Creek Baptist qualifies for the Caskey Scholarship at New Orleans Baptist.