Job Details
Position Overview
The Student Minister at JABC provides Christ-centered leadership, oversight, and spiritual direction for the Student Ministry of Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church (grades 6–12). This role disciples students and helps shape a biblical worldview through faithful teaching of Scripture and intentional engagement with the challenges facing today’s generation. The Student Minister supports the overall mission and vision of the church by cultivating a safe, welcoming, and gospel-centered ministry environment for students and their families.
Primary Responsibilities
Teaching & Discipleship
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Lead weekly Wednesday student gatherings and oversee Sunday Bible study
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Develop and implement a clear, gospel-centered discipleship strategy
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Oversee all teaching in the student ministry, ensuring it aligns with JABC teaching and doctrine
- Invest relationally in students and guide them in spiritual growth
Volunteer Leadership
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Recruit, train, and shepherd a team of adult volunteers
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Provide ongoing leadership development and annual training
- Foster a unified, healthy volunteer culture
Pastoral Care
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Provide spiritual guidance and counsel to students and families
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Serve as a key contact for students exploring salvation and baptism
- Offer support during times of crisis and need
Ministry Leadership & Administration
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Oversee student ministry operations, budget, and calendar
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Maintain clear communication with students, parents, and volunteers
- Develop and enforce ministry policies and procedures
Events & Outreach
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Plan camps, retreats, mission trips, and discipleship events
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Lead outreach efforts and community engagement opportunities
- Participate in churchwide ministries and events
Qualifications
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A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing walk with Him
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Alignment with the Southern Baptist doctrine as expressed in The Baptist Faith & Message 2000
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Meets biblical qualifications for leadership (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1; I Peter 5)
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Strong ability to teach Scripture in an engaging and faithful way
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Proven leadership, organizational, and relational skills
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Experience in Student Ministry, college ministry or children’s ministry
- College degree in a ministry related field and/or seminary training is preferred
Position Details
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Full-time (40+ hours/week, including evenings and weekends)
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Regular presence required on Sundays and Wednesdays
- Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00pm-5:00pm
About Our Church
Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church is committed to making disciples, teaching God’s Word faithfully, and equipping families to follow Christ. We seek to cultivate a gospel-centered, welcoming environment where students and families can grow in their faith together. We are a multigenerational church. Our average Sunday morning worship service attendance is between 260-300. Our Wednesday evening student ministry service averages 35 students (grades 6-12). Presently, the youth ministry is served by a team of 10 additional adult volunteers besides the student minister.
How to Apply
Please submit resume and cover letter to: jabcstudents@gmail.com
