Student Minister/Youth Pastor

Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church is Located in Springfield MO. 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

• Lead weekly Wednesday student gatherings and oversee Sunday Bible study
• Develop and implement a clear, gospel-centered discipleship strategy
• 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 LeadershipRecruit, train, and shepherd a team of adult volunteers
• Provide ongoing leadership development and annual training
• Foster a unified, healthy volunteer culture
• Pastoral CareProvide spiritual guidance and counsel to students and families
• Serve as a key contact for students exploring salvation and baptism
• Offer support during times of crisis and need

Ministry Leadership & Administration

• Oversee student ministry operations, budget, and calendar
• Maintain clear communication with students, parents, and volunteers
• Develop and enforce ministry policies and procedures
• Events & OutreachPlan camps, retreats, mission trips, and discipleship events
• Lead outreach efforts and community engagement opportunities
• Participate in churchwide ministries and events

Qualifications

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing walk with Him
• Alignment with the Southern Baptist doctrine as expressed in The Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Meets biblical qualifications for leadership (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1; I Peter 5)
• Strong ability to teach Scripture in an engaging and faithful way
• Proven leadership, organizational, and relational skills
• 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

• Full-time (40+ hours/week, including evenings and weekends)
• Regular presence required on Sundays and Wednesdays
• Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00pm-5:00pm
• Annual total Salary Range: $45,000 – $60,000 based off experience and education

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: [email protected]

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