Youth Minister

Minister to Students First Baptist Church Waycross Waycross, Georgia | Full-Time About First Baptist Waycross At First Baptist Waycross, we exist to glorify God by helping our community stay on track with Jesus—growing in His Word, connecting in authentic relationships, and multiplying disciples who change the world. Our ministry philosophy is built around disciple-making rather than program management. We believe every believer is called to follow Jesus and help someone else do the same. Our discipleship pathway—On Track Discipleship—guides every ministry of our church through four intentional environments: Large Group Gatherings Small Groups Ally Groups Personal Walk with God We’re looking for a leader who wants to invest deeply in students and parents—not simply create a busy calendar. Position Summary The Minister to Students provides visionary leadership for the student ministry by making disciples who make disciples. This individual will intentionally invest in students, equip parents as the primary disciplers of their children, recruit and develop volunteer leaders, and build a culture where students know Christ, grow in biblical maturity, serve others, and make disciples themselves. Success is measured less by attendance and more by spiritual transformation. Who We’re Looking For We’re searching for someone who… Loves Jesus deeply. Loves students genuinely. Loves Scripture faithfully. Loves the local church passionately. Loves making disciples intentionally. This is not a position for someone who simply enjoys planning events or creating entertainment. We want someone who wakes up asking, “Who am I discipling today?” Responsibilities Disciple Students Build intentional relationships with students. Personally disciple students toward spiritual maturity. Develop student leaders who disciple other students. Create a culture of multiplication rather than dependence. Equip Parents Recognize that parents are God’s primary disciplers of their children. Provide: encouragement biblical resources training communication partnership Help parents feel supported rather than replaced. Develop Leaders Recruit, train, encourage, and shepherd a growing team of adult volunteers. The goal is not simply staffing events. The goal is developing disciple-makers. Lead Weekly Ministry Provide biblical teaching that is: Christ-centered Gospel-focused Biblically faithful Practical Engaging Design weekly gatherings that move students toward discipleship instead of merely attendance. Integrate Students Into Church Life Help students understand they are not merely the church of tomorrow. They are part of the church today. Encourage students to: serve worship give participate in missions build relationships across generations Build an On Track Culture Implement the church’s discipleship philosophy by helping students move intentionally through: Worship Small Groups Ally Groups Personal Walk with Christ Administrative Leadership Plan annual ministry calendar Manage ministry budget Communicate effectively with parents Coordinate camps, retreats, and mission opportunities Maintain a safe ministry environment Work collaboratively with church staff Qualifications Required: Growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message. Demonstrated call to student ministry. Strong biblical teaching ability. Proven relational leadership. Ability to recruit and equip volunteers. Team player. Excellent communication skills. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (minimum) Seminary education or willingness to pursue theological training Previous full-time student ministry experience Characteristics We Value Humble Teachable Dependable Authentic Relational Self-motivated Organized Mission-minded Emotionally healthy Fun—but not dependent on entertainment Passionate about disciple-making Our Core Values Biblical Truth God’s Word is our authority. We teach it faithfully. We obey it joyfully. Authentic Relationships Life change happens best in biblical community. Students need adults who know them, love them, and walk beside them. Intentional Discipleship Every believer is called to make disciples. We don’t simply fill seats. We invest in people. Missional Living Students are missionaries in their schools, homes, teams, and communities. We equip them to live on mission every day. What Success Looks Like After three to five years… Students are reading Scripture on their own. Students are praying consistently. Students are discipling younger students. Parents feel equipped. Adult leaders are multiplying. Students are serving throughout the church. Baptisms are increasing. The ministry is no longer centered around one personality. Instead, there is a healthy culture of disciple-making that continues to reproduce itself. What We Aren’t Looking For Someone who believes success is measured primarily by: attendance excitement entertainment social media presence event size Events matter. Relationships matter more! Programs matter. Disciple-making matters most! #J-18808-Ljbffr