Minister of Students

General Description

The Minister of Students, in partnership with student families, is responsible for all aspects of ensuring the
spiritual growth and development of middle school and high school students (grades 7 through 12). This
includes leadership of weekly programs and special events as indicated.

Essential Job Functions: Student Ministry

• Integrate the mission/vision statement of Five Points Baptist Church and the senior pastor and derive a similarly relevant mission statement and branding for youth; partner with pastoral and support staff to plan, co-ordinate and assist in the vision and spiritual growth of the overall church.
• Plan and teach biblically accurate, culturally relevant services for youth including the weekly youth Wednesday night midweek event.
• Lead a team of volunteers in the creation and operation of a student ministry, including weekly services and special events. Direct the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers as needed to staff weekly programs and special events.
• Develop and disciple a group of student leaders.
• Educate, encourage and facilitate youth to participate in evangelism and missions locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Implement student involvement in ministries throughout the church, engaging students in life of the church body.
• Cast vision for, teach, and program any retreat or camp for youth through utilization of music selection, development of messages/teaching, and use of games and other artistic elements to inspire students to learn about God.
• Create and manage a youth ministry calendar that will drive all the activities and teaching of the ministry.
• Implement student registration, program management, and security policies/practices in support of weekly services and special events.
• Design, plan, and conduct periodic youth parent meetings to engage and update families on FPBC student ministry.
• Implement a continual line of communication for parents, including but not limited to emails, text, social media, etc.
• Lead the creative use and proactive upkeep of student ministry facilities and grounds.
• Develop an annual budget for student ministry and manage spending.
• Be an active presence in local schools.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the senior pastor.