The Youth and Missions Pastor will be responsible for the overall vision and program for two key areas of our church: youth (ages 6th-12th grade) and missions. The youth aspect of this position (20-25 hours/week) consists of developing and implementing a comprehensive program of discipleship, outreach, and service among the youth of our church. The missions component of this position (15-20 hours/week) entails giving leadership to our local and international missions, including hands-on service, mission trips, and relationship cultivation among our mission partners. The Youth and Missions Pastor will participate and contribute to staff and church meetings. Essential job duties include:

Youth

• Recruit and train and volunteers for efficient implementation of the church youth program;
• Provide counseling to youths and help them realize their individual goals;
• Administer and plan numerous youth programs like outreach, retreats, Bible study sessions, and summer mission/discipleship trips;
• Meet regularly with parents of youth group members and coordinate with them regarding their children’s involvement and participation in the church;
• Assist in organizing and compiling of Sunday school curriculum; and
• Train youths on how to be future faith-filled leaders and set up programs to facilitate
spiritual growth.

Missions

• Develop and empower key leaders to build teams to implement strategies for missions in alignment with First Baptist’s vision;
• Lead the First Baptist’s local mission operations;
• Regularly communicate the vision of First Baptist’s missions to the congregation,
mission partners and volunteer leaders;
• Establish and maintain relationships with both local and global mission partners;
• Collaborate with the Mission Council as an ex-officio member to develop strategic
systems for choosing new local and global mission partners;
• Develop a yearly budget for FBC’s mission efforts and responsibly steward those
funds.