Elk Horn Baptist Church is searching for a Full time Leader to provide vision and leadership for the Youth program for young people from 6th grade through 12th grade in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. The Pastor will build strong Christian relationships by effectively partnering with parents, Pastors, staff, and volunteers to ensure all programs align with the overall vision of the church. The Youth Pastor will be passionate about sharing the love of Jesus Christ to all who are involved in the Youth ministry.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS:
- Confess and trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
- Have a loving knowledge of scripture as the inspired Word of God, and its application to children/teens/young adults and families.
- Is faithful in prayer and can communicate its importance to young people and families.
- Preferably have an educational background in Christian Ministries, Biblical Studies, or a related field.
- Have a passion for ministry to pre-teens/teens and a desire to see both parents and young people grow in their faith.
- Have a continual growing relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced by action, attitude, and behavior.
- Could fully embrace the vision, values, and statement of faith of Elk Horn Baptist Church.
- Be reliable, trustworthy, self-motivated, and excellent at following through on details.
- Possess the ability to use appropriate judgment, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW:
- Responsible for the oversight and leadership of all Youth ministries, 6th grade through 12th grade, which include but are not limited to: Sunday School, Wednesday Night Ministries, Sunday night service/activity, Special Events, Church Camp, Fund Raisers.
- Develop new programs that benefit both youth and their parents.
- Effectively use technology in bringing the Gospel to children and their families by possessing a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and other tools, as necessary.
- Be available to counsel and pray with youth and parents regarding spiritual matters.
- Coordinate family events and/or camps for parents and families.
- Full time Youth Pastor schedule includes office hours, Wednesday evening and Sunday planning, preparation, and programs, Sunday School, morning service and evening service with flexibility for yearly activities (i.e., Retreats, Summer Camp, etc.) with 40 hours per week being customary.
Resumes will be accepted by email at office@elkhornbc.org or by mail, Elk Horn Baptist Church, 3145 Elkhorn Rd, Campbellsville, Ky 42718