Assistant/Youth Pastor

This Assistant/Youth Pastor position is the primary support person for the Senior Pastor. They take important responsibilities within the church, such as overseeing key leaders and leading a ministry. They will be responsible for all aspects of ensuring the spiritual growth and development of students (grades 7 through 12). This includes leadership of weekly programs and periodic special events (camps, conferences, trips, service projects, etc.) and the leading of multiple leaders.

WHAT WOULD A STRONG CANDIDATE LOOK LIKE

• Loves Jesus: Has a continually growing relationship with Jesus and a passion for caring for and helping people grow closer to Jesus.

• Loves People: Has a heart for people and a passion to use student ministry to help people take the next steps towards Jesus.

• Builder + Leader: Energized by an opportunity to shape and build a thriving student ministry.

• Team Player: Thrives in a collaborative environment, and has a "we" not "me" ministry approach.

• Organized: Gifted at providing systems, structure, and administration to help power the student ministry in a healthy and sustainable way.

• Independent Self Starter: Able to begin a job and work apart from daily instruction to complete it.

• Experience: 3-5 years experience in a student ministry context is preferred.

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical studies or related field is preferred. (Extensive ministry experience, in some cases, can be substituted.)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Pastor in the development and maintenance of systems in the church for the purpose of reaching more with the gospel and ministering to the who attend.

• Partner with Children director to teach and lead when needed.

• Develop and lead a team of volunteers in the operation of a student ministry

• Oversee weekly student worship experiences –including biblically accurate, culturally relevant, gospel centered, music involved student service.

• Create ministry goals and report metrics for overseer regarding:

? Wednesday night attendance

? Ongoing discipleship work

? Event attendance

• Direct the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers as needed to staff weekly programs and special events.

• Foster an environment for growing faith.

• Maintain communication channels

• Be a spiritual influencer

• Design, plan, and conduct periodic parent meetings in order to meet the needs and expectations of families attending the church.

• Build a team to collaborate on series and creative direction of group.

• Assist in the development of an annual budget for student ministries and manage spending to budget.

• Develop an annual youth calendar to include: Weekly services, Annual Camps, Conferences, and serving opportunities, and fundraising events.

• Serve as the representative of Youth Ministry at the Staff Meetings.

• Integrate the students into all aspects of Liberty Baptist, particularly in serving on multigenerational teams.

If you sense that you may be the right individual for this position, send an email directly to pastor@lbcbristol.org and include:

* Cover letter

* Resume with photo of you and your family

* Links to teaching videos

The Vision of Liberty Baptist

“Develop disciples of Jesus that Love God, Serve Others, and Make an Impact”

The Mission of Liberty Baptist

“We exist for the purpose of Connecting people to God, Growing closer to Him and each other, Serving the Community, and Sharing the Gospel locally and worldwide.”

Located in Bristol, CT , Liberty Baptist is in the central Connecticut in the hometown of ESPN. Liberty Baptist has experienced great growth over the last two years, even through the pandemic, and is looking for someone who will share the Pastor’s vision of reaching New England with the gospel. Bristol is a growing, thriving, beautiful place to live. Bristol offers a small-town charm, outdoor adventures, with beautiful scenery.