Youth Pastor search

Chilhowee Baptist Church is seeking a youth pastor with a heart for rural ministry. Chilhowee, MO is a small farm town halfway between Warrensburg and Clinton. CBC seeks to be a place for the hurt to find healing and a catalyst for the betterment of Chilhowee. We want to lead in the efforts to grow and build a healthy, stable community as sojourners who plant and build.The youth pastor will take part in the mission by engaging with the lost teenagers and their families. We have a stipend available and the opportunity to reach at-risk teens through a tight relationship with the local school.

Résumés can be emailed to Pastor Justin Powell.

Full Job Description

Principle Function:

Responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive program for student discipleship (7th-12th grade).

Ministry Requirements and Responsibilities:

General Expectations

  •  ~20 hrs/week including, but not limited to, Sunday morning and Wednesday night services (Sundays 10-12pm, Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm). We currently do not hold Sunday night activities, however this time is available for special events or meetings.

  • Have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ

  • Be above reproach (1 Tim 3:2)

  • Be teachable (Leading with humility, 1 Peter 5:3)

  • Hold beliefs compatible with the BF&M 2000

  • Must pass a background check

In Worship:

  • Participate in weekly services using your God-given gifts and talents

  • Encourage and enlist students to also participate in weekly services including but not

    limited to providing special music, helping with offering, running tech equipment, or using

    other God-given gifts and talents

  • Opportunities to preach would be available if desired

    In Discipleship:

  • Counsel with church leaders in planning, conducting and evaluating a student education ministry and in enlisting appropriate workers.

  • Advise in the use of program materials, equipment, supplies and space by student group in all church program organizations.

  • Assist with planning and conducting special projects, such as camps and retreats for students.

    In Evangelism:

  • Coordinate student outreach. Lead students and workers to visit, contact, and minister to prospects and absentees.

In Ministering:

  • Participate whenever possible in other church ministry activities, such as food distribution or other community events

  • In Fellowship:

  • Participate in special events designed to build fellowship among the church, such as monthly potlucks

In Administration:

  • Develop a vision for the student ministry and propose a budget for the continued development and improvement of all aspects of this ministry. Appropriately administer budgeted funds when approved and available.

  • Serve as a member of the Church Council representing the student ministry (annual meeting).

  • Meet with Pastor regularly to maintain healthy communication

    Compensation: $12,000/yr