Bay Leaf Baptist Church

Denomination - Southern Baptist
Weekly Attendance - 1,000
Location - Raleigh, North Carolina
Position - Student Minister
About Bay Leaf Baptist Church's:
The mission of Bay Leaf is to make disciples locally and globally for the glory of God.
About the Position:
The Student Minister is accountable to Executive Pastor for the planning, coordinating, leading, and shepherding of the middle school and high school students. Students are defined as grades 6 to 12 in public schools, Christian schools, private schools, or home-schooled. He serves as part of the Bay Leaf Baptist Church pastoral team.

Responsibilities:
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Reach students with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and disciple them to become committed lifelong learners and followers of Jesus Christ.
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Work with a Youth Shepherding Team to seek feedback from student’s parents as to effectiveness of the ministry.
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Seek, train, and raise qualified leaders for small group bible studies for students.
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Plan and lead weekly bible studies as age/spiritual maturity appropriate for teaching, discipleship, and preparation for the students next phase of life.
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Plan and lead the following activities for middle and high school boys and girls:
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Sunday morning group studies
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Sunday and Wednesday evening activities
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School breaks or holidays activities or events
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Retreats/camps for concentrated discipleship
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Local, national, and international mission trips (in collaboration with the Missions Pastor)
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Special events for students
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Recruit and train student ministry teachers in collaboration with the Nominating Committee.
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Develop student leaders in line with the overall discipleship plan of the student ministry.
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Lead in pastoral care to students and their families, e.g., hospitals visits, counseling, and general encouragement.
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Work with the Discipleship Pastor to help families (parents) create the discipline and practice of family worship in the home.
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Prepare an annual student ministry budget request for presentation to the Stewardship Committee.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Pastor and/or Senior Pastor.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Preferred Master of Divinity or equivalent from an SBC seminary.
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Exhibits the character declared for elders as described in 1st Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9.
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Prefer prior experience in SBC church with youth, family, or next generation ministries.
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Must be committed to living a missional life as declared in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).



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