First Baptist Church
Hobbs, New Mexico
GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Investing in and providing spiritual
leadership to High School and Middle School students in the Hobbs, New Mexico area.
TITLE: Student Pastor (Grades 6th – 12th)
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY:
First Baptist Church of Hobbs, NM is seeking a full-time Student Pastor who has a passion for
young adults and wishes to spread the gospel to many un-churched students in the Hobbs, NM
area. Hobbs is a community of 43,500 people. Eighty percent or more of the people living in
the area are un-churched and know very little about the gospel of Jesus. This job opportunity
is first and foremost a relational mission opportunity. Serving as the Student Pastor for FBC
Hobbs you will have the strong support of the Senior Pastor and Staff, amazing youth
facilities, and a willing attitude to support and encourage you as you seek to develop a premier
student ministry. We are looking for someone who desires to build a legacy over the next 5-10
years with students before moving to other areas of ministry.
Applicants with successful para-church leadership experiences are encouraged to apply
(i.e Young Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Campus Crusade, etc.) The Senior
Pastor while growing up was an un-churched student who never attended church. He came to
faith as a result of a High School Young Life ministry and believes students should have fun
while learning how to become a disciple of Jesus Christ.
FBC Hobbs is a church which has seen a decline in student ministry over the past decade and
seeks to reestablish a strong youth ministry in the Hobbs area. Currently, there are no
churches in the area which have an overly successful youth ministry. With our resources, FBC
Hobbs seeks to become the premier student ministry for the city. Our current student body
consists of approximately 10-15 young adults which are led by a volunteer staff of 6 adults.
The Student Pastor will be encouraged and given latitude to find ways to reach and minister to
students.
STARTING SALARY: Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS:
The student pastor must be someone who values walking with God on a daily basis through
regular interaction with God’s Word, prayer and obedience to the teachings of our Lord. He
must meet the Biblical qualifications of a shepherd given in scripture (1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter
5:1-4). He must be someone who has a passion to serve Christ by investing in the lives of
students (grades 6-12). He must have a Bachelor’s Degree and exhibit leadership skills
suitable for youth ministry.
MINISTRY DUTIES:
The Student Pastor shall provide pastoral leadership in all areas of the Student Ministry at First
Baptist Church. The responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the development,
implementation and coordination of ministries and programs within the scope of the Middle
School, Freshman High, and Senior High Student Ministry of First Baptist Church. He shall
participate in the recruitment and training of volunteer teachers and leaders; be an active
participant in student discipleship; maintain the proper coordination and working relationships
with other church staff, lay people, and co-workers in the ministry and fulfill other necessary
functions that would enable the Student Ministry to operate with efficiency and effectiveness.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Development, Implementation, and Coordination of Student Ministries and Programs
1. Develop and oversee the overall Student Ministry of First Baptist Church.
2. Actively participate in the Student Bible Study program both in administration and a
teaching capacity, as necessary.
3. Coordinate student activities that incorporate fellowship, foster spiritual growth, and
actively encourage evangelism of all students, as well as student mission projects.
4. Actively participate in both the long-term and short-term planning of the Student
Ministry of First Baptist Church.
5. Prepare and oversee the Student Ministry budget, keeping in mind the total church
budget context.
B. Recruitment and Training of Volunteer Student Ministry Teachers
1. Oversee the recruitment of volunteer Student Ministry teachers.
2. Choose and/or develop Student Ministry teaching materials and participate in Student
Teachers training sessions.
3. Participate in the evaluation of Student Ministry teachers for the purpose of
encouragement and direction.
C. Student Ministry Discipleship
1. Actively participate in the discipleship of students in both one-on-one and in small
groups.
2. Select the curriculum to be used in the Christian Education and Discipleship
programs of the Student Ministry.
3. Encourage all of the Student Ministry teachers of First Baptist Church to participate
in discipleship and actively participate in one-to-one and small group discipleship.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Student Minister is an ordained member of the Pastoral Staff. He is accountable to the Pastor,
and the Personnel Ministry Team (and any others) as designated by the First Baptist Church’s
Constitution and by-laws.
A. Supervision of Ministry Personnel and Communications
1. Regularly report to the Pastoral Staff regarding goals and growth in the Middle School,
Freshman High, Senior High ministries.
2. Work in conjunction with the other staff members and lay people in areas interrelating
with their areas of ministry oversight.
3. Supervise volunteers as required for the execution of the Student ministry.
4. Oversee all Student areas of ministry including:
a. Christian Education/Small groups (Sunday A.M. and P.M. and Wednesday
night)
b. Meetings
c. Evangelism
d. Discipleship
e. Fellowship
f. Retreats/Camps
g. Mission Trips
SPECIAL EVENTS IN STUDENT MINISTRY
Plan and coordinate the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Summer program activities.
Student mission/service projects – local church and beyond.
Active involvement in area, state and local conference events.
Other outings
Fundraisers as necessary to insure that all students who want to be involved will be
able to be.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. 2 years successful prior Student Ministry experience
2. Hours: 40-45 hours per week, hours are non-standard ranging from morning to
evening, depending on ministry need
KEY QUESTION
Be prepared to discuss successful strategies you’ve used or seen implemented which build a strong
youth ministry.
Please submit your resume and any additional information you wish to attach to the following
email:
[email protected]
Thank you for your interest in our position. May God bless you as you seek to reach others for
Christ.
As a church, we are committed to communicating with you quickly and professionally concerning
your interest in our position and to let you know as soon as possible if we believe you are a
candidate we are interested in for this position.
Blessings,
Stewart Sherrill
Senior Pastor - FBC Hobbs