First Baptist Church of Madison

Associate Pastor of Students and Missions

The Associate Pastor of Students & Missions provides pastoral leadership to the student ministry (middle school through college) while cultivating a church-wide culture of missions. This role disciples the next generation, equips volunteers, and organizes strategic mission efforts through local outreach, ministry partnerships, and short-term mission trips.

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Location

Work Mode

On-Site

Emploment Type

Full-Time

Ministry

Job Description

Student Ministry Leadership • Teach and disciple students through biblically faithful instruction and relational investment. • Develop a clear discipleship pathway that fosters spiritual maturity and Gospel-centered living. • Lead weekly gatherings, Bible studies, retreats, and camps. • Partner and counsel with parents as primary disciplers of their children. • Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer leaders. • Integrate students into the broader life of the church. Missions Leadership & Mobilization • Develop and oversee a comprehensive missions strategy aligned with the church’s vision. • Organize local service projects and outreach initiatives. • Maintain relationships with mission partners. • Plan and/or lead short-term mission trips. • Coordinate and deploy volunteer teams from within the church. • Communicate opportunities and testimonies that cultivate a culture of sending. • Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer leaders. Leadership & Administration • Develop ministry plans, goals, budgets, and participate in church council. • Equip and multiply leaders for both student ministry and missions. • Work collaboratively with church staff to ensure unity of vision. • Evaluate effectiveness and provide ongoing direction. Qualifications • Meets biblical qualifications for pastoral ministry (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1). • Demonstrates a calling to student discipleship and missions. • Strong teaching, leadership, and organizational skills. • Theologically aligned with the church’s doctrine. • Ministry experience preferred; theological training from a Southern Baptist institution required. Additional Expectations • Model a vibrant, Christ-centered life. • Be fully engaged in the church body beyond ministry silos. • Lead with humility, initiative, and a shepherd’s heart. •Other duties as assigned from the Senior Pastor.