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Location
Work Mode
On-Site
Emploment Type
Full-Time
Category
Ministry
Job Description
Youth and College Pastor Organization: Woodlawn Baptist Church Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Position Type: Full-Time Position Summary Woodlawn Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Youth and College Pastor to provide pastoral leadership for our student (6th–12th grade) and college ministries. The successful candidate will shepherd students and parents, equip students to become mature followers of Jesus Christ, develop volunteer leaders, and help students become active members of the local church. We are seeking a pastor who is passionate about expository teaching, discipleship, evangelism, and partnering with parents as they fulfill their biblical responsibility to disciple their children. Primary Responsibilities Shepherd Students and Families Provide pastoral leadership and spiritual care for students and college-aged adults. Build meaningful relationships with parents and partner with them in the discipleship of their children. Communicate regularly with families regarding ministry opportunities and student development. Provide biblical encouragement, counseling, and support to students and parents. 2. Teach and Disciple Preach and teach God's Word in student and college gatherings with biblical accuracy and practical application. Develop students in spiritual disciplines such as Bible study, prayer, Scripture memory, worship, and personal holiness. Equip students to understand Christian doctrine, biblical ethics, and a Christian worldview. Train students to confidently share and defend their faith. 3. Build Community (depending on candidates qualifications) Lead and strengthen Life Groups and small-group discipleship ministries. Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise volunteer leaders. Foster authentic biblical community among students and college-aged adults. Plan retreats, camps, fellowship events, and discipleship opportunities that support spiritual growth. 4. Mobilize Students for Mission Equip students to actively share the Gospel with their peers. Organize local and global mission opportunities. Develop outreach strategies that engage local schools, colleges, and the surrounding community. Provide leadership for the church's Upward Basketball outreach by recruiting and developing volunteer leaders. 5. Pastoral Leadership Recruit, develop, and shepherd ministry volunteers. Help graduating seniors transition successfully into the college and adult ministries of the church. Participate in pastoral visitation, counseling, church-wide ministry initiatives, and evangelism. Collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor and church staff. If gifted and needed, preach in corporate worship services. 6. Oversee Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Ministry Recruit and train volunteers. Give oversight to Upward leadership. Minimum Qualifications Applicants should possess: A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing walk with Him. A calling to pastoral ministry. Agreement with the doctrinal beliefs and ministry philosophy of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Character that reflects the biblical qualifications for pastors found in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9. Experience teaching and communicating God's Word. Demonstrated ability to disciple students and develop volunteer leaders. Strong interpersonal and relational skills, especially with students, parents, and ministry volunteers. Ability to work effectively as part of a pastoral leadership team. Have a master's degree, or be actively pursuing one, in theology or a related field, with preference given to candidates pursuing or holding a Master of Divinity (M.Div.). Preferred Skills Ideal candidates will have experience in: Student or college ministry leadership. Expository preaching and Bible teaching. Volunteer recruitment, training, and leadership development. Event planning, retreats, camps, and mission trips. Parent discipleship and family ministry. Small-group discipleship strategies. Biblical counseling and pastoral care. Organizational leadership and ministry administration. Communication through email, social media, and digital ministry tools. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who: Loves Christ deeply and models spiritual maturity. Has a genuine passion for shepherding students and families. Believes parents are the primary disciplers of their children and desires to equip them for that role. Is committed to making disciples who make disciples. Leads students toward meaningful participation in the life of the local church. Values teamwork, humility, servant leadership, and teachability. Has a heart for evangelism, missions, and developing future church leaders. About Woodlawn Baptist Church Woodlawn Baptist Church is committed to equipping the saints for the work of ministry through faithful exposition of God's Word, intentional discipleship, meaningful fellowship, and global missions. Our student and college ministries exist to partner with families in developing young men and women who know Christ, love His Church, and live on mission for His glory.
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