The role of the Youth Minister (YM) is to oversee the student ministry strategy of Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church (TVBC) under the direction and leadership of the Senior Pastor and Discipleship Minister. This will require a firm grasp of the beliefs, values and strategy of TVBC and the ability to align staff and key leadership teams with its mission, vision and values. The YM will partner with parents to lead students to a genuine sense of belonging, involvement and spiritual growth at TVBC by meeting students where they are and leading them to next steps. The YM will facilitate relational connection and spiritual growth of students through weekend environments, small groups, and volunteer teams.

Exhibit the biblical example of a minister found in Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7.

A demonstrated call to ministry.

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area (i.e. student ministry, Christian education, etc.) or 2 years experience is preferred.

Ability to lead and grow a dynamic student ministry.

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to listen.

Ability to multitask effectively, including the ability to plan, organize, delegate, influence, and monitor multiple priorities.

Interest in continuing education through opportunities such as conferences, personal study, etc.

Responsible for upholding Biblical priorities and core values of TVBC. The YM should represent a growing personal relationship with Christ. The YM models a strong relationship with his or her spouse (if married) and children (if applicable). The YM strives to fulfill his or her purpose in life and ministry while demonstrating integrity in words, relationships, and actions.

These objectives are accomplished by:

Committing to a regular quiet-time with God.

Attending TVBC services on a regular basis.

Setting appropriate boundaries with time and relationships to protect character and integrity.

Developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church.

Supporting the ministries of TVBC by faithfully and generously giving.

Adhering to and encompassing the qualities and characteristics required of TVBC employees, as defined by the Staff Handbook.

Success in this role will be best accomplished by prioritizing an investment in ministry leaders who, in turn, influence the students. Responsible for creating an environment that recruits, develops, and empowers student ministry leaders:

Communicating clear vision and wins for staff and volunteer teams on a regular basis.

Building systems that lead people from being spectators to volunteers.

Overseeing systems for background checks, safety, and security procedures, scheduling, training, and care of volunteers.

Leading ministry team meetings.

Championing the student ministry leadership development strategy.

Providing centralized efforts for training leaders (retreats, tools, etc.)

Providing staff and ministry teams with current student ministry best practices.

Providing regular evaluations and feedback to team members and paid part time staff.

Creating and continuously improving follow-up methods to ensure that new students and their families are plugged in to TVBC.

Managing budget forecasts and expenses for team leaders.

Responsible for creating programs that provide engaging experiences and life-changing environments for students:

Providing insight and direction for big picture programming and creative planning processes.

Selecting relevant curriculum, props, and games for ministry experiences.

Ensuring that check-in areas, ministry spaces, and signage are clear, current, and focused on new students and their families.

Producing videos, weekly scripts and lessons, printed promotions, verbal announcements, web page information, marketing, etc. about the student ministry at TVBC.

Creating a safe environment for students, including special needs students, at TVBC.

Constructs clear onramps to help students move from visiting to belonging and growing:

Developing a systematic and effective effort to integrate student small groups into student ministry environments.

Overseeing information and tracking of small group participants and leaders.

Actively encouraging small group leaders to connect with families and students during the week.

Providing opportunities for students to discover their unique purpose and begin developing their talents and abilities.

Offering small group leaders curriculum, coaching materials and creative approaches to small group ministry.

Implementing a strategy to equip parents to help their students take their next steps toward Christ.

Execute student outreach efforts at TVBC.