LITTLE ROCK, AR United States
Position Description:
The Pastor to Students is an elder-qualified man who provides pastoral leadership
for the student ministries of BCLR. The Pastor to Students will be responsible for planning
and leading weekly services for seventh through twelfth grade students, preaching and
teaching weekly, organizing and training volunteers, and planning and leading events. This
includes the implementation of BCLR’s vision and distinctives in the student ministry. He
also serves the congregation through the performance of pastoral and shepherding duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Student Ministry Duties
1. Preach and teach to the students on Sundays and Wednesdays
2. Coordinate Wednesday evening services and Sunday morning Equipping Hour
3. Disciple, counsel, and equip students throughout the week and equip parents to
disciple their children
4. Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers and teachers in Student Ministries
5. Plan, organize, and lead student events
6. Oversee the student ministry budget and resources
7. Set, attain, evaluate, and modify short-term and long-term goals for the student
ministry that align with the vision of BCLR
General Pastoral Duties
1. Shepherd and disciple the congregation
a. Preach and teach
b. Officiate communion (as requested)
c. Officiate baptisms, funerals, and weddings
2. Provide biblical counseling
3. Attend Pastoral Staff and Elder Board meetings and retreats
4. Participate in Care Groups
5. Participate in church-wide events, seminars, retreats, ministries, and conferences
Required Qualifications:
• Ongoing growth in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and a life
above reproach that exemplifies 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
• Affirmation of the BCLR Doctrinal Statement, Membership Covenant, and
Philosophies of Ministry
• Post-graduate degree, such as a Master of Divinity or similar
• A history of demonstrated excellence as a leader in student ministry or a similar
ministry environment
• Strong understanding of evangelism and discipleship of students and their parents
• Proven initiative and willingness to grow professionally
• A heart for the spiritual formation of those in the congregation and the student
ministry
Preferred Qualifications:
• Married
• Ordained
• Demonstrated excellence as a Pastor to Students
• 2+ years of experience serving on an Elder Board
• Skilled use of technology used to facilitate student ministry, such as sound,
computers, and presentation software (e.g., Proclaim, PowerPoint, Planning Center
Online)
• Biblical counseling certification
• Preferred software skills: Planning Center, Google Drive
Compensation: Competitive salary ($55-75k/year) commensurate with experience, qualification, and
education, in addition to a benefits package
Contact [email protected] & [email protected]
and/or
Apply at www.bclr.org