Pastor of Discipleship for Youth & Young Adults

Position Overview:
This full-time position provides pastoral leadership of church volunteers and programs intended to help youth
and young adults become mature disciples of Jesus Christ. This position is open to qualified men who desire to
serve with a team of elders and other ministry leaders in pursuing the mission of Battle Ground Baptist Church.
The Pastor of Discipleship for Youth & Young Adults will be responsible for doing the following:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Regularly and prayerfully consider the question, "What are the best ways we can involve our youth and
young adults in an intentional learning process to live as faithful followers of Jesus and engage fully in
the mission he has given us?" The candidate should have a desire to develop future Kingdom leaders and
encourage the young men and women to pursue a life of ministry. The candidate must strive to be a
student and a leader of biblical disciplemaking.
Model and promote a vision of multiplying disciples (2 Tim. 2:1-2) among the leaders and members of
the church.
Supervise and oversee our youth and young adult programs (including middle school and senior high
youth group, youth events, retreats, camps, mission trips, and young adult group) and, in partnership
with the Senior Pastor and elders, pursue changes where needed to accomplish effective disciplemaking
and evangelism among youth and young adults.
Develop methods for recruiting, training, supporting and constructively evaluating leaders within the
youth and young adults for our various disciplemaking and evangelism ministries. Help others to
embrace responsibility and exercise influence when necessary.
Encourage the youth and young adults to serve in various ministries within the church (worship team,
sound team, serving in the nursery or Sunday school classes for children, and AWANA).
Provide biblically-sound curriculum resources for those who teach the various youth and young adult
groups. Ensure that all teaching content is consistent with the Statement of Faith of Battle Ground
Baptist Church.
Serve as an active member of the preaching team.
Attend weekly meetings with senior ministry staff for prayer and ministry coordination.
Take the necessary steps to become an elder of Battle Ground Baptist Church and fulfill the
responsibilities of that position. Provide pastoral care emphasizing students and their families in
partnership with the other elders.
All responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner that demonstrates a heartfelt desire to honor the Lord Jesus
Christ and is consistent with the church's Constitution and Bylaws.
Qualifications
The following list of qualifications should not be viewed as requiring flawless perfection, but as highlighting
qualities, the candidate is pursuing in faithful dependence on Christ and is demonstrating with increasing
consistency, affirmed by those in close relationship with the candidate.
Personal Qualities
1. An authentic, growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ evidenced by regular habits of spiritual
discipline (prayer, Bible reading, corporate worship, etc.) and obedience to a Christ-centered
understanding of Scripture.
2. A deep love for the Bible and a firm commitment to its sufficiency and authority for living a life that
glorifies God and benefits people.
3. A pattern of healthy relationships with family, co-workers, neighbors, etc., including a healthy practice
and pattern of conflict resolution and restoring relationships.
4. A consistent display of the biblical qualities of an elder/overseer (1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5- 9; 1 Pet. 5:1-
3).
5. A strong desire to make disciples of youth and young adults and equip others to do so.
6. A commitment to team ministry, especially an elder-led model of church governance.
7. A high view of the value of church membership and serving in a local church.
8. A desire to emulate Christ's example of humble servant leadership (Matt. 20:25-28).
Education & Experience
1. A minimum of a B.A. or equivalent degree in Bible or theology from a reputable university, college, or
institute OR at least two years of vocational ministry experience.
2. A willingness to pursue additional formal biblical or theological education if recommended and
supported by the elders.
At least one year of experience working with youth ministry.
At least one year of experience working with an intentional process of disciplemaking.