What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student and Missions Minister- Part Time position at BRENTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH?
The Student Missions Minister for The Church at West End-Columbia (WEC) is responsible to the
church, under the direction of the Groups Administration Minister to develop, implement, and oversee a
comprehensive disciple-making strategy of the Student Ministry (grades 6th–12th) and the overall
missions ministry at WEC.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:
- Work in conjunction with the WEC Next Generations Minister to contextualize and implement the
- Direct, lead, and oversee student ministry leaders, student ministry programming (Sun AM and Wed PM), catalyst events (both campus- specific and churchwide), oversee curriculum, and prepare experiences that are engaging, creative, and biblically applicable to students.
- Oversee the structures that support Student Ministry, including strategic goals, budgets, and reviewing Ministry Health Index stats for accuracy.
- Work in conjunction with the WEC Groups Administration Minister to engage and equip the WEC congregation in going to serve our neighbors and the nations.
- Plan, organize, and implement strategic local service opportunities that utilize local partnerships and opportunities to mobilize the church to serve in and around Columbia.
- Plan, organize, and implement strategic mission journeys and help mobilize the church for participation locally, nationally, and internationally.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:
- Participate in cross-campus Mission Ministers and Next Gen / Student Ministers meetings and other opportunities for collaboration.
- Provide oversight, accountability, and regular reporting for the budget related to all assigned ministries.
- Be available to help with spiritual responses, mental health conversations, and/or congregational care needs.
- Prioritize weekly WEC staff meetings, any All-Campus Ministry Team meetings, and the occasional Q Staff meeting.
- Perform weddings & funerals as needed and serve in the Minister On-Call, on rotation and/or as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS:
In addition to the specific responsibilities required for this role, Brentwood Baptist Church also
seeks candidates that possess some general competencies and behavioral traits that enhance the
effectiveness of our staff.
- Directs both resources and people (paid or unpaid) towards the accomplishment of goals
- Maximizes personal effectiveness by focusing on “must-dos” tasks and delegating other priorities to others
- Anticipates/avoids problems or formulates creative solutions
- Makes timely decisions that produce quality outcomes
- Develops both vision and strategy that focuses team energy towards results
- Maintains a working environment characterized by high levels of encouragement and trust
- Drives team towards greater innovation and collaboration
- Sets clear expectations and holds team members accountable for them
- Demonstrates Christ-likeness and a commitment to personal spiritual growth
- Leads volunteers by serving and not by asserting control
- Utilizes emotional intelligence, is emotionally available to those he/she leads
- Invests in the development of others around him/her
- Clearly conveys expectations and priorities to staff and/or volunteers
- Uses written and verbal communication in a way that accomplishes intended results
- Adheres to commitments, schedules and deadlines
- Regularly shares information with and solicits feedback from staff/volunteers
- Prioritizes and accomplishes self-development goals
- Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to obtaining the necessary KASH (knowledge, attitude, skills and habits) necessary to be successful in this role
- Teachable spirit with a desire to learn and grow
- The gap between the current job description and the employee’s current abilities is appropriate and allows for future growth
- A personal sense of calling from God to vocational Christian ministry in general and to this particular area of ministry.
- Can identify closely with the mission, values, vision, theology, philosophy and methodology of Brentwood Baptist Church.
- A mature Christian who is demonstrates the Fruit of the Spirit, is growing in their faith and is committed to spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, prayer.
- The proven ability to identify, equip and lead a team of volunteers.
- Ability to collaborate, cooperate and function well in a team environment.
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively juggle multiple responsibilities.
- Ability and attitude to be a team player.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. Some seminary is preferred, but not necessary.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred working in the local church or Christian ministry context.
All campuses function under the governance of Brentwood Baptist Church. Each campus is an
established entity operating as a whole and permanent part of Brentwood Baptist. Each maintains
pre-determined alignment characteristics that uphold the Brentwood Baptist “DNA” while also containing some contextualized
characteristics to allow it to best reach its target local community. Every staff member is an employee of Brentwood
Baptist.
Salary : $46,478 - $82,537