The Junior High Pastor is responsible for leading First Free’s ministry to students in grades 6-8. This includes:

• Provide leadership and vision to Junior High volunteers.
• Develop students and volunteers through the use of the Leadership Pipeline.
• Assist in creating weekly programs, special events, retreats, mission trips, and camps designed to facilitate students’ spiritual development.
• Provide pastoral care to students and their families.

This position is a full-time, salaried (exempt) position of approximately 45-50 hours per week. The Junior High Pastor is part of the Family Ministries team and reports directly to the Pastor of Family Ministries.

• Provide Biblically anchored content that meets Junior High students where they are.
• Strategically and meaningfully partner with parents to shepherd their families.
• Oversee recruitment and training of volunteers.
• Work with staff to develop leadership pathways for students and volunteers.
• Provide pastoral care for students, parents, and leaders.
• Create opportunities for students to serve and connect with the church body.
• Oversee the planning and administration of Junior High camps, retreats, mission trips, and events.
• Lead Junior High team to adhere to the Student Ministry safety/security procedures.
• Oversee applicable portions of the Student Ministry budget.
• Support the mission and vision of First Free Church.
• Continue to grow professionally and spiritually by participating in outside opportunities, such as conferences, seminars, reading, and networking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Character and Commitment

• Demonstrates a genuine love for the Lord and other people with an authentic,
  transparent, Christ-centered lifestyle.
• Is committed to the vision, values, and beliefs of First Free Church.
• Must be a team player who is passionate about equipping the next generation.
• Exhibits gifts that would contribute to this role, such as Leadership, Teaching, Shepherding, and Administration.
• Able to communicate well with both students and adults.
• Self-starter who can manage time and multi-task.
• Ability to manage staff and budget.
• Committed lifelong learner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or greater. Seminary or formal Bible training is a plus.
• Experience leading a student ministry of 50-100 students.
• Proven success in the following areas:
  • Recruiting, leading, and equipping adult volunteers.
  • Providing Biblically sound and engaging content for large and small groups.
  • Implementing and facilitating small group ministries.
  • Organizing, planning, and administrating student events, trips and activities.