Student Pastor

First Baptist Church of Salisbury | Salisbury, North Carolina

About the Opportunity

First Baptist Church of Salisbury, NC, is prayerfully seeking a dynamic, relational, and experienced Student Pastor to lead and develop our growing student ministry. We are blessed with a committed team of volunteers who faithfully serve and invest in our middle and high school students. Our student ministry currently reaches around 100 students on our campus each week within a church family averaging 450+ in worship. Additionally, our student ministry engages 120 students each week in off campus ministries led by our students and supported by our Student Pastor.  

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Church Mission Statement

A family of faith on mission together, loving Jesus and loving like Jesus in all we do.

About First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Salisbury is a Southern Baptist congregation located in vibrant downtown Salisbury. Salisbury is approximately halfway between Charlotte and the Winston-Salem–Greensboro–High Point area along Interstate 85.

FBC is committed to being a multigenerational church family and places a strong emphasis on local and global missions. We desire to be a church where people of all ages gather to worship Jesus, grow as his disciples, and go on mission. Our statement of faith is the Baptist Faith and Message, 2000.

Our current Associate/NextGen Pastor will retire in January 2028 after 40 years of faithful service to our church family. We are approaching this transition intentionally by beginning the search for a Student Pastor and planning to begin the search for an Associate Pastor later in 2027, ahead of his retirement. This transition provides an opportunity for new staff members to build relationships, become part of our church family, and help lead FBC into its next season of ministry.

Position Overview

The Student Pastor will provide leadership and oversight for the student ministry through biblical teaching, intentional discipleship, volunteer development, ministry planning, and consistent communication. The goal is to develop a biblically grounded, discipleship-focused, and family-oriented ministry that partners with parents, equips leaders, and helps students become lifelong followers of Jesus who live on mission.

In addition to leading the student ministry, the Student Pastor will provide leadership and oversight for the college ministry. This includes building relationships with college students, discipling and developing young adults in their faith, and equipping them to engage their campuses and communities with the gospel.

Position Description:

Student Ministry — Grades 6–12

Teaching

• Lead and develop a biblically grounded, consistent, and engaging teaching ministry for students.

• Oversee the teaching ministry, including the selection of curriculum and Bible studies.

• Identify, recruit, and equip volunteers who are gifted and passionate about teaching God’s Word.

Leading

• Work to align and connect all aspects of the student ministry with the broader life and ministry of FBC.

• Develop a discipleship structure focused on the spiritual growth and maturity of students, equipping them to live on mission.

• Provide leadership and oversight for all student ministry activities, retreats, and mission trips.

• Encourage, facilitate, and support student-led ministries, especially “on-campus” ministries such as Youth Commission International (YCI) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

• Develop and maintain a healthy relationship with schools in our community.

• When possible and appropriate, maintain a good relationship with NC Baptist Student Ministry team and activities.

Planning

• Schedule activities, retreats, and mission trips that support the vision and mission of the student ministry and FBC.

• Develop teaching plans, topics, and series that address the spiritual needs and development of students.

• Ensure that all student ministry plans and activities remain aligned with the mission and vision of FBC.

Communicating

• Cultivate a strong sense of family and belonging within the student ministry through consistent and engaging communication.

• Develop and administer a student ministry communication strategy that keeps students and parents thoroughly and consistently informed.

• Help make the student ministry a visible, vibrant, and integral part of the life of our church family.

College Ministry

• Develop and lead an engagement strategy for college campuses in our community.

• Recruit, equip, and develop leaders to serve within the college ministry.

• Develop a discipleship structure focused on the spiritual growth and maturity of college students, equipping them to live on mission.

As a Member of the Ministry Staff Team

• Assist with the assimilation and integration of new members into the life of the church.

• Assist with pastoral care and ministry to individuals and families.

• Properly manage Student Ministry and College Ministry budgets and accounts.

• Participate in and assist with churchwide ministry events, initiatives, special projects, and worship services.

• Work collaboratively with the Senior Pastor and ministry staff to advance the mission and vision of FBC.

To apply:

Send the following to SPsearch@fbcsalisbury.org

·       Personal Testimony: Share how you came to know Jesus Christ and describe your calling to student ministry.

·       Cover Letter: Introduce yourself and your family, and share why you are interested in serving as the Student Pastor at First Baptist Church of Salisbury.

·       Resume: Provide an updated resume outlining your education, ministry experience, and relevant qualifications.