Job Overview

First Baptist Church of Odessa is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor of Student Ministry & Missions to lead and develop our student, outreach, and missions ministries.

The Associate Pastor will work closely with the Senior Pastor and church leadership to disciple students, equip volunteers, strengthen outreach efforts, and help the church fulfill its mission of reaching people with the gospel locally, nationally, and internationally.

We are looking for a spiritually mature, biblically grounded ministry leader who has a genuine passion for students, families, discipleship, evangelism, and missions.

The ideal candidate will be a dedicated spiritual leader with a heart for mentoring youth and guiding individuals through life's challenges with compassion and biblical insight. This position is integral to our mission of fostering spiritual growth, community engagement, and global outreach.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement innovative student ministry programs that promote spiritual growth, biblical understanding, and community involvement.
Provide spiritual guidance, mentoring, and pastoral counseling to students and their families.
Lead regular youth worship services, Bible studies, retreats, and special events tailored for youth and young adults.
Coordinate local and international mission trips, fostering awareness of global needs and encouraging active participation among youth.
Collaborate with church leadership to design outreach strategies that engage the local community in meaningful ways.
Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, and mentorship to build a strong team dedicated to youth ministry and missions.
Plan and manage event logistics for youth activities, mission projects, and community service initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Religion - Biblical and Theological Studies required.
Proven experience in teaching religious studies or biblical theology with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor youth in a faith-based setting.
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills that engage youth and young adult audiences effectively.
Demonstrated ability in pastoral counseling, crisis management, and conflict resolution.
Experience in pastoral, youth, and outreach ministry strongly preferred.
Exceptional written verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge of religious leadership principles combined with strong organizational abilities for program development and execution.
Familiarity with pastoral theology principles that inform compassionate spiritual guidance during challenging life moments.

This is an opportunity to serve as a key pastoral leader in a growing ministry environment, investing directly in the spiritual development of students and equipping the church to reach its community and the world with the gospel.

We are seeking someone who is more than a ministry administrator- we are looking for a pastor, disciple-maker, leader, and missionary-minded servant who is passionate about seeing people come to know Christ and grow in their faith.

If you believe God is calling you to this ministry and your gifts and experience align with this position, we invite you to prayerfully consider applying!

Application Question(s):
Why do you feel God has led you, at this time, to become the Associate Pastor of Youth Ministry & Missions at First Baptist Church, Odessa MO?

Experience:
Youth Pastoral Ministry: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
Odessa, MO 64076: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person