Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Red House Baptist Church in Richmond, KY as they search for their next Student and Family Pastor. Red House is a warm and inviting community where faith and relationships are at the heart of everything they do.
The Student and Family Pastor role focuses on ministering to students (6th-12th grade) and their families, fostering spiritual growth through Bible studies, discipleship, mission trips, retreats, and events. Responsibilities include recruiting and training leaders, engaging parents, supporting student-led ministries, and managing budgets. Additionally, the pastor oversees a college ministry, collaborates with church staff, and may lead another ministry area (e.g., young adults, missions, or social media). The role requires strong leadership, organization, communication, and a servant-hearted approach to ministry.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Be called and committed to leading and serving students and their families in the local church
- (Preferred) Degree from an accredited seminary or (accepted) an accredited college
- Agree with the Current Baptist Faith and Message
- Team player that sees value in utilizing volunteers in their area(s) of giftedness
- Teachable, conscientious, motivated, and a self-starter and a hard worker
Responsibilities/ Summary of Duties:
- Direct, develop, and evaluate a comprehensive student ministry strategy that aligns with the vision and mission of the church and focuses on the spiritual growth of students
- Plan, organize, and coordinate mission trips (mainly summer), ministry/servant projects, evangelistic outreach opportunities, retreats, conferences, events, and fundraisers, especially Upward Basketball Concessions (and others when needed).
- Recruit, train, equip, and empower adult leaders and student leaders
- Be intentional in ministering to parents by engaging, supporting, and involving them in the student ministry
- Be willing to assist with the college ministry (when available and able) and support our partnership with the Baptist Campus Ministry at Eastern Kentucky University