Student Pastor
12 Oaks Baptist Church
Position Summary:
A growing disciple of Jesus Christ who leads students to be disciple makers in the Kingdom of God as a part of this local body of believers fulfilling the Great Commission.
Position Responsibilities:
Students
Evangelize - Disciple - Worship - Missions
Helping Develop a Biblical worldview
Meet new students in community / schools engaging into God’s Kingdom
Parents
Encourage and Engage parents as spiritual leaders of their students
Partner with parents to equip them to minister in the home
Communicate the why, the when, the how to help inform parents
Volunteers
Recruit and train volunteers to lead small groups and activities
Safety training
Encourage volunteers to grow in their own relationship with the Lord
Staff
Work along side church staff
Recruit and train interns/residents for ministry
Build relationships in church as a whole, implementing students to church
Other duties as assigned by Pastor
Position Requirements:
- Authentic faith in Jesus Christ, grounded in God’s Word
- Exhibits a calling and giftedness as a teacher/preacher
- Computer literate
- Organized, multi-tasker, manage budgets, good people skills
- Ministry experience preferred
Compensation:
Salary based on experience and qualifications.
About 12 Oaks:
12 Oaks Baptist Church exists to glorify God by helping people believe in Jesus, become more like Him, and belong to His church. Located in the heart of Paducah, Kentucky, we are a healthy, growing Southern Baptist congregation averaging 475 in weekly worship. We emphasize gospel-centered teaching, authentic relationships, and excellence in ministry execution. Our staff team works together as one—strategic in structure, creative in approach, and unified in mission. We’re committed to reaching the next generation through intentional discipleship, meaningful worship, and a culture of service.