JOB OPENING

Snapshot

Denomination: Southern Baptist Convention

Weekly Attendance: 300

Location: Overland Park, KS

The Role:  Pastor of Student Ministries and Outreach

Meet Emmanuel Baptist Church

Emmanuel Baptist Church is a biblically grounded, multi-generational Southern Baptist church in Overland Park, Kansas. Founded in 1964, they have a rich 60 year history of faithfully preaching the Word of God and taking bold steps to plant Christ-centered churches throughout the KC metropolitan area. 

Three core values championed by the EBC family are Biblical Preaching, Authentic Community, and a Great Commission Focus. They believe that the uncompromising teaching and preaching of God’s Word is the only foundation upon which a truly fulfilling and God-honoring life can be built. As they gather as one body for corporate worship, study the Bible in small groups, and devote themselves to prayer, members regularly “spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” The ripple effect is felt locally through ministries to fostering families, young moms, and hospital patients. It is felt internationally as EBC shares the love of Christ with children all around the world and supports missionaries in nations with little access to gospel witness.

Since 1964, Emmanuel Baptist Church has been the church on the hill in Overland Park, KS- a beacon of gospel-light shining in a world increasingly at home in spiritual darkness. It is EBC’s earnest prayer that the Lord continues to bless and enable them to stand as a bold gospel-witness in this generation and for many generations to come.

 

About the Pastor of Student Ministries and Outreach

This position is a full-time position that reports to the Executive Pastor. The main responsibility of this role is to partner with families and church leadership to make disciples of students and develop outreach strategies to engage students and families outside of the EBC community to integrate them into the full life of the church.

 

The Pastor of Student Ministries and Outreach Responsibilities Include

Biblical Teaching

 

• Lead student ministry gatherings on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings with a central focus on teaching and applying God’s Word in large and small group settings.
• Coordinate and lead the students on an annual summer camp trip where strong teaching, worship, discipleship, and the application of God’s Word is central. 
• Equip students with the resources they need to invest in their own spiritual growth and study of God’s Word.
• Help students develop a Christian worldview in which they are able to defend the faith and respond biblically to non-Christian ideologies they encounter in media, among their peers, and in the world at large.
• Stay aware of the pressures and influences students are facing in their context, and equip them with strategies to resist challenges to their faith.

 

Authentic Community

 

• Collaborate with church staff to ensure students are integrated into the larger body of the church.
• Foster a student ministry culture that reinforces the values of EBC as a whole.
• Plan and lead a monthly youth event that combines fun, community, and spiritual nourishment.
• Recruit student ministry volunteers who will be stakeholders in the ministry and offer their time, gifts, and hospitality.
• Conceptualize and conduct leadership-approved fundraisers to offset some of the student ministry event/trip costs to families.
• Shepherd and intentionally minister to whole families represented by the student ministry.
• As time allows, support students in their activities outside of church to build relationships with their family and friends.
• Communicate regularly with student ministry families. (Send out a regular newsletter and champion youth events to the whole EBC congregation through our promotional outlets and social media.)
• Foster a culture of welcome and invitation that permeates all aspects of the student ministry.

 

Great Commission Focus

 

• Plan and implement outreach strategies that would integrate new students and their families into the life of our church.
• Coordinate and lead the students on an annual youth mission trip.
• Stay up-to-date on current trends and best practices in student ministry.
• Recruit, train, and develop volunteer leaders and student leaders to multiply the effectiveness of the student ministry.
• Create a culture of service in the student ministry by facilitating opportunities for them to help with church-wide events and encouraging them to take ownership of their faith and serve the larger body in accordance with their gifts.
• Work with the Executive Pastor to appropriately create ads and promotions that will seek to engage unchurched students and their families.

 

Other responsibilities

 

• Act as staff liaison to the missions committee.
• Partner with staff and lay leaders to offer effective outreach in our community.
• Act as the staff liaison to the benevolence committee. 
• Oversee the Sunday morning hospitality team (greeters, ushers, coffee shop ministry).
• Flexibility to complete other pastoral and administrative duties as requested by the Executive Pastor. 
• On occasion, prepare and deliver Sunday morning sermons tailoring the message to a diverse congregation.

 

What You Bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Pastor of Student Ministries and Outreach:

 

Education & Experience

 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a ministry-related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in vocational ministry in the local church.
• Student Ministry and Community Outreach experience, preferred

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

• Robust knowledge of scripture and sound biblical interpretation / doctrine
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills
• Ability to connect with people and inspire action
• Enthusiastic about learning new ministry skills, systems, and technologies
• Familiar with Planning Center and ProPresenter

 

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

 

• Strong personal faith in and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ
• A man of exemplary Christian character who meets the qualifications of an elder (I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9).
• Passion for evangelism and discipleship
• Openness to collaboration and feedback. 
• Strong intrinsic motivation  
• A strong sense of calling to student ministry in particular

 

What it’s Like to Live in Overland Park, KS

Overland Park is a great place to live, work, and play. From its low crime rate and excellent schools to attractions such as the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead and the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, to a strong corporate presence, Overland Park remains a nationally recognized city. Just a sampling of the awards and honors Overland Park has received thus far in 2024 include 10 Best Places to Live for Families (Travel & Leisure), Happiest Cities in America (WalletHub), 15 Most Affordable and Safe Mid-to-Large Cities (MoneyGeek), and Top 5 Places to Raise a Family in 2024 (WalletHub). It is the second largest city in the KC metro, the median age is 38.4, and the median household income is $100,876. Adding to the quality of life, the Kansas City region is known for its famous BBQ, world champion professional sports teams, and over 35 miles of paved hiking and biking trails in Overland Park alone. The Kansas City area is also home to Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, providing a source of top-quality speakers, events, and access to a large theological library.

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to complete the steps below in order to apply and be considered for the position:

 

1. Submit a cover letter describing your interest and a resume summarizing your qualifications and experience.
2. If possible include a web link to a sample teaching video.
3. Send the cover letter, resume and sample teaching link to dbailey@emmanuelopks.org
   

The Executive Pastor will respond indicating receipt of these materials and outlining next steps. 

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