College Minister

SHADES MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH•Vestavia Hills, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide pastoral leadership, vision, and oversight to all efforts aimed at reaching college students and helping them leverage who they are and what they’ve been given for the sake of the gospel, wherever they are and wherever God takes them.

Requirements

Passionate about discipling and reaching college students
Energized by casting vision, teaching, and leading students and volunteers
Highly relational with various types of students
Strong organizational skills and personal initiative
Self-aware, humble, and teachable
Clear calling to local church ministry
Bachelor’s degree completed

Responsibilities

Set the overall vision and direction for Shades College ministry
Lead by example in personal discipleship, disciple-making, and evangelism
Build meaningful relationships with college students while providing pastoral care and spiritual guidance.
Shepherd students through regular time on campus and one-on-one meetings
Champion a sending culture and build a clear pathway for discipleship and mobilization
Lead College Worship, including worship planning and sermon series development in collaboration with college and worship staff
Oversee ministry initiatives for ongoing discipleship
Partner with other church ministry areas to connect students in service and foster an intergenerational church experience
Strengthen relationships with Birmingham-area campuses and campus ministries
Develop and shepherd college staff and volunteer leaders, cultivating strong leadership pipelines
Regularly evaluate ministry effectiveness and manage the college ministry budget
Support the broader mission of the church by embracing the mission, values, and ministry strategy of Shades and assisting with church-wide initiatives as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned that may benefit the church.