Youth & Discipleship Pastor/Director

Bethany Bible Church is seeking a full-time Youth & Discipleship Pastor/Director who senses

God’s call into vocational ministry and has a growing passion to see people of all ages follow

Jesus wholeheartedly. We are looking for a leader with strong biblical convictions, a teachable

spirit, and a desire to grow as a shepherd, teacher, and discipler.

This role will focus on two primary areas:

1. Leading and discipling middle school and high school students.

2. Helping build and multiply a church-wide culture of discipleship and small groups.

Calling and Spiritual Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

● Loves Jesus deeply and is faithfully growing in their walk with Him.

● Loves the Word of God and desires to teach the whole counsel of Scripture.

● Has a burden to see disciples who make disciples.

● A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.

● A growing sense of calling to pastoral or ministry leadership.

● A humble, teachable spirit and desire to be mentored.

● A servant’s heart and love for people.

● Faithful in personal spiritual disciplines.

● Relational, approachable, and able to connect well with students and adults.

Youth Ministry Responsibilities

● Lead weekly youth gatherings with engaging, biblically rich teaching.

● Create safe and welcoming environments where students are encouraged to ask real

questions about faith.

● Help students develop a personal trust and faithful obedience in Jesus.

● Disciple students in small groups and one-on-one relationships.

● Recruit, train, and care for volunteer youth leaders.

● Partner with parents in the spiritual formation of their teenagers.

● Plan camps, service projects, mission and outreach opportunities.

● Encourage students to live on mission at school, at home, and in their communities.

● Faithfully oversee and administrate the budget of the Youth ministry.

● Work to establish an active and positive presence at the local schools.

Discipleship & Small Group Responsibilities

● Support SS Director and CE Committee in the Children’s Ministries and events

● Support and help strengthen existing small groups across all age levels.

● Training, Recruiting and coaching small group leaders under pastoral guidance.

● Assist in training kids Sunday School teachers and youth leaders.

● Help multiply groups by identifying and developing new leaders.

● Help implement a clear pathway for spiritual growth (Head, Heart, Hands).

● Encourage a culture where every believer is both being discipled and discipling others.

Experience & Education (Flexible)

● Ministry experience through church, internship, or parachurch ministry.

● Seminary or ministry training is preferred but not required.

● Willingness to continue theological and leadership development.

● Ability to teach, communicate, and build relationships.

Culture Fit

● Enthusiastic about being part of a multi-generational church family.

● Fully aligned with Bethany Bible Church’s mission to Praise God, Prepare His People,

and Proclaim the Gospel along with alignment to the BBC Constitution

● Excited to grow within a team context under the leadership of the Lead Pastor and

Church Board.

Salary & Benefits

● 50-65k per year

● Fringe Benefits - TBD