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Student Pastor
Oakland Woods Baptist Church of Clarkston, Michigan
About Oakland Woods
Oakland Woods Baptist Church (OWBC), established in 1985, is a multi-generational congregation that values biblical teaching and loving one another. We are very community focused and in a present phase of expansion as seen in our regular attendance which is upward of 100 adults, compared to 60 adults just a year ago. Our current youth group includes around 30 students that range from 7th grade to 12th grade. Our church has an immense heart for the unreached, which can be seen in our thriving bus ministry that provides local children in our area an opportunity to hear the gospel message. Each Sunday morning, on average 40-50 school-aged children have the opportunity to receive a free breakfast and learn about God’s message of love and salvation. On Wednesday evenings, we provide an engaging Awana program to over 70 elementary and preschool students. The result of this bus ministry is that we now have a racially diverse group of students in both our youth group and our children’s ministry. We anticipate that our youth group will grow to 40 students in the Fall of 2023 and retain an upward growth trend.
OWBC is located in the suburb of Clarkston, Michigan, about 40 miles north of Detroit with around 36,000+ residents, and many other great neighboring cities and townships. Clarkston has a highly rated, quality public school system that has earned national awards. Our community has a small-town feel, which provides us with the wonderful opportunity to impact each of our neighbors with the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that our church can be a light in the community where all who enter are able to grow deeper in their walk with Jesus, while simultaneously growing closer as a family.
At this time, OWBC is seeking a Student Pastor who will be primarily responsible for:
• Reaching, discipling and integrating the current and next generation of students into church through faith in Jesus Christ
• Planning and executing biblically rich, relevant and engaging services for our middle school and high school students (e.g., Sunday school, weekly meetings, service projects, retreats, and other team building activities)
• Creating, promoting and managing a youth ministry calendar
• Establishing and nurturing personal relationships as a trusted mentor and counselor to individual students
• Publishing and initiating communications with parents of students pertaining to the activities of the ministry
• Participating in weekly meetings with the Senior Pastor ensuring comprehensive understanding, accountability and agreement
OWBC seeks a Student Pastor candidate who:
• Confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and demonstrates a vibrant and growing personal walk with Jesus
• Meets Biblical qualifications found in Titus 1, 1 Timothy 3, and 1 Peter 5
• Affirms our Statement of Faith (BF&M 2000)
• Is compassionate to teens from a variety of backgrounds and desires to support all students
• Can communicate the Scriptures with depth and in a way that is life-changing to students
• Has a passion for missions and service projects
• Holds an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Can recruit, disciple, equip and collaborate with volunteers
• Has ability to manage a student ministry budget
• Is open to future discussions regarding obtaining his commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement (at the church’s expense)
• Will work to develop relationships with families from our bus ministry (while an ability to speak Spanish is not necessary, it may prove helpful in this area)
Compensation
OWBC is prepared to provide a $37,000-$40,000 annual salary alongside a health insurance benefit, retirement benefit, and two weeks of vacation. Interested candidates may send their resume to oaklandwoods.info@gmail.com for consideration.