Denomination: Non-Denominational Bible Church

Weekly Attendance:  650

Location: Midlothian, TX

The Role: Student Pastor

Meet Midlothian Bible Church:

Midlothian Bible Church started in late 1971 as an informal Bible study led by Dallas Theological Seminary students. By the spring of 1973, the group had grown and began to have an interest in forming a church. Soon after, MBC was established, first meeting in a converted child care facility.

The church soon outgrew their original facility, and the Lord provided 10 acres of land. In 1985, the first phase of the Midlothian Bible Church was built. A new Children’s and Youth building was added in 2003, allowing MBC to reach more families.  

Today, with the leadership of Lead Pastor Matt Reynolds and a dedicated team of gifted staff members, elders, and laity, MBC continues to grow. Midlothian Bible Church continues reaching people for Christ by being steadfast in His Word for the community of Midlothian and the world.

About the Student Pastor:

The Student Pastor will play a key role in the health and mission of the Student Ministry of the Midlothian Bible Church family by focusing on students and their families. This role encompasses the oversight and development of the ministry to High School and Middle School students while working collaboratively with the pastoral team in providing spiritual leadership.

The Student Pastor's Responsibilities Include: 

Lead, organize, plan, and build youth ministry that is consistent with the mission, values, measures, and overarching strategy of Midlothian Bible Church

• Oversee, delegate, and work with the student ministry admin and team
• Plan and implement spiritual growth gatherings, activities and events that include opportunities for students to worship, experience community, learn Biblical truths and apply them to their lives (spiritual growth)
• Plan and implement outreach gatherings, activities and events that include opportunities for students to invite friends to hear the Gospel or to share the Gospel (evangelism)
• Plan and implement gatherings, activities or events, developing students who want to minister, lead, reach out and serve others, impacting them with the love of Christ (student leadership)
• Involve students in the youth ministry and ministry of the church as a whole, supporting and participating in the church’s vision, worship services, and activities
• Set a budget that reflects ministry priorities and be prudent with finances, sticking with the budget you set

Teach, disciple, mentor, counsel and relate to students

• Develop a flexible 3-year scope and sequence for Middle School teaching opportunities and a 4-year scope and sequence for the High School, so parents and volunteers know the general direction
• Help students grow in their understanding of the Bible, Theology, and Apologetics
• Disciple students in small groups or face to face so that they learn a model to be able to disciple others
• Meet regularly with students in order to build relationship with students and to create doors for teaching, mentoring, discipleship, and counsel
• Build relationships with unchurched kids with no strings attached by involvement in the mentoring program in our local public school
• Seek out opportunities to “hang out” with kids on campus, at sports events, or in the community
• Lead students to reach out with the Gospel and make disciples

Recruit, equip, empower, and encourage volunteers

• Recruit, equip, empower, and encourage to be ready to go each ministry season
• Every student should know an adult who is praying, caring and investing in their lives
• Meet regularly with your volunteers 
• Pour into the ministry team with regular training and equipping

Partner with parents of the students

• Clearly share plans, goals, and strategy with parents so they understand the direction and can have buy in 
• Create avenues of consistent contact with parents (regular e-newsletters, parent meetings, etc.)
• Become aware of the needs of the parents

What You Bring: 

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

Education & Experience

• 3-7 years of church/ministry experience
• Undergraduate degree, required; Seminary degree, bonus

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• History of doing life in authentic community with students 
• Habit of identifying, recruiting, and developing leaders
• Pattern of regularly encouraging and lifting up the accomplishments of students and ministry leaders
• Heart to see students become passionate followers of Christ who reach their friends and share the good news of Jesus. 
• Strong team player working in tandem with other pastors, church staff, and church family
• Network with other youth ministers in the community
• Attend weekly staff team meetings, work together with all areas of ministry, share ideas
• Provide a weekly report to the senior pastor of your goals, accomplishments, prayers and praises
• Meet weekly/biweekly with senior pastor

What it's Like to Live in Midlothian, TX: 

Situated in Ellis County just 26 miles south of Dallas and Fort Worth, this suburban gem sparkles quietly on the bustling North Texas landscape. With a population around 53,000, this affluent community blends cosmopolitan amenities with provincial living.

Incorporated in 1888, Midlothian still celebrates its rural heritage built on cattle farms, cotton gins, and corn production while forging into a future defined by business growth, stellar education, gorgeous homes, a growing local dining scene, and quality of life. The community has undergone rapid growth in the past decade fueled by a steady influx of new residents, ongoing housing, retail, commercial development, and several new school campuses. 

Renowned chiefly for its ample outdoor activities from paddleboard or kayak trips along Joe Pool Lake where visitors find plenty of trails & breathtaking views. Additionally, construction on a new library and city hall are underway in Midlothian’s quaint downtown.

Businesses that call Midlothian home include Gerdau, Holcim, Applied LNG, Ash Grove, Buckley Oil, Martin Marietta, the Midlothian Towne Center, while Google, Methodist Midlothian Medical Center, Sunrider Manufacturing, and SunOpta are among the community’s newest corporate residents. (Midlothian, Texas)

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