MINISTER OF YOUTH & FAMILIES
First Baptist Church College Station is seeking a Minister of Youth and Families. The minister will provide a warm, welcoming, and loving environment for students from 7th-12th grade and their families. Additionally, the applicant will develop a ministry that equips parents to lead in discipleship in the home and through the church ministry. Applicants need to be highly relational, task-oriented in independent and collaborative environments, and able to think strategically. Salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Benefits currently include health insurance for the employee, retirement contribution, paid holidays, and PTO. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience; minimum 5 years of experience in a ministry lead position; ability to work in a team environment; and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additional requirements and preferred qualifications can be found in the full job description below
In order to be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter through the button below or by emailing youthsearch@fbccollegestation.com
At FBC College Station, we are committed to becoming and developing disciples of Jesus who are learning to live and love like Him. We pursue this mission through a variety of ministries for children, youth, college students, and adults. We also seek to carry out our mission through different outreach ministries. Each week we host men and women from around the world as part of our Discovery ministry. This ministry began nearly 60 years ago as an outreach to international women. In that time, it has grown to an annual enrollment of over 100 each week. We also host a weekly food pantry that meets the needs of nearly 200 families from the Brazos Valley. As we meet physical needs, we are given the opportunity to meet spiritual needs as well. We also partner with local, state, national, and international ministries and missionaries to further the gospel to our neighbors and the nations.
FBC College Station was started in 1923 in the wake of a revival at FBC Bryan when 30 Texas A&M University Cadets surrendered their lives to Jesus. From that point forward, our church has had a vital connection to Texas A&M, Aggie Baptist Student Ministry (BSM), and the Brazos Valley. We feel that God has strategically placed us where we are for kingdom purposes. Our church campus is located across the street from one of the two 5A College Station high schools. Additionally, we also serve as a major bus stop for the Aggie Spirit buses to and from campus. The community immediately surrounding our church consists of both single-family and multi-family housing. Our church campus is located in the central area of College Station.
Information about Bryan/College Station:
The sister cities of Bryan and College Station are a growing community. A recent article from Community Impact reveals that the area grew by 20,000 residents since 2020, which reflected a growth rate of 7.2%. BCS is centrally located between the four major metropolitan cities of Texas - Dallas (3 hours), Houston (90 minutes), San Antonio (3 hours), and Austin (90 minutes). Dubbed the Texas Triangle, this region of the state is expected to grow to a population of just over 31 million by 2040 because of residents' ability to easily access all of the amenities each neighboring city has to offer. Growth and expansion are evident in construction projects occurring throughout the community. Currently, TxDOT is working on a major expansion project of State Highway 6, the major North/South thoroughfare through BCS, called the BIG 6 Project. College Station also has its own commercial airport so residents do not have to drive out of town in order to catch a flight.
College Station is home to highly rated and award-winning schools and programs. CSISD consists of two Comprehensive High Schools (9th-12th grades), one Choice High School (9th-12th grades), three middle schools (7th-8th grade), three intermediate schools (5th-6th grade), and 10 elementary schools (Pre-K-4th grade). CSISD has also been designated as a District of Innovation and boasts a 94.7% graduation rate, which is above the state average.
BCS is home to two excellent Healthcare systems -Baylor Scott and White and St. Joseph Health. Baylor Scott and White has a major hospital located in south College Station with multiple clinics located in the community as well. St. Joseph has two hospitals, one in each of the cities of Bryan and College Station.
BCS is home to Texas A&M University and Blinn College. BCS is also affectionately known as “Aggieland.” Texas A&M has a current enrollment of just over 79,000 students, making it the largest student body in the US. A&M is classified as an R1 research university. The university serves as a hub for the community, offering college athletics events, fine arts through MSC Opas, as well as several art galleries on campus. A&M is also home to The George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Family activities/attractions:
Bryan/College Station is a wonderful place for families, offering numerous amenities across both communities. The two towns are close enough that residents can easily enjoy what each has to offer. For example, there are six movie theaters between the two cities, and the public library systems work together so residents only need one library card to access both.
Each town also shines individually. College Station alone features 57 parks, including three dog parks, two public pools, four recreation centers, and 42.22 miles of walking trails. The city also offers extensive street bike lanes, multiple splash pads, pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts, disc golf courses, and five golf courses.
Meanwhile, Bryan has 51 parks and more than 40 miles of walking trails. Bryan also offers facilities for a wide range of interests including skateboard parks, splash pads, tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts. Its established downtown area features a variety of restaurants, shopping, live music, community events, and art galleries.