Youth Leader Internship

Internship Opportunity

First Baptist Church of Council Grove is offering and Youth Leader internship opportunity. We have worked with other Manhattan Christian College students before and are familiar with the schedule and commitments that the school requires. Our previous youth pastor that vacated this position did their senior year practicum with us, chose to remain employed here, and we have now transitioned them to full time youth ministry.

Because of the small amount of pay and hours we offer, this may be a good fit for someone wanting hands on experience in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.  Please see details below.

Job Description

The Youth Leader for First Baptist Church of Council Grove will work with the Pastor and Church Boards to provide an environment and opportunities for spiritual development and personal growth for the youth of Council Grove and surrounding communities. This individual will lead Unshakeable (Youth Group) and will plan and implement a strategy for evangelism and discipleship to local youth.

Church and Ministry Description

First Baptist Church of Council Grove is a thriving, growing, ABCUSA church in eastern Kansas. We are currently adding on to the facility to provide room for our many outreach ministries, a much larger nursery, and additional space for our youth group. Currently our youth ministry encompasses about 40 regular youth with average youth group attendance ranging from about 15 to 25 a night depending on community events. Sunday School is much smaller with attendance anywhere from 2 to 12.

We have a dozen youth volunteers that work with small groups, Sunday School, Christian Education, or meal provision. Youth Group currently meets at 6:30pm on Wednesday evenings. Each evening of youth group we have a free meal before lessons and many of the students who attend in the evening need that meal. Sunday School meets at 9:30am on Sundays with church following.

Camping is an important part of what we do here in connection to our children and youth ministry. The Church pays for all students to go to a Christian Summer Camp each summer. Each year the Church sends between 25 and 30 individuals to camp.

Requirements

• Must be a professing believer in Jesus Christ.
• Must personally abide and promote the truth of God found in The Bible.
• Must be over the age of 21 and be able to pass a background check.
• Must be willing to abide by the Constitution, Bylaws and Statement of Belief of First Baptist Church of Council Grove.
• Must be willing to work with the Head Pastor and Boards.

Responsibilities

The summarized purpose of this position is as follows:

• Will build relationships with the youth, providing spiritual guidance and mentoring to them.
• Will teach junior/senior high youth group once a week.
• Will teach junior/senior high Sunday School once a week.
• Will plan and implement regular opportunities for youth to experience God in practical ways, including camping, mission trips, community outreach, special events, volunteering, worship, conferences, etc. (Regular is defined as, at least, once per quarter.)
• Will work with our many volunteers, including youth sponsors, meal providers, and donors, to utilize their strengths to help build a successful youth ministry.
• Will partner with Christian Education to research and identify curriculum appropriate for the age, spiritual maturity, goals, and theology of the Church.
• Will meet monthly with Christian Education and Pastor to report and strategize on how to be best effective within this ministry context.
• Will partner with volunteers to keep up the youth group social media and other promotional materials for youth group and special youth events.

Compensation

• This position is set to $600 a month, to be paid biweekly. This is considered a pastoral position and is eligible for love gifts given by congregants for Pastor Appreciation and Christmas.
• Any youth ministry approved expenses will be purchased or reimbursed by the Church.
• Weekly travel to Unshakeable and Sunday school will not be reimbursed, but any other mileage accrued in fulfilling the above duties will be.
• Opportunities for pastoral education and personal growth are available.
  • If there are conferences, classes, or continuing education that are applicable to this position, the Church is pledged to help provide the Youth Leader with the resources to take them.

Additional Notes

• This position is estimated to average about 10hrs a week. This includes lesson preparation, teaching, relationship building, and event planning. The hours worked and compensation rate will be reviewed every 6 months to see if they are adequate for what is needed to fulfill the position excellently.
• With the number of volunteers we have, some elements of this position are negotiable based on skills and time constraints.

To Apply

Youth Leader Position Interviews
More information or documents can be requested by calling or texting Pastor Christopher Carlson at 785-393-6832 or email at kansaschris87@gmail.com. Interviews will be conducted in the last couple weeks of April. Applications should be mailed to the FBC Council Grove or emailed to Pastor Christopher Carlson at kansaschris87@gmail.com no later than April 15, 2026.  

Application for Youth Leader First Baptist Church

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Education:
Please list the highest degree you currently hold                                                     Year Graduated                                 

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? No               . If so, explain,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Ministry Experience (Paid or Volunteer)
If possible, please list 3 different positions you have served in ministry, paid or unpaid. Please include: the Church/ Organization, Position, Dates Served.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

Relevant Employment or Personal Experience that may not include ministry:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

To help us get to know you better, please answer the questions below. Feel free to answer on separate page.

1) Briefly share the story of your personal spiritual development, including how you came to
personal faith in Christ and your call to ministry.

 

 

2) Briefly, what is your philosophy of student ministry and discipleship?

 

 

3) Who are the people who have been influential in your life and ministry? Include some of your favorite writers, commentators, theologians.

 

 

4) What do you look for in a church that makes you comfortable working with them as a youth leader?

 

 

5) What is something a church could say or believe that would be a red flag about a youth leader position?

 

 

6) Psalm 23 is a famous passage of Scripture. Give an example of what you might teach a student referencing Psalm 23, including something applicable.

 

 

7) You have a student that is shy or withdrawn, what is your strategy to engage them?

 

8) This position is very part time, what other employment opportunities do you currently have? If not a local, what employment opportunities would you need to make a move make financial sense?

 

9) How do you maintain your own spiritual health to prevent burnout?

 

 

Disclaimer and Signature
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release.

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