Youth Minister Search Process
At Oakridge Baptist Church, we believe that bringing on a new Youth Minister is a vital step for our church family. We are committed to a deliberate and organized search process to find the leader God has called to serve our students and families.
Below is an overview of our search timeline and what applicants can expect as we move forward together.
Below is an overview of our search timeline and what applicants can expect as we move forward together.
Search Timeline & Process
Phase 1: Resume Collection (August 1 – August 30, 2026)
Our application window opens today! We will be accepting resumes and cover letters through the end of August. We invite all qualified candidates called to youth ministry to submit their materials.
Phase 2: Initial Questionnaire
At the beginning of September, candidates who submitted a resume will receive a follow-up questionnaire. This step allows candidates to share more about their ministry philosophy, doctrinal alignment, and personal testimony in greater detail.
Phase 3: Candidate Evaluation & Interviews
Our search committee will review all completed questionnaires against our job description and doctrinal standards. Candidates who meet our qualifications will be invited to participate in interviews with our Senior Pastor and search team.
Phase 4: Candidate Selection & Narrowing
Through prayer and evaluation, the search committee will narrow our candidate pool down to a final candidate. Final steps during this phase will include comprehensive background checks, reference checks, and follow-up conversations.
Phase 5: Presentation to the Church Body
The selected candidate will be invited to visit Oakridge Baptist Church, meet our students, leadership, and church family, and be formally presented to the congregation for consideration and vote.
Phase 1: Resume Collection (August 1 – August 30, 2026)
Our application window opens today! We will be accepting resumes and cover letters through the end of August. We invite all qualified candidates called to youth ministry to submit their materials.
Phase 2: Initial Questionnaire
At the beginning of September, candidates who submitted a resume will receive a follow-up questionnaire. This step allows candidates to share more about their ministry philosophy, doctrinal alignment, and personal testimony in greater detail.
Phase 3: Candidate Evaluation & Interviews
Our search committee will review all completed questionnaires against our job description and doctrinal standards. Candidates who meet our qualifications will be invited to participate in interviews with our Senior Pastor and search team.
Phase 4: Candidate Selection & Narrowing
Through prayer and evaluation, the search committee will narrow our candidate pool down to a final candidate. Final steps during this phase will include comprehensive background checks, reference checks, and follow-up conversations.
Phase 5: Presentation to the Church Body
The selected candidate will be invited to visit Oakridge Baptist Church, meet our students, leadership, and church family, and be formally presented to the congregation for consideration and vote.
How To Apply
If you feel called to serve the youth in the St. Louis Metro region and align with our mission and doctrinal beliefs, we would love to hear from you. Review the linked job description, and email your resume and a brief cover letter introducing yourself to: pastor@oakridgebaptist.org
Resumes will be collected through August 30, 2026. Thank you for your interest in serving alongside us at Oakridge Baptist Church!
Resumes will be collected through August 30, 2026. Thank you for your interest in serving alongside us at Oakridge Baptist Church!