Student Minister Application

Thank you for your interest in the Student Minister role at Northbrook Baptist Church.

Please answer each question thoughtfully and honestly. Short, clear, and authentic responses are encouraged. Estimated completion time: 20-30 minutes.

You will also be asked to upload:

A current resume
Links to recent teaching videos or sermons
Any additional materials you believe may help us understand your ministry experience and philosophy
Personal/Family photo

Your name *

Email address *

SECTION 1 — Personal Information

Family Status *

Current Location *

Facebook (optional)

Please provide the full link to your profile

Instagram (optional)

Please provide the full link to your profile

Teaching Video Links

Please provide the full link to 1-3 teaching/preaching videos

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Current Church Website

SECTION 2 — Spiritual Life & Calling

Please keep responses concise and thoughtful.

Tell us briefly about your relationship with Jesus and how you came to faith. *

How did God begin to shape and clarify your calling to student ministry? *

What currently fuels and sustains your spiritual life and walk with Christ? *

What excites you most about discipling the next generation right now? *

SECTION 3 — Ministry Philosophy & Leadership

Please keep responses concise and thoughtful.

How would you describe your philosophy of student ministry and discipleship? *

What role should parents play in the spiritual formation of students, and how have you partnered with them in ministry? *

Describe how you have recruited, developed, and cared for volunteers or leaders. *

What does a healthy student ministry culture look like to you? *

Which area do you naturally gravitate toward most: *

Why do you gravitate toward that area? *

SECTION 4 — Leadership & Emotional Maturity

Please keep responses concise and thoughtful.

Describe a difficult ministry challenge or conflict you had to lead through. What did you learn from it? *

What types of ministry situations tend to drain you most, and how do you stay healthy in those seasons? *

Describe the kind of staff culture and leadership environment where you thrive most. *

In your opinion, what are the greatest spiritual challenges facing students today, and how should the church respond? *

SECTION 5 — Theology & Alignment

Please keep responses concise and thoughtful.

What are the core theological convictions that shape your ministry? *

Are there any theological positions or ministry philosophies that would make it difficult for you to serve within a Southern Baptist church context? *

What draws you to Northbrook and this opportunity specifically? *

Is there anything in your personal testimony, ministry history, or online presence that you believe would be important for us to know during the hiring process? *

SECTION 6 — Ministry Experience

Current / Most Recent / Previous Churches *

Provide the information below for any current / recent / previous ministry experience:

Church Name
Role
Years Served
Full-time / Part-Time / Internship / Volunteer
Average Worship Attendance
Student Ministry Size
Staff Team Size
Church Contact Preference (Yes=Okay to contact / No=Do not contact at this time)

Briefly describe your primary responsibilities and ministry focus in your current or most recent role. *

Why are you exploring a new ministry opportunity at this time? *

Have you ever been asked to resign or stepped away from a ministry role due to conflict, misconduct, or moral failure? *

If yes, please explain briefly. Otherwise, put "No" in the field.

Describe a ministry initiative, system, or culture you helped build that produced lasting fruit. *

Is there anything else you would want our team to know as we prayerfully consider your application?

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A copy of your responses will be sent to your email address.