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Lighthouse Baptist Church is a thriving, independent Baptist congregation devoted to shining the light of Christ throughout the greater St. Louis region and beyond.

Lighthouse is led by Senior Pastor Daniel Duke and his wife, Laura Duke, who serves as the church’s Children’s Ministry Director. Before coming to St. Ann, the Dukes served faithfully as missionaries in Peru for 15 years, where God gave them a deep love for cross-cultural ministry and a vision to plant a bilingual church—one family united under one Savior, worshiping and growing together in two languages.

That vision became reality at Lighthouse Baptist Church. Today, the church offers two vibrant services each Sunday—one in English and one in Spanish—both given equal attention, excellence, and passion. This bilingual model is more than a worship format—it is a heartbeat of mission, reflected across every ministry, including children, students, and adults.

With an average Sunday attendance of around 500 people, Lighthouse is a growing, multigenerational congregation marked by joyful worship, biblical preaching, and a deep sense of community. The church family is warm, welcoming, and passionate about reaching people from every background with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The next step in this mission is reaching the next generation. Lighthouse is prayerfully seeking a Youth Pastor who will build a thriving ministry that connects students from both English- and Spanish-speaking backgrounds. This leader will model unity, authenticity, and gospel-centered discipleship—helping students come to know Christ personally, grow in His Word, and live boldly for Him.

Lighthouse Baptist Church remains firmly committed to the authority of Scripture, expository preaching, and intentional disciple-making. Every ministry is designed to point people toward Christ and equip them to serve others in love.

As the church continues to expand its reach, Lighthouse holds fast to its mission:

• To love God passionately through authentic, Spirit-led worship
• To love others selflessly across languages and cultures
• To serve the world faithfully with the light and truth of the gospel

At Lighthouse, you’ll find a church united by faith, energized by mission, and eager to see students from every background encounter Jesus—the true Light of the world.

Would you like me to add a short “Vision for Student Ministry” paragraph (around 100 words) that describes Lighthouse’s goals for its youth program under the next pastor? It would make a strong follow-up section in the candidate packet.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry, Biblical Studies, Christian Education, or a related ministry field is preferred, providing a solid foundation in theology, student development, and practical ministry leadership.

• OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Communications, or the Social Sciences, coupled with significant youth ministry experience, demonstrating the relational, organizational, and teaching skills needed to effectively lead and disciple students.

• Additional training or coursework in family ministry, counseling, or adolescent development is highly valued, equipping the youth pastor to minister wisely and compassionately in a variety of student and family situations.

• A minimum of 2–5 years of hands-on experience serving in youth ministry—whether through a church staff role, internship, or volunteer leadership—is strongly preferred to complement formal education.

• The ideal candidate will bring both biblical depth and real-world ministry experience, demonstrating a passion for helping students encounter Christ, grow in faith, and live out the gospel daily.