Pastor of Family Ministries

Job Description:

The Pastor of Family Ministries at First Baptist Church of Mount Vernon will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive program for Christian discipleship of families, including partnering with and equipping parents, developing and overseeing ministry and outreach for children ages birth through high school senior. This position will be the primary pastor and shepherd of the junior and senior high students. This pastoral position will develop and implement teaching, recruiting, training and deployment of volunteer leaders, and provide support systems that will enable FBC Mount Vernon to fulfill its vision of loving God and loving others.

Responsibilities:

• Champion the vision and direction of the family ministries team.
• Assist in helping to care for the congregational needs of the church.
• Help with church wide events to support the mission and vision of the church.
• Provide theological leadership and biblical teaching to the congregation.
• Provide leadership, direction, and cohesion for Family Ministry.
• Equip, encourage and care for family ministry volunteers as they lead their teams/classes.
• Ensure that new volunteers are equipped to effectively minister to kids, students, and their parents.
• Plan and oversee Sunday morning and midweek programming for elementary through senior high school students.
• Oversee all events, camps and retreats within the family ministry, which may include family camp, youth retreats, VBS, and/or family/youth mission trips.
• Develop and implement a plan for on-going parent training and encouragement, which may include Bible studies to help them understand their role and responsibilities in discipling their kids.
• Oversee the safety of children, youth, and volunteers by ensuring all volunteers have met appropriate safety protocols.
• Live an exemplary personal life of spiritual devotion and leadership that is in harmony with clear Biblical standards.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the Senior Pastor and Deacons in regard to ministry-related issues.

Qualifications:

• A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by spiritual maturity and stability.
• Humble
• Filled with God’s Spirit
• Meets the qualifications of elder as established in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
• A love for kids, students, and families, but able to connect with all generations.
• The desire to engage in the work of discipleship and eager to cultivate a culture of discipleship within the church.
• An understanding, or at least an awareness, of special needs children ministry dynamics.

Supervision:

The Pastor of Family Ministries will report directly to the Senior Pastor.