First Baptist Church Elkhart – FAMILY PASTOR

>>APPLY HERE<<

The Family Pastor’s Responsibilities Include:

Serves the Pastoral Staff:

Family Ministry
Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and vision for all of Family Ministries (Student Ministry Pastor, their staff, and Children’s Ministry – staff, programming, and events)
Recruit, train, and coordinate workers for Family Ministry classes and events, worship service programming, and other FBC programs alongside the Student Ministry and Children’s Ministry staff
Equip parents to be the primary disciplers in the lives of their students and children – providing resources, tools, and support
Communicate and advocate for the needs of the Student Ministry and Children’s Ministry to other staff and church leaders

Children’s Department
Serve alongside the Children’s Ministry staff by providing leadership and direct support for all Children’s Ministry classes, events, worship service programming, and FBC programs
Ensure a warm, friendly, and vibrant learning environment for children and families
Apply strong biblical standards and appropriate child development knowledge to meet the needs of FBC’s children in curriculum selection, programming, child discipline, classroom organization, etc.
Serves the Support Staff
Communicates and advocates for the needs of Family Ministry to other staff and church leaders
Oversees and develops staff team members under their care
Assists in any interdepartmental projects as needed

Serves the Congregation
Seeks to develop and motivate each family of FBC in deepening their walk with Christ while striving to unite with and complement other ministries within the church
Is a part of the Preaching/Teaching team of the church

What You Bring:

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (preferred in ministry area).
Preferred three to five years of experience in leading a children’s program in a church of comparable size.

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

Expected to live an exemplary life modeling the call, character, and competencies of a follower of Jesus Christ
Expected to be involved in the overall life of the church body by actively participating in Life Groups and other ministry-wide events and functions
Has strong computer and administrative skills for handling emails, coordinating events, organizing, brainstorming, and managing a budget
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues and can handle complaints and problems with tact, patience, and diplomacy
Demonstrates an enthusiastic, flexible, and willing spirit to work within constantly changing priorities
Is committed to excellence in the development, implementation, and execution of the Family Ministry
Is a passionate, dedicated, and contributing member of the Pastoral Staff Team
Participates as needed or requested in the development and implementation of the overall church ministry
Meets the qualifications for Elders (1 Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:6-9)
Participates as a member of the Elder Council; Will sign the church Ministry Leader’s Covenant
Member of First Baptist Church

>>APPLY HERE<<