Pastor of Families and Students Full Time

Pastor of Family & Students

The Family & Student Pastor is responsible to the Lead Pastor (or the Board of Elders Personnel Sub-Committee in the absence of the Lead Pastor) for the development and promotion of the family and student ministry (Grades 7 – 12, and college).  The role of the Family/Student Pastor is to equip and serve the families and students of First Baptist Church of Neosho to Love God, Connect with People and Change the world.

Family Ministry:

Work with Pastoral Staff to create and foster discipleship enrichment initiatives that focus on the needs of young adults, young marrieds, and families
Provide Biblical counseling to married couples, parents and students as opportunities arise

Student Ministry:

Recruit and equip a team of volunteers to execute student ministry
Provide training and leadership development to older students
Plan and execute a calendar of events that promote growth and community for students
Research and recommend curriculum for all student ministries
Create strategies to transition 6th graders and high school seniors into and out of student ministry.
Maintain a community presence for students and families
Oversee the budget for Student Ministries

Team Roles:

Participate with the staff in praying, planning and promoting the entire ministry of the church
Participate with the staff in pastoral and prospect outreach

Other Duties:

Serve ex-officio on the Board of Elders and on one subcommittee.
The Family/Student Pastor will ensure a smooth transition of students into college ministry and will serve as a liaison to our college ministry

Qualifications:

A born-again believer
Affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 as their statement of faith
A clear calling to ministry
Become a member of First Baptist Church, Neosho
Spiritually mature, growing in personal study, prayer, and discipleship
A pastoral heart and burden for the people and ministries of the local church
Gifts and talents in the areas of student ministry, leadership and administration
Interpersonal skills in relating to a variety of persons and personalities
Humble, teachable, and team oriented
Supports the life of the church in its mission and purpose to Love God, Connect with People, and Change the World