NextGen Pastor Full Time

First Baptist Church of Florala is small town church right on the Alabama/Florida state line that averages 150-165 for Sunday morning worship. Sunday morning children’s worship averages 10-15.  Our youth group has had as many as 35 in regular Wednesday night attendance within the last year.  Our K-6 Wednesday attendance averages 25-30. We primarily serve two different high schools. 

We are seeking someone who is….

Preferably a married man who meets qualifications of Pastor/Elder/Overseer as defined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9

Possess a clear ministerial calling

2 years’ experience or more is preferred

Bachelor’s Degree with willingness to pursue Seminary training

Affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000

Participate in and support church-wide vision

Oversee all ministry relating to Children and Youth from Birth through College

Must be willing to submit to a background and credit check  

Reports to Sr. Pastor

o   Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain a presence in local schools
• Recruit, disciple, and support committed volunteers to teach children’s classes, nursery, Sunday Children’s worship time, and college and career classes
• Coordinate VBS along with the Children’s committee
• Plan summer retreats/camps/etc. for children
• Plan and implement future after school program
• Be primary leader of the youth group (Grade 7-12)
• Develop a budget for Youth, Children’s Ministry, and VBS
• Develop and plan a variety of activities throughout the year that are accessible to all socioeconomic levels of the  youth group
• Include youth group in all interests of the church
  • Evangelistic outreach/visitation
  • Community missions’ projects
  • Short term missions’ trips
  • Church workdays
  • Etc.
• Raise up leaders from within the youth group for ministry
• Build close relationships with parents and families of youth to provide discipleship
• Posses or attain a CDL
• Preach and teach as needed
• Assist Sr. Pastor with visitation (hospital, follow up, shut ins)
• Assist with funerals as needed
• Attend monthly deacon/quarterly church council meetings
• Attend weekly staff meeting