Pastor to Families Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Family Pastor at Seneca Baptist Church will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive program for the discipleship of families, including partnering with and equipping parents, developing and overseeing ministry and outreach for children ages birth through senior high school. This position will be the primary pastor and shepherd of the middle and high school students. This pastoral position will develop and implement teaching, recruiting, training and deployment of volunteer leaders, and provide support systems that will enable the families of Seneca Baptist to fulfill its vision “to help every person become a more devoted disciple of Jesus.”
 
Church Leadership:
•      Be a part of the Pastoral staff to help fulfill the church’s vision.
•      Champion the vision and direction of the church in family ministries.
•      Assist in helping to care for the congregational needs of the church.
•      Help in church wide events to support the mission and vision of the church.
•      Participate in all staff meetings and prayer times.
•      Help provide theological leadership and biblical teaching to the congregation.
•      Manage the budget for family ministries.
 
Leadership Development + Care:
•      Provide leadership, direction, and cohesion within the family ministries of SBC.
•      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.
 
Developing Relationships:
•      Working alongside the staff, regularly connect and clearly communicate all news, events, and training opportunities with volunteers, students, and parents to build relationships and help them pursue Jesus.
•      Visit local schools and spend time with students outside of normal church times.
 
Planning & Programming:
•      Plan and lead Sunday morning and midweek gatherings for middle and high students, including music, media, message, and other activities.
•      Plan and oversee Sunday morning programming for birth through senior high school students.
•      Pastoral contact for midweek AWANA program.
•      Oversee all events, camps and retreats within the family ministry, which may include family camp, youth retreats, VBS, and/or family/youth mission trips.
•      Establish and oversee a comprehensive curriculum between all areas of the family ministries, such as Gospel Project, Orange, or other cohesive curriculum.
•      Develop and implement a plan for on-going parent training and encouragement, which may include Bible studies to help them understand their role in discipling their kids.
•      Oversee the safety of children, youth, and volunteers by ensuring all volunteers have met appropriate safety protocols
 
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
•      A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by spiritual maturity and stability.
•      A strong, biblically grounded marriage and family dynamic; able to manage your household well, (1 Timothy 3:4-5).
•      A bachelor’s degree from an accredited Bible college, university, or seminary, preferably with concentration in student and/or family pastoral ministry.
•      A love for kids, students, and families, but able to connect with all generations.
•      Experienced in recruiting, organizing and developing volunteer and leadership teams.
•      A high-energy leader and team builder with passion for lost people in the community.
•      Strong conflict management and public relation skills.
•      Flexible and calm under pressure and/or in emergency situations.
•      Self-motivated, results-oriented, independent worker with the leadership and administrative skills necessary to recruit, engage, and lead teams, but who also thrives in a collaborative environment.
•      An understanding, or at least an awareness, for special needs children ministry dynamics.
 
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•      Develop and maintain a positive, healthy “team spirit” and relationship with staff, recognizing and valuing each person and each role.
•      Live an exemplary personal life of spiritual devotion and leadership that is in harmony with clear Biblical standards.
•      Actively pursue genuine relationships with the people of Seneca Baptist Church, to be the “church” and to promote cross-generational and multi-cultural relationships and ministry.
•      Participate in a Bible study group, though not expected or required to be the leader.
•      Handle administrative duties and responsibilities with diligence and integrity, paying careful attention to details and deadlines, and seeking to complete assigned tasks on time.
•      Maintain open lines of communication with the Pastor, staff, and Pastoral Leadership Team.
 
SUPERVISION:
The Family Pastor will report directly to the Senior Pastor and will be held accountable by the Pastoral Leadership Team of Seneca Baptist Church.