Pastor, College and Career ministries

Pastor, College and Career ministries

Fellowship Bible Church

Fellowship Bible Church (FBC) is a Christ-centered, Bible-believing, multi-generational church located in Belmont, CA.  Our congregation consists of 175-200 person adults (college and up), 50-75 youth/children.  We are primarily an Asian American congregation but are slowly growing to become a multicultural church as we actively look to minister to the community around us.  Our three-fold vision is to 1) Teach the Bible, 2) Share the Gospel, 3) Encourage Christlikeness in all aspects of our lives (details here: https://www.fbc-belmont.org/vision-story).

We are seeking a full-time pastor to join our pastoral team.  This position will have multiple responsibilities.  50% of the time will be focused on leading, teaching and shepherding FBC’s college and young adult ministry, called Quest.  25% of the time will be spent on starting a ministry for young married couples, and 25% of the time will be spent guest teaching at various FBC ministries, including preaching from the pulpit on 8-10 Sundays per year. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Overseeing the Quest (college and young adult) ministry - 50% time

• Engage with, care for and shepherd the members of Quest.  Be involved in counseling, prayer and other such activities related to ministry
• Oversee the Biblical teaching and curriculum for Quest.  Be the primary teacher for the Quest ministry on Friday nights.  Lead Bible study preparations for Quest small group leaders. 
• Build a warm and welcoming community, where college and young adult congregants can find true fellowship.  Set a culture of honesty and transparency, so that Questors feel safe sharing their struggles and challenges in life.
• Oversee the Quest leadership team (composed of lay volunteers and Quest members) to organize and manage Quest activities and programs
• Identify, recruit and develop potential future leaders within Quest.  Create a leadership training structure and develop curriculum that prepares them for serving in this capacity
• Provide opportunities for Questors to use their spiritual gifts to serve each other and members of the broader church
• Continue to develop the vision for Quest as a ministry within FBC.  Understand the similarities and differences in needs between college and young adults, and determine the best ways to address them.
• Develop and oversee outreach strategies for Quest
• Develop and oversee retention strategies for college students who grew up at FBC and return home for summer and/or after graduation

Oversee the young married couples ministry - 25% time

• Start a ministry for young married couples.  Many of these couples are involved in leading youth or attending other ministries, but do not have one of their own.
• Develop a vision and structure for the group.
• Engage with, care for and shepherd the young married couples.  Be involved in counseling, prayer and other such activities related to ministry
• Build a warm and welcoming community, where congregants can find true fellowship.  Set a culture of honesty and transparency, where the challenges and struggles of marriage can be discussed and shared
• Identify, recruit and develop potential future leaders within the young married couples. 
• Oversee the Biblical teaching and curriculum for this ministry

Teaching at other ministries and preaching from the pulpit - 25% time

• Guest teach at various ministries across FBC, such as CTF (high school ministry) or Step-by-Step (young families)
• Prepare and preach sermons on 8-10 Sundays per year to FBC’s entire adult congregation in ways that are practical and relevant
• The ideal teacher will be:
• An expository preacher who expands people’s knowledge of the Bible
• A dynamic communicator who conveys the truths of scripture in ways that are understandable and relatable
• An inspirational speaker who challenges people to take their faith seriously

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• A devoted follower of Christ, who is obedient to the Holy Spirit’s leading
• A person of integrity, befitting the specifications for elders listed in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.  One who diligently seeks to live out their faith in all areas of their lives
• Excellent emotional intelligence, with the sensitivity needed to communicate effectively amidst conflict or during difficult circumstances
• Passion for and commitment to the people they shepherd.  A love for the people God has placed under their care and a desire to build relationships with them.
• Servant leader who leads by example. One who willingly recruits, mentors and empowers other leaders to see them succeed.
• A collaborative team player, who can partner effectively with FBC’s staff, elders, deacons, and congregation in pursuit of ministry
• Takes initiative, self-motivated and has a strong work ethic.  Willing to “roll up their sleeves” to get work done
• Communicates Biblical truth with love, meaning the courage to take a Biblical stance but with understanding, compassion and sensitivity
• Thoughtful and exercises good judgment.  Not afraid nor too proud to ask for wisdom from others in order to make the best decision
• Possesses an open, humble, teachable spirit

THEOLOGICAL BELIEFS AND PRACTICAL ELEMENTS OF FBC:

• Inerrancy and authority of Scripture
• Substitutionary atonement
• Eternal security
• Literal Creation
• Dispensational – premillennial, pretribulational, distinguish Church & Israel
• Cessationist – sign gifts no longer normative in church practice
• Complementarian – men & women equal and distinct
• FBC’s full articles of faith can be found here: https://acc76291-72b0-4b05-b88c-cbabc69277fd.filesusr.com/ugd/faf6cc_d72b8cf389f149328c5904634dfee255.pdf
• Expositional Preaching

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

• BS or BA in Biblical studies required, MDiv or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of relevant ministry experience preferred
• Strong biblical knowledge with a deep understanding of Christian theology
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.  Able to address sensitive and/or confidential issues with discretion and tact.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, equip, motivate and work with lay leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, shepherd and inspire those around them
• The flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and the resilience to overcome setbacks
• This position is full-time with the expectation of working on Sundays, nights and weekends as needed

If you like to apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]

Our website: www.fbc-belmont.org