Associate Pastor of Youth & Discipleship
OVERVIEW
Mulberry Baptist Church is a contemporary, largely younger congregation, Southern Baptist church with a five-member staff (Lead Pastor, Associate Pastor (open), Children’s Director, Preschool Director, and Ministry Assistant). We are looking for a full-time Associate Pastor to lead our Youth and Discipleship ministry. We believe the best fit for this ministry would be one who would consider themselves fun, relational, outreach-oriented, theologically conservative, a discipler, loves teaching, meeting, and working with students (middle and high school), and loves developing and overseeing discipleship ministries for all ages.
For this position, you would be responsible for the student ministry (middle and high school) including Sunday morning and Wednesday night Bible study, discipleship, regular social events throughout the month, summer retreat/camp, etc.. If so desired, our parents are used to helping with the behind-the-scenes event and retreat planning so you can spend more up front time with the students. For this position, you must enjoy discipling, hanging out, and talking to students and their friends and be able to lead them and be a part of relational evangelism. In short, if you enjoy sitting behind a desk all day, this is not for you; however, if you love spending time with and impacting students’ lives, send us your resume!
In regards to the discipleship portion of the position, you would oversee and develop the discipleship ministries for youth and adults. We currently have Sunday morning Bible studies, Life Groups (Sunday evening small groups that meet once a month), D-Groups (discipleship groups consisting of 4 to 6 individuals who meet weekly to discuss that week’s reading), Men’s and Women’s groups that meet monthly, etc. For the most part, these ministries need a point person to help with needed training, resources, organization, scheduling, etc.
OUR AREA
Houma and Terrebonne Parish (a parish is what other states refer to as a county) offer an experience blended with rich history, breathtaking landscape, and a flourishing culture that contributes to the distinctive fabric of Louisiana. From world-class fishing, birding, and hunting, to swamp tours, museums, festivals, Antebellum homes and numerous plantations, world loved Cajun culture, excellent department store shopping, family-oriented community, two renowned hospitals, and excellent schools (Nicholls State University is only a 20-minute drive along with numerous colleges within 60 miles).
Houma promises every resident will experience the flavor, spirit and wild nature that inhabit Louisiana’s wetlands. The wetlands and its denizens are immeasurable. It is a distinctive way of life, home to a blend of cultures and traditions, where diversity is a strength. It is a place where the land, its people, and its culture connect. These are just a few of the reasons why Houma was voted “The 2nd Happiest Place to Live in the USA” by a national study* done in 2014.
The residents making up Houma and its surrounding are around 100,000. It is just under an hour to New Orleans, which is one of the more unique cities in the USA, having many points of interest: jazz festivals, zoo, food, architecture, swamp tours, French Quarter, French Market, museums, aquarium, international airport (with inexpensive flights), and so much more. The draw of authentic Cajun culture, diverse environment and wildlife, historical sites, excellent food and proximity to New Orleans and Lafayette make Houma a central location for any resident who wishes to experience the culture of South Louisiana.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume (references not necessary at this point), and at least one recent example leading/teaching a youth Bible study to [email protected]. If you have additional videos, they would be helpful.
For additional information, see www.mulberrychurch.org, call Angel at 985-876-3204, or see an updated job description here: www.mulberrychurch.org/employment-opportunities/.
Associate Pastor of Worship & Youth
OVERVIEW
Mulberry Baptist Church is a contemporary, largely younger congregation, Southern Baptist church with a five-member staff (Lead Pastor, Associate Pastor (open), Children’s Director, Preschool Director, and Ministry Assistant). We are looking for a full-time Associate Pastor to lead our Sunday morning worship and Student ministry. We believe the best fit for this ministry would be one who would consider themselves fun, relational, outreach-oriented, theologically conservative, a discipler, a self-starter, and has a strong presence on stage as a talented singer.
Houma and Terrebonne Parish (a parish is what other states refer to as a county) offer an experience blended with rich history, breathtaking landscape, and a flourishing culture that contributes to the distinctive fabric of Louisiana. From world-class fishing, birding and hunting, to swamp tours, museums, festivals, Antebellum homes and numerous plantations, world loved Cajun culture, excellent department store shopping, family-oriented community, two renowned hospitals, and excellent schools (Nicholls State University is only a 20-minute drive along with numerous colleges within 60 miles).
Houma promises every resident will experience the flavor, spirit and wild nature that inhabit Louisiana’s wetlands. The wetlands and its denizens are immeasurable. It is a distinctive way of life, home to a blend of cultures and traditions, where diversity is a strength. It is a place where the land, its people, and its culture connect. These are just a few of the reasons why Houma was voted “The 2nd Happiest Place to Live in the USA” by a national study* done in 2014.
The residents making up Houma and its surrounding are around 100,000. It is just under an hour to New Orleans, which is one of the more unique cities in the USA, having many points of interest: jazz festivals, zoo, food, architecture, swamp tours, French Quarter, French Market, museums, aquarium, international airport (with inexpensive flights), and so much more. The draw of authentic Cajun culture, diverse environment and wildlife, historical sites, excellent food and proximity to New Orleans and Lafayette make Houma a central location for any resident who wishes to experience the culture of South Louisiana.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
• On-going, thriving love relationship with Christ and His church
• Values love, family, relationships, integrity, purity, generosity, and humility (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1)
• Able to give and receive constructive insights. The entire staff operates as a team and shares insights with each other on how they can improve themselves or ministry areas
• Able to have fun, joke around, and minister at the same time
• Holds to the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message
• Demonstrates a call to vocational ministry and has or is working on a related ministry degree
REGULAR WORSHIP REQUIREMENTS
• Coordinate and lead a creative, contemporary worship service (Sunday am)
• Work with technicians to coordinate music lyrics, video elements, lighting, etc.
• Build, lead, shepherd, and rehearse with the vocalists, musicians, and audio/visual team
• Maintain and purchase needed equipment
REGULAR YOUTH REQUIREMENTS
• Loves to hang-out, talk to, and disciple youth
• Coordinate and lead Wednesday youth services (Bible study, musical worship, games, etc.)
• Oversee Sunday morning Bible study (not necessarily teaching)
• Communicate with youth via social media
• Minister to youth as needed
• Plan regular fellowship events, retreats, outreaches, fundraisers, etc.
• Meet with Youth Committee who can help with planning and details
• Develop youth discipleship groups
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, at least one audio/video leading worship, and other supporting materials to [email protected]. If you have additional videos, they would be helpful. We realize the importance of keeping this process private and confidential so references will only be asked for and called once we decide to pursue you as a candidate.
For additional information, see www.mulberrychurch.org or for an updated job description, see www.mulberrychurch.org/employment-opportunities/.
*https://mic.com/articles/94568/the-5-happiest-cities-in-america-are-in-the-state-you-d-least-expect