Family Life Pastor

Lakes Area Vineyard Church

Job Description

JOB FUNCTION

Responsible for supporting and strengthening families by overseeing ministries that focus on the care of marriage, parenting, and family. This includes creating resources, classes, and providing pastoral care to help families grow spiritually and relationally.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Family Ministry

  • Cast the vision, and administrate the plan, to grow and care for families of all stages at the church 
  • Develop and lead parenting workshops, classes, and resources to equip parents with biblical principles and practical tools for raising children in the Lord
  • Oversee the success of Vineyard Kids through regular accountability, leadership development, and support of the Vineyard Kids Director 


Marriage Ministry

  • Cast the vision, and administrate a plan, for the growth and care of marriages in our congregation 
  • Responsible for the oversight and administration of the wedding and pre-marital process
  • Officiate weddings 


Funeral Ministry

  • Officiate funerals 
  • Oversight of the funeral process, including the bereaved family, funeral home, etc. 
  • Collaborate with the bereaved to plan and personalize funeral services


Pastoral Care 

  • Provide care, prayer, and spiritual guidance to individuals and families during times of need such as crisis, grief, illness, and transition


Preach and Teach

  • Active member of the preaching team


Perform all other duties as assigned or apparent 


QUALIFICATIONS

  • A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Firm rhythm built for personal devotion and time in the Word
  • Openness to the power and presence of the Holy Spirit
  • Heart of a shepherd
  • Passion for pastoral care
  • Experience in premarital and marital counseling
  • Strong leadership, administration, and organizational skills
  • Seminary/theological training, education, and/or certification 


BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
  • Retirement plan with a generous company match
  • Flexible work arrangements 
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Paid parental leave

About Lakes Area Vineyard Church

The mission of our church is to make disciples that experience God, grow in love for Him and others, and generously give that love away. We want to welcome everyone into a church that is healthy, growing, and multiplying, and we hope to plant other churches with the same mission.

Experience Required
1-5 years

Type
Full-time

Education Required
Master's Degree

Date Posted
1 day ago
Location
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Denomination
Vineyard

Church Size
750-1,000


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