Pastor of Families and Students

The Family & Student Pastor is responsible to the Lead Pastor (or the Board of Elders Personnel Sub-Committee in the absence of the Lead Pastor) for the development and promotion of the family and student ministry (Grades 7 – 12, and college). The role of the Family/Student Pastor is to equip and serve the families and students of First Baptist Church of Neosho to Love God, Connect with People and Change the world. 

Family Ministry:

1. Work with Pastoral Staff to create and foster discipleship enrichment initiatives that focus on the needs of young adults, young marrieds, and families
2. Provide Biblical counseling to married couples, parents and students as opportunities arise

Student Ministry:

1. Recruit and equip a team of volunteers to execute student ministry
2. Provide training and leadership development to older students
3. Plan and execute a calendar of events that promote growth and community for students
4. Research and recommend curriculum for all student ministries
5. Create strategies to transition 6th graders and high school seniors into and out of student ministry.
6. Maintain a community presence for students and families
7. Oversee the budget for Student Ministries

Team Roles: 

1. Participate with the staff in praying, planning and promoting the entire ministry of the church
2. Participate with the staff in pastoral and prospect outreach

Other Duties:

1. Serve ex-officio on the Board of Elders and on one subcommittee.
2. The Family/Student Pastor will ensure a smooth transition of students into college ministry and will serve as a liaison to our college ministry

Qualifications:

1. A born-again believer
2. Affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 as their statement of faith
3. A clear calling to ministry
4. Become a member of First Baptist Church, Neosho
5. Spiritually mature, growing in personal study, prayer, and discipleship
6. A pastoral heart and burden for the people and ministries of the local church
7. Gifts and talents in the areas of student ministry, leadership and administration
8. Interpersonal skills in relating to a variety of persons and personalities 
9. Humble, teachable, and team oriented
10. Supports the life of the church in its mission and purpose to Love God, Connect with People, and Change the World