Areas of Responsibilities:
· The Family Pastor will be responsible for developing and executing a long-term vision for the families of Covenant Baptist Church.
· He will work directly with seventh through twelfth grade, while giving leadership and guidance to birth through sixth grade, and college/career.
· Family Ministry
o Develop and implement a plan for on-going parent involvement, training, equipping, and encouragement
o Create discipleship opportunities for family spiritual growth
o Develop strategies to connect all parts of the Family Ministry to the overall life of the church
· Student Ministry (7th-12th grade):
o Develop and conduct a strong discipleship program for the student ministry
o Serve as a role model for our students and promote their involvement in the total ministry of our church
o Provide planning and supervision for a comprehensive student ministry, including guidance of and the selection, enlistment, and training of student workers
o Organize and execute Bible studies, outings, fellowships, retreats, and special events to strengthen the church ministry to students and their parents
o Provide age-appropriate recreational opportunities
o Prepare and administer an annual student budget
o Develop and implement a plan to reach out to youth in the community
· Children’s Ministry (Birth/6th grade)
o The Family Pastor will work with the Children’s Council to plan and implement the Children’s Ministry. This ministry includes, but is not limited to:
§ Providing leadership and guidance to all aspects the Children’s ministry such as:
§ Nursery, Sunday school, VBS, AWANA, Children’s Choir, Children’s camps
§ Preparing and administering the Children’s Ministry budget
· College and Career Ministry
o Work with the leadership and members of this ministry to provide opportunities for spiritual, relational, and social growth. This includes, but is not limited to:
o Curriculum selection and training
o Organization of fellowship, outreach, and ministry
· Other general and overall ministry responsibilities are included in a complete job description found at mycbcc.org.
Qualifications:
· A strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission of the church.
· Proven experience in student or family ministry (5+ years preferred)
· Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal skills
· Training/Degree from a seminary.
At Covenant Baptist Church Collierville, we are a warm and welcoming, conservative Southern Baptist Church committed to glorifying God through worship, teaching, and service. We desire to cultivate genuine multi-generational fellowship by connecting those generations within our church for mutual encouragement.