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First Baptist Church of Peekskill (Peekskill, NY) – Associate Pastor of Family Ministries

The Big Picture

First Baptist Church of Peekskill, New York (https://www.fbcpeekskill.org) is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor – Family Ministry/Connections. The Family Ministry/Connections Associate Pastor will serve under the direction of the Senior Pastor to lead and shepherd the Family Ministry(ages 0-18 and their families) of the church and provide direction and oversite to a coordinated effort to connect with people visiting our church for the purposes of follow up and connection to our church family.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, teach, and disciple ages 0-18 and their families through Bible studies, worship, small groups, outreach, and fellowship activities.
  
• Plan and coordinate weekly Youth/Children related services, Sunday school, retreats, camps, and mission trips.
  
• Be available for counseling of young families and their children.
  
• Making home visits in families homes with children.
  
• Equip and support parents as the primary disciplers of their children (Deut. 6:4–9; Eph. 6:4).
  
• Manage the teams that connect to visitors who are attending the church for the first time or are prospects.
  
• Helping move people from being a visitor/prospect to member of the church through following up for the membership and Christian development classes.
  
• Teaching Christian development and membership classes.
  
• Equip and train adult volunteers to assist in the ministry.
  
• Engage with children and parents regularly for discipleship, encouragement, and support.
  
• Provide conferences and training for leaders, parents, and children.
  
• Develop a vision and strategy for spiritual growth and evangelism among ages 0-18 and their families under the umbrella of the churches vision(Connect, Grow, Serve, Go)
  
• Develop a volunteer training program that will always be looking for new volunteers.
  
• Be involved in no less than once a month attending and participating in each of the outreach ministries of the church. (Soccer Pizza, Good News Club, and Food Pantry)
  
• Preaching in the main service two-four times a year
  

Special Note

• As ministry is ever changing additional responsibilities and needs can be added to this position at the discretion of the Senior Pastor and or Board of Elders.
  

Qualifications:

• Spiritual: Committed follower of Jesus Christ with a passion for family ministries
  
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies, Theology, Family Ministry, or related field (Presently working on a Master’s degree preferred).
  
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience preferably in roles related to youth/children or family ministry such as full or part time work on a church staff, and or working for a parachurch organization.
  
• Skills:
  
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  
• Has a good grasp on developing relationships with parents and children.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of staff and volunteers.
  
• Passion for reaching youth and the Spanish-language groups in the community.
  
• Experience in leading and managing volunteers, teams, and projects.
  
• Is up to date on best family ministry practices
  

Preferences:

• Bilingual(Spanish/English): The ability to connect with families at their language will be a helpful tool in being able to reach families with the gospel and training them for godliness.
  
• Young Family: The ideal candidate would currently have a spouse and young children.
  

Personal Qualities:

• Demonstrates humility, integrity, and a servant heart.
  
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining a positive and team-oriented attitude.
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  

Compensation

Total Package Worth Over $100,000

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Associate Pastor at First Baptist church?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of First Baptist Church?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online sermon to Jason@No-FeePastorSearch.com