Associate Pastor of Family and Worship
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
3 years experience on staff in a ministry context
MDiv, ThM ideal but not required
Competencies:
Personal diciple-maker
Proven track record of effective leadership
Persuasive and engaging communicator (written and oral)
Problem-solving skills
Proficient in use of social media
Capable of basic graphic design/website development
General Qualifications:
Meeting the 1 Tim. 3, Titus 1, and 1 Pet. 5 qualifications for church leaders
Exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a healthy family life
Pastoral philosophy of equipping and discipling
Commitment to teach approach to ministry including delegating responsibility to team members
Teacher with a love of God's word
Relational styler of leadership and ministry
Joyful spirit and good sense of humor
Capable of creating and executing a long-term vision for music & student ministries
Seek to intergrate student ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is intentionally intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church ministries
Understanding and desire to live in rural East Town of approximately 3,000 people
Specific Qualifications:
Recruit, disciple, and sustain a team of volunteer leaders for both music and students
Engage student's parents as vital partners
Teach and equip students and leaders in small and large settings
Communicate well with parents and come along side families, especially in times of crisis
Communicate well with church leaders and members
Relate to the unique needs of teenagers in today's culture
Ability to lead singing and play guitar at minimum but other instruments a bonus
Plan worship service including song selection and schedule musicians/singers as needed
Appreciation and williingness to use both hymns and modern songs
Understanding of audio & visual equipment
Ability to recruit and train other people to help with music
Responsibilities:
Ensure that the music and student ministry is functionion in an effective, focused manner
Recruit, train, and mobilize a ministry team for the music and student ministries
Follow through with the volunteer screening process to ensure a competent and qualified body of volunteer adults
Submit an annual budget to the Finance Team and Senior Pastor
Oversee the expenditures of the budget allocated towards the music and student ministries
Oversee fund-raising efforts for student ministry trips
Build relationships with faculty and staff at the middle/high school
Act as a direct report for the preschool and children's ministry staff, ensuring a cohesive discipleship strategy with smoth transition
Develop comprehensive, well-balanced biblical instruction
Assume the role as primary teacher and provide teaching opportunities to other qualified volunteers
Create and oversee a student leadership group
Develop other singers and musicians to build the music team
Participate in staff meetings
Lead annual or bi-annual student mission trips and/or summer camps
Attend as often as possible student events at school (ie., sports games, music competitions, FFA, etc.
Keep Senior Pastor informed of potential situations of concern
Always learning and growing through books, articles, podcasts, and conferences
Sunday morning platform participation
General responsibilities as assigned by Senior Pastor