Snapshot
Denomination: Southern Baptist
Weekly Attendance: 300
Mission Statement: Christ Our Message, Souls Our Mission
Location: Sanford, NC
The Role: Family Minister
Meet Cool Springs: Since its founding in 1848 Cool Springs Baptist Church has strived to glorify God and spread the gospel locally and abroad. God has blessed us in recent years with a new sanctuary in 2012 and more importantly increased opportunities to minister through outreach programs such as VBS, “Beyond the Walls”, Block Parties, a recent focus on “pockets of lostness” in Sanford, “Two Tunics” for the homeless, and various regular mission trips. In addition, Cool Springs supports several foreign missionaries and programs in Thailand, Haiti, Guatemala, and the Caribbean. The current staff consists of our senior Pastor Matt Martin who has served since 2013, Associate Pastor Tim Burris who served as our youth Pastor for 20 years before becoming our Associate Pastor in 2013, and Scott Hurdt who recently joined us as Music Minister in 2022. Moving forward we are excited about the growing opportunity to reach out to the many families moving to Sanford due an explosion of recent growth in the area. We are seeking God’s will and direction for our Youth program and how it will fit into that mission.
About the Family Pastor:
Cool Springs is looking for a family minister who will oversee and develop the children and youth ministry in cooperation with parents, volunteers and the other ministerial staff. Utilize multi-media to communicate and promote ministry activities to families and the church at large. We believe we are poised to make a great impact for God’s Kingdom in Sanford as the area is experiencing increased growth with multiple apartment complexes and new neighborhoods being built with a projected 1,000 families moving within a few miles of our campus. We seek someone who genuinely loves the Lord, is passionate about serving and building relationships with young people and their families and will join us in our mission to share the gospel with Sanford.
The Family Minister's Responsibilities Include:
Oversee and execute a time of fellowship, worship, teaching, and accountability on a weekly basis for children and youth. Organize and execute all special events outside of Family Ministry services.
Children/Youth:
- Prepare messages and teach the word of God to students at the elementary, middle and high-school-age level.
- Create and organize the weekly time of small group accountability for all age levels.
- Build relationships with children, youth and their parents via regular, intentional communication via phone, mail, email, social media, etc. as appropriate.
- Maintain and utilize an Advisory Committee comprised of youth, parents and church members to plan and organize and support the Family Ministry
- Organize, plan, and execute all Children and Youth Ministry camp trips, events, and outreach opportunities.
Administration
Oversee and execute all administrative tasks.
- Prepare and maintain an annual budget for the Family Ministries
- Oversee the creation of all promotional materials for Family Ministries
- Manage all administrative duties pertaining to all Children and Youth Ministry camp trips, events, and outreach opportunities.
Other Pastoral Tasks
- Participate in pastoral care activities such as discipleship and counseling, marriage services and funerals, hospital calls, and other visits of need; particularly as it relates to the people of the Family Ministry
- Engage and support the broader ministries of Cool Springs such as outreach opportunities and events.
- Conduct baptism interviews as it relates to people in the Family Ministry
Special Projects/Other Duties
- All staff members, including the family minister, are expected to model flexibility, a willingness to take part in church activities and initiatives that may be outside their normal day-to-day responsibilities, and to always model servant leadership in their positions. In recognition of this, the family minister must always be an example of this to all leadership and staff members.
What You Bring:
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the family minister:
Education & Experience
- Undergraduate degree required.
- Seminary degree preferred.
Personal Characteristics & Qualifications
- A strong, growing relationship with the Lord
- An eager passion to serve the body of Jesus Christ
- An ability to develop healthy, thriving, interpersonal relationships with teens, parents, and staff.
- A team player, self-starter, and gospel-driven worker
- An ability and drive to teach God’s word.
- A genuine passion for worship and team leadership
Living in Sanford and Central North Carolina
Centered in the heart of North Carolina, Sanford offers residents and visitors a unique blend of small town charm and big city amenities.
Sanford boasts an active, energized downtown with custom boutiques and cafes, as well as plenty of community events and festivals to keep you busy -- but it’s easy to find peace and quiet, too. With day spas, golf courses, and lush natural resources, you are never more than 10 minutes away from relaxation. In addition, North Carolina’s famous beaches and spectacular Blue Ridge mountains are both within a few hours’ drive.
Cool Springs Baptist Church
Southern Baptist
1313 Cool Springs Rd. Sanford, North Carolina
(919) 776-4633
Website: https://www.coolspringsbaptist.com/
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Send resume along with references to coolspringsbaptistyouth@gmail.com