Family Pastor

Lancaster Baptist Church
Lancaster, KY, United States

Date Posted:05/24/2017Denominations: Baptist

Church Size: 275 to 375Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

Who we are:

Lancaster Baptist Church is a community of grace that is growing and going. As a church, we want to have a Gospel impact on our community for the glory of God. The past several years we have tried to pursue more of a family ministry model. This means that we try to invest in our students from nursery age all the way through graduation (and beyond to college). Obviously, middle school and high school years are extremely influential years in the lives of students and we want to make sure we pour into those students as much as possible. Student Ministry (specifically Middle and High School ages) will continue to be a top priority.

An important component of a family ministry model is investing in parents. We want parents to understand and be equipped to fulfill the important spiritual role that they play in the lives of their children. Parents have the greatest spiritual responsibilities to train up their children in the wisdom and nurture of the Lord. We want to help equip parents to feel comfortable in being the spiritual leaders of their homes. We want to provide resources and encouragement for family worship in our homes. Additionally, we want to be intentional about connecting multiple generations within the church. We want our senior adults to know, love and be involved in the lives of our students and we want our students to know and love our senior adults.

Job Description:

We are seeking candidates for the full-time position of Family Pastor who understand the importance of equipping parents spiritually and who understand that youth ministry is not a self-contained ministry but is part of the overarching mission of the church.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee, develop, grow, and minister to middle school and high school students and their parents.
  • Lead and organize effective youth programs implementing biblical teaching, discipleship, fellowship,

worship, and evangelism, as well as ministry and mission opportunities.

  • Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer staff to minister and teach children and students.
  • Provide counseling and spiritual direction to children/youth and their families as needed.
  • Equip and partner with parents by equipping them with resources to become actively and intentionally

involved in the spiritual formation and discipleship of their families.

  • Assist in evaluating and choosing literature and curriculum for children and youth ministries.
  • Develop and coordinate children and family outreach and discipleship opportunities.
  • Seek to integrate youth ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is intentionally

intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church ministries (e.g., working closely

with children leaders and college leaders to create continuity/unity in ministry focus).

Expectations:

  • Participate in the development and implementation of a Family Ministry model for church.
  • Provide vision, energy, oversight, and regular direction to all aspects of a Family Ministry model.
  • Serve as an advocate for Family Ministry before congregation and church leaders.
  • Be involved in the community and be visible at Garrard County Schools.
  • Maintain yearly student ministry budget.
  • Maintain a strong work ethic (approximately 40 hoursper week with flexible office hours).
  • Assist with pastoral care responsibilities
  • Willingly perform other ministry related task as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Exemplify the leadership characteristics in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Galatians 5:22-23.
  • Possess a strong Biblical and Theological Background.
  • Possess strong convictions about the importance of family ministry and ministering with the local

church.

  • Agree with Lancaster Baptist Church’s doctrinal statements and mission statement.
  • Exhibit a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a healthy family life.
  • Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in ministry/youth or family ministry.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in youth or family ministry preferred.

How to Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to Lancaster Baptist Church, Attn Family Pastor Search, 201 Richmond Street, Lancaster KY 40444 or email to . Contact number is (859) 792-2781. Deadline is June 30th.