Pastor for Family Discipleship

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OVERVIEW

Fairview Baptist Church of Apex, NC is seeking a Pastor for Family Discipleship. The Pastor for Family Discipleship will work with the elders to implement the overall discipleship plan for the student and children’s ministry to see them grow in their walks with God. He will train, equip, and encourage parents in their roles as the main disciplers (Deut. 6:4-9; Psalm 78:5-8). He will also train, organize, and serve alongside volunteer leaders as they teach and love the children who attend the church (Eph. 4:12).

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Meet the scriptural qualifications for the office of elder stipulated in 1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9; and 1 Peter 5:1–4

  • Ideal candidate will be pursuing or will have completed their educational or seminary goals

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with the elders to identify leaders for student ministry and children’s ministry

  • Oversee and lead all student ministry gatherings and and all children’s ministry activities, providing pastoral oversight and encouragement to the children's director and volunteers for Sunday school classes, Wednesday night activities, summer programs, etc.

  • Oversee and lead regular training and equipping events of student and children’s volunteers

  • Partner with parents to disciple students and children through gospel transformation, loving community, and missional living

  • Shepherd students and children to understand the gospel, baptism, and church membership, and develop student leaders

  • Organize regular student activities and occasional large events such as discipleship conferences, camps, and student retreats to foster a culture of loving community

  • Communicate regularly with parents about student and children’s ministry curriculum and events to connect church teaching with family discipleship

  • Coordinate with the children's director and ministry volunteers to ensure they are ready each week and that classrooms have the needed supplies

  • Plan for parent/child dedications, student graduation, and other milestone recognitions

MORE INFO & APPLYING

  • This is a full-time elder position with benefits

  • Travel is expected for at least 2–3 weeks per year for student events, ministry conferences, and mission trips

For a full job description please click the button below. All interested applicants please send a resume to elders@fairviewchurch.org.

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