Associate Pastor of Family Discipleship

OVERVIEW

Raleigh Road Baptist Church in Wilson, NC is seeking an Associate Pastor of Family Discipleship that will help develop RRBC’s ministry focus to children and their families, with specific oversight given towards student (middle/high school) and college age ministry. As a fellow staff elder/pastor of RRBC the Associate Pastor of Family Discipleship may also support RRBC in various duties such as preaching, counseling, community outreach, and collaborating with the Lead-Teaching Pastor on strategic church initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Credible conversion testimony representing at least 6+ years

• History of faithful service in the local church representing at least 6+ years (i.e. either vocational/nonvocational) for which ministry giftedness in preaching/teaching/evangelism have been assessed and validated, biblical/theological knowledge affirmed, and spiritual/social/emotional maturity measured and confirmed by the previous church/references

• At least 2+ years of ministry experience working with students for which a genuine passion and gifting have been established

• Emotional maturity, humility, teachability, and an outgoing and joyful disposition

• Strong collaborator who leads and communicates well but is also committed to the multiplication of leaders

• Measurable ability to communicate the gospel and a desire to teach it effectively

• Demonstrates a pattern of integrity and honesty

• Educational requirement: Robust understanding of scripture/theology both intellectually and practically demonstrated throughout interview process, through references, and by way of a measurable track record within the life and ministry of the local church

• Educational preference: A Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, or a related field; a Master’s Degree from a qualified seminary is a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Student Ministry (90%): Responsible for helping develop, train, and lead RRBC’s ministry focus to students (e.g. middle/high school) and their families through various responsibilities including:

  • Organize and lead weekly ministry gatherings

  • Teach and preach within the student ministry

  • Engage with students though school and recreational activities

  • Recruit, train, and equip adult members of RRBC within the student team

  • Help new families feel welcomed and seen as a church

  • Equip parents/guardians to become the primary disciple makers of their children

  • Oversee the student ministry calendar (e.g. trip/events) as well as student budget

• College Aged Ministry (10%): RRBC currently has a ministry presence at Barton College with more potential opportunities. Responsibilities in this area include:

  • Act as a liaison for the college ministry with the elders of the church

  • Act as a source of encouragement and communication in helping those currently leading this ministry to maintain a cohesive and consistent focus/philosophy with the whole of RRBC

  • Prayerfully determine potential involvement/oversight of this ministry focus as time, ministry desire, and wisdom allow

MORE INFO & APPLYING

For a full job description and more information please click the button below. To apply please send a resume and cover letter to pastorsearch@realeighroad.com.