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Associate Pastor for Family Ministry

Core Competencies

Be committed to holiness and developing your personal walk with Jesus Christ in order to model and lead others in their faith.
If married, love your spouse according to Ephesians 5. Your spouse is to be your highest earthly priority.
If you have, or plan to have children, disciple your children to know Jesus Christ and love Him. The active and strategic discipleship of your own children must be a higher priority than discipleship of others.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Christian Ministry preferred but minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministry may be acceptable.
1-3 or more years of ministry experience.
Experience in family and young adult ministry a plus.
Respect for confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive situations and information.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
Enthusiastically reach and teach families and young adults and build a relational ministry for Anchor Baptist Church.
Ability to affirm the Baptist Faith and Message (2000, with 2023 amendment to Article VI).
Tithe and support Baptist missions.
Team oriented.
Fully believe and support the vision and philosophy and mission of Anchor Baptist Church; to include knowing and supporting its by-laws and policies.
Be organized and able to oversee and delegate to assistants, apprentices, directors of ministries, and volunteers.

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Serve on the ministry staff, coordinate ministry activity with the other pastors.
Assist the Senior Pastor when the need arises by making hospital and home visits, filling the pulpit, leading Bible Study and Prayer Meetings and other duties assigned by the Senior Pastor as needed.
With oversight from the Senior Pastor, create and implement an effective ministry with emphasis on family programs that will keep the commands of Christ recorded in Matthew 22:37-39. Includes, but not limited to duties and responsibilities listed below:
Acknowledge parents as the primary spiritual leaders and disciples of their children. Consistently involve parents with leaders and provide resources that equip parents for biblical parenting and the primary disciple of their youth.
Publicize Anchor programs for young adults, students, and their families through all appropriate means (including social media platforms) particularly in the church neighborhood.
Plan special events and experiences that bring families together and cultivates relationships; including, but not limited to, mission trips, marriage retreats, conferences.
Conduct spiritual counseling.
Encourage family devotions and family worship in homes.

Expectations

Reaching young adults and families.
Discipling young adults and families.
Partnering with young adults and families.
Encourage spiritual growth and obedience to Jesus Christ among young adults and families.

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