Associate Pastor of Discipleship: Youth and Adults

Woodward Park Baptist Church • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

The Associate Pastor will collaborate with the Senior Pastor in development and execution of the church mission and strategy to produce mature followers of Jesus Christ. Keys to success will be recruiting, nurturing, training and oversight of ministry workers and leadership teams in ministry that encourages church members to be like Jesus Christ.

Requirements

• A committed believer & disciple of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrates Christian character & the fruit of the Spirit in all areas of life.
• Accepts this position in response to God's call to servant-leadership.
• Knowledge and application of Scripture to ministry consistent with Woodward Park Baptist Church statement of faith.
• Agreement with the mission and statement of faith of Woodward Park Baptist Church.
• Emotional health and maturity to cope with demands of ministry.
• Integrity and honesty in all areas of life.
• Transparency in communication with others.
• Seminary degree, training, relevant experience or appropriate combination of education and experience is required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English required; bilingual skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans, in collaboration with the Senior Pastor, that promote the Spiritual growth of the church primarily through Sunday morning Life Groups (Sunday School).
• Promotion of church discipleship initiatives for all age groups.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer members in fulfilling ministry assignments.
• Manage the church discipleship budget.
• Plan and implement a student ministry evangelism and discipleship strategy that reinforces the five purposes of the church (worship, discipleship, mission/evangelism, fellowship, and ministry).
• Develop and oversee two separate midweek or weekend ministries for Jr. High and High school students, encouraging them to grow in knowledge, understanding, and love for Jesus Christ.
• Discover, recruit, train, and support a depth of lay leaders/volunteers who are committed to changing the lives of youth as they serve in student ministry.
• Seek to involve parents and older students in planning, prayer, and other support.
• Plan and oversee events that support the purposes of Student Ministry.
• Be available for students and their parents for counseling and assistance.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of all students and programs.
• Coordinate the work of student ministry in relation to the overall work and purposes of the church.
• Study and make recommendations for needed changes in student ministry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree