Associate Pastor of Family Ministries - First Baptist Church of Peekskill (Peekskill, NY)

LancasterSearch•City of Peekskill, NY

8d•$100,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

First Baptist Church of Peekskill, New York is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor – Family Ministry/Connections. This role serves under the direction of the Senior Pastor to lead and shepherd the Family Ministry (ages 0-18 and their families) and to coordinate efforts to connect with and follow up with church visitors, integrating them into the church family. The position involves discipleship, program planning, volunteer management, and outreach.

Requirements

Committed follower of Jesus Christ with a passion for family ministries.
Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies, Theology, Family Ministry, or related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience preferably in roles related to youth/children or family ministry such as full or part-time work on a church staff, and/or working for a parachurch organization.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Good grasp on developing relationships with parents and children.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of staff and volunteers.
Passion for reaching youth and the Spanish-language groups in the community.
Experience in leading and managing volunteers, teams, and projects.
Up to date on best family ministry practices.
Demonstrates humility, integrity, and a servant heart.
Able to work under pressure while maintaining a positive and team-oriented attitude.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Presently working on a Master’s degree.
Bilingual (Spanish/English).
Currently have a spouse and young children.

Responsibilities

Lead, teach, and disciple ages 0-18 and their families through Bible studies, worship, small groups, outreach, and fellowship activities.
Plan and coordinate weekly Youth/Children related services, Sunday school, retreats, camps, and mission trips.
Be available for counseling of young families and their children.
Make home visits in families' homes with children.
Equip and support parents as the primary disciplers of their children.
Manage the teams that connect with visitors.
Help move people from being a visitor/prospect to a member of the church through follow-up for membership and Christian development classes.
Teach Christian development and membership classes.
Equip and train adult volunteers to assist in the ministry.
Engage with children and parents regularly for discipleship, encouragement, and support.
Provide conferences and training for leaders, parents, and children.
Develop a vision and strategy for spiritual growth and evangelism among ages 0-18 and their families under the umbrella of the church's vision (Connect, Grow, Serve, Go).
Develop a volunteer training program that will always be looking for new volunteers.
Be involved in no less than once a month attending and participating in each of the outreach ministries of the church (Soccer Pizza, Good News Club, and Food Pantry).
Preach in the main service two-four times a year.