About The Position

First Baptist Church of Peekskill, New York (https://www.fbcpeekskill.org) is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor – Family Ministry/Connections. The Family Ministry/Connections Associate Pastor will serve under the direction of the Senior Pastor to lead and shepherd the Family Ministry(ages 0-18 and their families) of the church and provide direction and oversite to a coordinated effort to connect with people visiting our church for the purposes of follow up and connection to our church family.

Requirements

  • Committed follower of Jesus Christ with a passion for family ministries
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies, Theology, Family Ministry, or related field (Presently working on a Master’s degree preferred).
  • 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.
  • Has a 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.
  • Is up to date on best family ministry practices

Nice To Haves

  • Bilingual(Spanish/English): The ability to connect with families at their language will be a helpful tool in being able to reach families with the gospel and training them for godliness.
  • Young Family: The ideal candidate would currently have a spouse and young children.
  • 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.

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.
  • Making home visits in families homes with children.
  • Equip and support parents as the primary disciplers of their children (Deut. 6:4–9; Eph. 6:4).
  • Manage the teams that connect to visitors who are attending the church for the first time or are prospects.
  • Helping move people from being a visitor/prospect to member of the church through following up for the membership and Christian development classes.
  • Teaching 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 churches 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)
  • Preaching in the main service two-four times a year
  • As ministry is every changing additional responsibilities and needs can be added to this position as the discretion of the Senior Pastor and or Board of Elders.
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