Family Pastor - Westover Baptist Church; Danville, VA)

Westover Baptist Church (Danville, VA) - Family Pastor

The Big Picture

Westover Baptist Church ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is searching for a full-time Associate Pastor of Family and Children's Ministries.

This pastor will be a key member of the pastoral team leading outreach to families in our community and Christian school, oversee our family discipleship ministry, and lead our children's ministry (birth-6th grade).

The ideal candidate possesses a shepherd’s heart, a passion for reaching new families and a zeal to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

• Meet the qualifications of a pastor/elder according to 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5
• A man who is humble, teachable, and deeply committed to God's Word and prayer
• Holds a high view of God, the sufficiency of Scripture, the local church and the sovereign grace of God
• In full agreement with the statement of faith and philosophy of ministry of Westover Baptist Church
• Able to preach and teach with clarity and conviction
• Proven leadership and organizational skills
• A self-starter who takes initiative in setting and accomplishing established goals
• Possesses a heart for outreach, discipleship and children
• Pursues excellence in all things for the glory of God
• Skilled in communicating biblical truth on age-appropriate levels

• Develop and implement outreach to families in the community and Christian school
• Work with the lead pastor to strengthen the church’s discipleship ministries
• Develop and oversee the church’s small group ministry
• Work with the pastoral team to train future leaders and equip the saints for ministry

• Organize and oversee our children's ministry (birth-6th grade)
• Encourage and equip parents to fulfill their primary role in discipling their children
• Provide pastoral care, guidance and prayer to families as needed
• Maintain consistent communication with parents, volunteers, and church leadership
• Recruit, equip and shepherd children's ministry volunteers
• Oversee the Awana ministry
• Lead elementary chapel at Westover Christian Academy each Friday
• Plan and oversee special events: fall and spring festivals, VBS, Summer Camp, Volunteer Appreciation, and outreach opportunities
• Oversee childcare and children's church for services and special events
• Ensure all safety policies, check-in procedures, and background checks are followed
• Oversee children's ministry environments, supplies, and Sunday/Wednesday programming