Pastor of Family Ministries - FBC Galax

FBC Pre‑School

We have a long‑standing pre‑school that has been around for the past 40 years. The pre‑school averages over 60 children every year, occupying 2, 3, and 4‑year‑old classes. We serve many young families in the twin counties and this is an excellent opportunity for our family pastor to connect and minister with our families. The pastor will be very involved with our pre‑school by leading chapel every week, making relationships with the children and their families, as well as caring for the staff.

The Pastor of Family Ministries will provide vision, energy, oversight, and direction to the Children and Youth Ministries of First Baptist Church. The Children & Youth Ministries will work with and disciple families to Christ, creating disciples of the next generation. They will promote the church’s vision of reaching people for Christ and building relationships with the lost within our community.

They will also share our vision and their faith within the church body, leaders, and volunteers.

As Staff Minister

• Serve as a member of the pastoral staff team.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Participate in regular weekly visitation and outreach opportunities.
• Perform general pastoral ministry to the students, their families, & community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

As Family Pastor

While we feel that the following responsibilities will help you achieve success as Faith Missionary, the Family Pastor will have the flexibility to use their creativity to develop new ministries and methods to reach and disciple students and their parents.

• Pray with and for students and their families.
• Lead students and their families to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ through evangelism, discipleship, worship, prayer, ministry, and fellowship.
• Equip students and adult volunteers to become multiplying disciples of Christ.
• Lead the enlistment, training, and support of student leaders, parents, and volunteers.
• Work with youth/children’s teams in the promotion, planning, and implementation of activities, coordinating curriculum and events.
• Prepare and administer student budgets and designated accounts according to church policies.
• Maintain communication between various family ministries and parents.
• Oversee/lead ongoing weekly student activities, including Sunday School and Sunday evening activities.
• Provide, lead, and administer opportunities for special experiences such as camps, retreats, mission trips, outings, fellowships, and ministry projects.
• Provide and lead vacation bible school each year.
• Engage students outside of church by finding ways to spend time with them, such as attending extracurricular activities (band concerts, quiz bowl, sports events, etc.) on a weekly basis.
• Set annual student ministry goals.
• Participate in personal training opportunities.
• Oversee background check procedures and child protection policy procedures in accordance with church policy.
• Be available to counsel and pray with children, youth, and their parents.
• Maintain a strategy for reaching and encouraging children, youth, and families into the life of the church.

• The Children and Youth Ministries Pastor is part of the staff and accountable to the Senior Pastor and the Personnel Team.

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Pastor of Family Ministries:

• Children, youth, and/or family ministry experience (2‑5 years preferred).
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and a willingness to work towards a master’s degree.
• Ability to connect relationally with parents and children.
• Ability and willingness to live in the Galax/Carroll/Grayson area and develop community relationships locally in accordance with our church vision.
• A passion to create an environment for spiritual growth in children, youth, and their families.
• Strong leadership, organizational, administrative, and motivational skills.
• Strong abilities and experience in equipping leaders and working with teams.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategy.
• A willingness and ability to pioneer new things and…