Pastor of Families and Students FBC Neosho

The Family & Student Pastor is responsible to the Lead Pastor (or the Board of Elders Personnel Sub-Committee in the absence of the Lead Pastor) for the development and promotion of the family and student ministry (Grades 7 – 12, and college). The role of the Family/Student Pastor is to equip and serve the families and students of First Baptist Church of Neosho to Love God, Connect with People and Change the world.

Responsibilities:

Family Ministry:

• Work with Pastoral Staff to create and foster discipleship enrichment initiatives that focus on the needs of young adults, young marrieds, and families
• Provide Biblical counseling to married couples, parents and students as opportunities arise

Student Ministry:

• Recruit and equip a team of volunteers to execute student ministry
• Provide training and leadership development to older students
• Plan and execute a calendar of events that promote growth and community for students
• Research and recommend curriculum for all student ministries
• Create strategies to transition 6th graders and high school seniors into and out of student ministry.
• Maintain a community presence for students and families
• Oversee the budget for Student Ministries

Team Roles:

• Participate with the staff in praying, planning and promoting the entire ministry of the church
• Participate with the staff in pastoral and prospect outreach

Other Duties:

• Serve ex-officio on the Board of Elders and on one subcommittee.
• The Family/Student Pastor will ensure a smooth transition of students into college ministry and will serve as a liaison to our college ministry

Qualifications:

• A born-again believer
• Affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 as their statement of faith
• A clear calling to ministry
• Become a member of First Baptist Church, Neosho
• Spiritually mature, growing in personal study, prayer, and discipleship
• A pastoral heart and burden for the people and ministries of the local church
• Gifts and talents in the areas of student ministry, leadership and administration
• Interpersonal skills in relating to a variety of persons and personalities
• Humble, teachable, and team oriented
• Supports the life of the church in its mission and purpose to Love God, Connect with People, and Change the World