Associate Pastor of Family Discipleship

Associate Pastor of Family Discipleship

RALEIGH ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH : RRBC is a Southern Baptist Church located in Wilson, NC (40
miles east of Raleigh) affiliated with the Pillar Network ( which
seeks to KNOW GOD, GROW TOGETHER, MAKE CHRIST KNOWN.

POSITION : The Associate Pastor of Family Discipleship will help develop RRBC’s ministry focus to
children and their families, with specific oversight given towards student (middle/high school)
and college age ministry. As a fellow staff elder/pastor of RRBC the Associate Pastor of Family
Discipleship may also support RRBC in various duties such as preaching, counseling, community
outreach, and collaborating with the Lead-Teaching Pastor on strategic church initiatives.
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FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP BREAKDOWN :

Children’s Ministry (5%): RRBC has a Kid’s Ministry Director who is responsible for the
day-to-day oversight and leadership of the ministry focused upon children in kindergarten – 5th
grade.

● Act as a liaison for Kid’s ministry with the elders of the church
● Act as a source of encouragement and communication in helping the Kid’s Ministry
Director maintain a cohesive and consistent focus/philosophy with the whole of RRBC

Student Ministry (85%): The Associate Pastor of Family Discipleship WILL be responsible for
helping develop, train, and lead RRBC’s ministry focus to students (e.g. middle/high school) and
their families. Some responsibilities within this ministry oversight includes:

● Organize and lead weekly ministry gatherings
● Teach and preach within the student ministry
● Engage with students though school and recreational activities
● Recruit, train, and equip adult members of RRBC within the student team
● Help new families feel welcomed and seen as a church
● Equip parents/guardians to become the primary disciple makers of their children
● Oversee the student ministry calendar (e.g. trip/events) as well as student budget

College Aged Ministry (10%): RRBC currently has a ministry presence at Barton College, with
potential opportunities to serve the college community at Barton and Wilson Community
College

● Act as a liaison for the college ministry with the elders of the church
● Act as a source of encouragement and communication in helping those currently leading
this ministry to maintain a cohesive and consistent focus/philosophy with the whole of
RRBC
● Help develop along with the elder/pastors of RRBC a ministry focus/philosophy.

● Prayerfully determine potential involvement/oversight of this ministry focus as time,
ministry desire, and wisdom allow
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STRENGTHS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Needed Strengths :

● Emotional maturity, humility, and teachability
● Strong collaborator who leads, but also enjoys recruiting, equipping, delegating and
encouraging others for mutual growth and accomplishment of goals.(i.e. someone
committed to multiplication)
● The measurable ability to communicate the gospel and a desire to teach it effectively
● An outgoing and joyful disposition
● Delights in the thrill of meeting new people
● Strong, clear, and timely communicator
● Demonstrates a pattern of integrity and honesty

Experience :

● A credible conversion testimony representing at least 6+ years
● A history of faithful service in the local church representing at least 6+ years (i.e. either
vocational/nonvocational) for which ministry giftedness in
preaching/teaching/evangelism have been assessed and validated, biblical/theological
knowledge have been affirmed, and spiritual/social/emotional maturity have been
measured and confirmed by the previous church/references
● Must have at least 2+ years of ministry experience working with students for which a
genuine passion and gifting have been established

Education :

● Required Must demonstrate a robust understanding of scripture/theology both
intellectually and practically throughout our process, through reference, and by way of a
measurable track record within the life and ministry of the local church
● Preference: A Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, or a related field; a Master’s
Degree from a qualified seminary is a plus
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Employment Status : This is a full-time staff position

Compensation : $69,000-74,000

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] . Further
information regarding Raleigh Road Baptist Church can be located at

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