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. 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 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 Employment Status This is a full-time staff position Compensation $69,000-74,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr SBC Executive Committee