OVERVIEW

Collierville First Baptist Church (CFBC) is a growing Southern Baptist congregation with a strong track-record of faithful gospel ministry and mission outreach. Situated in the larger Memphis-metro area, CFBC aims to glorify God by totally committing ourselves to Jesus Christ and to the explosive growth of His kingdom in Collierville and beyond. With a global reach and a compelling vision, CFBC stands on the threshold of an exciting future—full of hope, purpose, and new opportunities to serve Christ and expand His Kingdom in even greater ways.

CFBC's members, ministry teams, and staff are united in their commitment to connecting as many people as possible to Jesus Christ through dynamic opportunities in evangelism, discipleship, ministry, missions, and worship, supported by seven core values:

• Authentic Worship: Worship is God-centered and focused on substance rather than style.
• Bible Based: The Bible is our final source for faith and practice
• Caring Community: As the Body of Christ, we will love others sacrificially.
• Disciple Making: We will help believers take next steps toward spiritual maturity.
• Family Focused: We will partner with the home to develop Christ-centered families.
• Empowered Prayer: We will be a praying people, seeking God's will in all things.
• Gospel Driven: We will intentionally share Jesus through relationships with our neighbors and the nations.

To help further this mission, the church is seeking an Active Families Pastor to oversee the student and family ministry team. This individual will play a vital role in guiding this ministry and the people it serves toward becoming fully developed followers of Jesus who embody our shared values while fulfilling our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for the Lord, His church, and our shared mission of making disciples. The Active Families Pastor reports to the Next Gen Pastor and is responsible for leading and overseeing ministries focused on reaching and discipling families and students. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a compelling vision for assigned ministries with the goal of sharing the gospel, discipling believers, and fostering spiritual, numerical, and financial growth.
• Leading the planning, direction, and evaluation of all assigned ministry areas.
• Organizing and managing special projects and events, including camps, retreats, mission trips, worship services, and other church-wide or ministry-specific events.
• Enlisting, training, and equipping qualified leaders and volunteers for effective ministry.
• Supervising ministry staff, leaders, and volunteers to ensure alignment with the church's mission and values.
• Utilizing relevant communication channels to keep both the congregation and the broader community informed and engaged.
• Preparing and managing ministry budgets, including oversight of all related expenditures.
• Supporting the pastoral care needs of the congregation as part of the overall ministry team.
• Participating in regular planning and coordination meetings with senior and ministerial staff to ensure unity and effectiveness across all church ministries.
• Serving in full alignment with the mission statement and core values of Collierville First Baptist Church.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Executive Pastor or Senior Pastor.

QUALIFICATIONS

The foremost requirement for this role is a Christ-centered life. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep and ever-growing relationship with God, evidenced by consistent daily time in Scripture and prayer, the visible fruit of the Spirit, active leadership in a local church, and a commitment to maintain healthy, accountable relationships with a small group of mature believers. A clear and compelling sense of calling to ministry will also be evident.

In evaluating candidates for the position of Active Families Pastor, we will consider the following key qualifications:

• Godly character and a Christ-centered life
• A clear calling to work with students and their families
• Demonstrated competency and experience in student ministry
• Strong relational chemistry with other ministry team members
• A solid understanding of relational ministry
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to recruit, equip, and develop others
• Effective management skills, including budgeting and staff supervision
• Creativity and innovative thinking in ministry to the next generation
• A strong work ethic and high personal integrity
• A commitment to excellence in all areas of ministry

Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience as a Student Minister or Family Minister in a mid-size church with multiple staff members and a team-based approach to ministry. Ideal candidates will be teachable, committed to personal and professional growth, and capable of leading and holding individuals, teams, and ministries accountable to measurable goals and outcomes.

CFBC values a collaborative, participative, and team-oriented culture, and the leader in this role must embody those same values. This position requires strong implementation skills, relational influence, and the ability to lead effectively through others. The right candidate will deeply value people and possess the interpersonal and emotional intelligence necessary to relate well across generations and levels of spiritual maturity.

Strong communication skills—both written and spoken—are essential, along with the ability to faithfully and effectively teach God's Word. While a seminary degree and ordination are preferred, they are not required. However, candidates must demonstrate a well-established theological framework, a solid understanding of ecclesiology, and a deep knowledge of Scripture to navigate the biblical and practical demands of this ministry. Alignment with the biblical theology of the Senior Pastor is also expected.

Ultimately, this is the role of a minister and shepherd. Therefore, the candidate must exhibit personal warmth, provide wise and comforting counsel, foster peace and harmony in relationships, and contribute positively to the ministry environment.