Lexington Park Baptist Church (LPBC) is a vibrant Southern Baptist community in St. Mary's County, MD. We're on the lookout for an energetic Associate Pastor of Family Ministries. This full-time role is perfect for someone who's passionate about growing our church, especially among youth, kids, and young families.

As our Associate Pastor, you'll team up with our Senior Pastor to create an amazing environment for families, helping them strengthen their faith and connection to the church. We're looking for someone who:

• Is a born-again believer and super excited about local church ministry.
• Has practical skills in discipleship and church leadership.
• Can manage and inspire lay leadership.
• Aligns with our beliefs and the Senior Pastor's vision for LPBC.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications of the Associate Pastor:

• Shall be a God-called, Spirit-filled Christian.
• Shall be ordained or able to go through ordination.
• Shall be a college graduate with a bachelor's degree from a Bible college, minimum, or a Seminary graduate with a master's level degree
• Shall be sound doctrinally, according to the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.
• Prefer some experience working with youth, children, and young families.
• Must clear a personal background check required by insurance underwriters.
• Will serve in accordance with the following scriptural reference: 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5: 1-4.

Duties of The Associate Pastor:

• Oversee the lay leadership of Youth & Children Ministries.
• Lead Youth & Children programs for discipleship, education, mission activities, evangelistic outreach, and other related activities.
• Take the lead on outreach and ministry to young families to encourage spiritual growth within the family and participation within the body of Christ.
• Assist the Senior Pastor in implementing the vision for discipleship strategies, including identifying and training leadership for areas of ministry associated with this position related to young families.
• Plan and execute Family Ministry events, such as marriage and parent training, etc.
• Develop lay leaders to grow their family, youth, and children ministry capabilities.
• Work as part of the church staff under the supervision of the Senior Pastor and fill in for the Senior Pastor in overseeing the staff in his absence.
• Administer the Church ordinances in the absence of the Senior Pastor.
• Preach and lead worship services in the absence of the Senior Pastor.
• Be a member or ex-officio of the Church Council.
• Participate in helping provide pastoral care for members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.