The Associate Pastor of Ministries at First Baptist Church Marianna serves as a key member of the pastoral team, providing leadership and oversight to the church's ministry operations. This full-time role focuses on developing leaders, equipping ministry teams, coordinating church-wide ministries, and supporting the Senior Pastor through occasional preaching and pastoral responsibilities. Primary Responsibilities 1. Ministry Coordination Provide oversight and support to the leaders of age-graded, discipleship, and support ministries (e.g., children, youth, adult education, missions, etc.). Ensure that ministries are aligned with the church's mission, vision, and values. Serve as the point person for calendar coordination and ministry planning across departments. 2. Leadership Development Identify, recruit, equip, and encourage volunteer leaders within all church ministries. Provide training opportunities and resources for leaders to grow in their spiritual and practical ministry effectiveness. Foster a culture of servant leadership and shared responsibility across the church. 3. Preaching & Teaching Preach in the main worship services periodically (as scheduled by the Senior Pastor). Teach in small group or discipleship settings as needed to support the church's spiritual growth strategy. 4. Pastoral Support Collaborate with the Senior Pastor and other staff in shepherding the church body. Assist with pastoral care, counseling, and visitation as needed. Participate in church-wide events, worship planning, and strategic initiatives. Qualifications A growing and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message (2000). Bachelor's degree required; seminary degree (or pursuit of one) strongly preferred. Minimum 3–5 years of relevant ministry leadership experience. Proven ability to lead teams, develop leaders, and manage ministry systems. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Accountability Reports directly to the Senior Pastor. Works collaboratively with staff, ministry leaders, and lay volunteers. Compensation and Benefits This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.