Family Life Minister

Are you passionate about building strong families and nurturing spiritual growth across all stages of life? Chatham Baptist Church in Chatham, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated and visionary Family Life Minister to lead and support ministries that strengthen marriages, empower parents, and guide children and youth in their walk with Christ. This role is perfect for someone with a heart for discipleship, a collaborative spirit, and a desire to see families flourish within the life of the local church and community. Join us in creating a Christ-centered environment where families thrive together in faith. Annual salary range of $60-$65,000 with benefits.

At Chatham Baptist Church, we want to help every person take the next best steps in living out their faith in a personal relationship with Jesus and to be welcomed home to new life in Christ!

Chatham is a vibrant community in Sangamon County, Illinois, located just 2.8 miles south of Springfield along the historic U.S. Route 66 (Illinois Route 4). Part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, Chatham combines small-town charm with proximity to urban amenities, making it an appealing place to live, work, and raise a family.

Responsibilities

● Educational Ministries:

-Help recruit, lead, and train volunteers in the Children and Student ministry areas to focus on holistic discipleship through education and ministry.

-Build intentional relationships with parents within our church and community helping equip and train them in discipleship of their families.

● Daily Administration:

-Lead in the administration work of all things related to family ministries

● Other Responsibilities:

-Minister to the community and lead in church wide celebrations and events with the rest of the staff

Qualifications

● A mature, consistent disciplined, holy walk with Jesus Christ and alignment with the church's mission and values.

● Strong communications are a must.

● Have strong planning and administrative skills to ensure ministries and programs are being well managed. Skilled in leadership, organization, and volunteer development.

● Agree with the Baptist Faith and Message 1963

● Bachelor's degree from a Southern Baptist University or Theological Seminary, or a degree in a related field is preferred.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] by August 21, 2025. For more information, visit www.chathambaptist.org

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Church Name: Chatham Baptist Church
Location: Chatham, IL
Website: HTTP://WWW.CHATHAMBAPTIST.ORG

Denomination: Baptist

Job Type: Full-time
Role: Other
Salary:

Date Posted: about 2 months ago