Job Overview

Position Overview:

We are seeking an inspiring and relational leader to serve as the Family Pastor. This role is instrumental in building a thriving, Christ-centered community where families and individuals are empowered to grow in their faith and fulfill their calling as disciples of Jesus Christ. With a strong commitment to collaboration, this leader will bring a passion for developing teams and partnering with families to nurture and support individuals at every stage of life, helping them grow as followers of Christ.

Job Description

Family Pastor

Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA

• Does your heart stir at the thought of guiding and strengthening families to grow in faith and flourish for 1,000 generations?
• Are you longing to use your God-given gifts and talents as part of a highly collaborative and engaged team within the local church?
• Do you feel called to pour into the lives of volunteers and families, equipping them to become beacons of faith and hope in our community and beyond?
• Could it be that you are the family pastor or director for whom we have been faithfully praying? If so, we invite you to read on!

Position Overview:

We are seeking an inspiring and relational leader to serve as the Family Pastor. This role is instrumental in building a thriving, Christ-centered community where families and individuals are empowered to grow in their faith and fulfill their calling as disciples of Jesus Christ. With a strong commitment to collaboration, this leader will bring a passion for developing teams and partnering with families to nurture and support individuals at every stage of life, helping them grow as followers of Christ.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, pastoral care, and oversight for a range of ministries, including premarital counseling, marriage enrichment, parenting support, ministry pastoral prayer line, young adults, singles, disability/special needs, grandparents, end-of-life planning, weddings, funerals, empty-nesters, retirement, baptism, infant baptism, infant dedication, and child-safety.
• Serve as the leader and visionary for family ministries, ensuring alignment with the mission and vision of Church of the Saviour.
• Recruit, develop, and oversee a diverse and committed team of volunteers, equipping them to effectively lead and support the discipleship process.
• Collaborate closely with complementary ministries within the church to develop a cohesive and integrated plan that equips and disciples families. Provide resources, training, and opportunities to foster connection and growth.
• Manage the family ministry budget and resources, ensuring they are utilized efficiently to meet ministry goals and priorities.

Qualifications:

• A deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Gifted in developing and empowering leaders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in ministry (3-5 years preferred).
• A Master of Divinity degree or an equivalent in a related field (e.g., theology, counseling, etc.).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills paired with high emotional intelligence.
• The ability to design and implement ministry systems.
• Strong skills in leadership, organization, and volunteer team development.
• A genuine passion for discipling families and fostering intergenerational ministry connections.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of engaging and inspiring individuals across all age groups.
• Gifted in teaching and willing to preach as needed.
• Ordained or eligible for ordination.

Church of the Saviour (COS), is a nondenominal, gospel-centered church, of around 1,000, located in Wayne, PA.