Job Overview

The Pastor of Families will oversee all family-related ministries within the church, focusing on nurturing, training, and supporting families in their spiritual growth. This position includes organizing and teaching the youth group, discipleship to students, as well as developing and leading programs that strengthen family bonds and foster a deeper relationship with God.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Family Ministries Oversight: (30%)
   • Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive family ministry programs. With the direction of the Children's Director.
   • Coordinate activities and events that support and engage families within the church community.
   • Provide resources and support to parents for spiritual development at home.
   • Create and implement programs for children, youth, and families that align with the church's mission and vision.
   • Organize special events, retreats, and camps for families and youth.
   • Collaborate with other church staff to integrate family ministries into the broader church activities.
2. Youth Group Leadership: (30%)
   • Organize, plan, and lead weekly youth group meetings.
   • Facilitate discipleship based relationships within our student ministry.
   • Develop and deliver engaging and relevant teachings for youth.
   • Mentor and support youth, addressing their spiritual, emotional, and social needs.
3. Volunteer Management: (10%)
   • Recruit, train, and support volunteers for various family and youth programs.
   • Provide ongoing development and encouragement to volunteer leaders.
   • Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all family and youth activities.
4. Pastoral Care: (10%)
   • Offer pastoral counseling and support to families and youth.
   • Conduct family-oriented ceremonies such as baptisms, dedications, and weddings as needed.
   • Preach as needed up to 4 times a year.
   • Be available for crisis intervention and support.
   • Regularly connect with students and families.
   • Regularly connect with other staff and pastors for mutual care.
5. Community Outreach: (10%)
   • Foster relationships with local schools and community organizations to support family and youth outreach.
   • Develop programs that extend the church's ministry to families in the broader community.
6. Administrative Duties: (10%)
   • Prepare and manage the budget for family and youth ministries.
   • Maintain records and reports related to family and youth activities.
   • Attend regular staff meetings and contribute to the overall leadership of the church.
   • Design slides, shirts, and other items as needed.
   • Alter and enhance church website.
   • Update social media feeds.
   • Edit live streaming feeds as needed.

Qualifications:

• A deep and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Humility.
• A passion for the church.
• The qualification of Elder as given in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
• A heart for the Gospel and drive to communicate the Gospel to others in and outside the church regularly.
• A self-starter, with proven ability to work with focus and intentionality.
• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Ministry, or a related field (Master's preferred), or comparable experience in fulltime ministry.
• 5 plus years in fulltime ministry.
• Experience with multi-ethnic communities preferred.
• Proven experience in family and youth ministry.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers, and the congregation.
• A passion for supporting and nurturing families in their spiritual journey.

Work Environment:

• This position requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, to accommodate various church activities and events.
• The role will keep regular office hours to be available for ministry needs.
• The Pastor of Families will work both in an office setting and in the community, engaging with families and youth in various environments.
• A typical work week will be roughly 40-45 hours.
• All pastors are expected to take a day off weekly.

Church Overview:

Remix Church rests west of St. Louis in Maryland Heights. We are only 30 minutes from Cardinals games and the Arch, yet we feel like a suburb. Our community is multi-ethnic. Pattonville School District is considered the most ethnically diverse in Missouri.

Maryland Heights contains many attractions like Aquaport (water park), dozens of parks and Creve Coeur Lake. There is also Westport, a district with a comedy club, several eateries, the Rawlings building, and many hotels.

Other Information:

This role offers a package valued around $55,000. This will include a church parsonage with bills paid and a salary based on experience.