Job Overview

The Next Gen Pastor will,

• Provide oversight and leadership for all ministries 0-18 years old, with the goal of continuity in discipleship and philosophy so that we see students progress through the ministries seamlessly and in a way that fosters spiritual growth.
• Lead our High School and Middle School Ministries, providing pastoral leadership for the students through teaching, relational discipleship, mentorship, and equipping parents to disciple their students.
• Coach, recruit, and equip all members of the youth ministry team.
• Work with the Lead Pastor to create a vision for an effective Community Outreach Ministry. This will include recruiting and equipping the members of FBC to serve and show the love of Christ to our local community.

Job Description

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Next Gen Pastor:

• Master of Divinity preferred, Bachelor's in relevant field minimum requirement
• Church ministry experience preferred
• Ordained or Ordainable
• Ministry philosophy that values relationships
• Ability to preach and teach the Bible
• A love for Jesus as Lord and Savior and an active spiritual life.
• Agreement with our Statement of Faith, (BFM2000)
• Creative and visionary skills.
• Interface effectively and positively with staff members and the public.
• Effectively work with teams, engendering trust and constructively resolving conflict.
• Establish basic proficiency with appropriate church audio-visual equipment, database, software, etc.
• Dedicated to outreach and engagement.
• Innovative and strategic in ministry growth.
• Flexible, reliable, and a team player.
• Deeply dedicated to the ministry's mission.
• Values strong connections with families and the congregation.
• Open to new ideas and continual learning.
• Feels called by God to serve.
• Loves working with students, and families.

About FBC

FBC of Heath, Ohio, has a rich history of proclaiming the gospel and impacting central Ohio for the kingdom. As a church, we exist to glorify God by making disciples of all nations. We are a gospel-centered church that focuses on expository preaching, authentic community, discipleship, and family ministries. We are also currently completing a $1.5 Million Worship Center remodel as we prepare for continual growth in our church and community.

Heath is located in Licking County, which is one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. Facebook, Google, and Amazon all have facilities in Licking County, and recently, Intel has begun building the largest semiconductor plant in the world right here in Licking County. Now considered the Silicon Valley of the Midwest our community is poised for significant growth and change over the next five years. Heath is 30 minutes from Columbus, Ohio, which is the 14th largest city in the nation and has no shortage of great restaurants, shopping, and things to do. The Heath, Newark, and Granville area currently has a population of over 100,000 people and is expected to grow exponentially in the next few years.

Licking County is home to good public schools, private Christian schools, and a homeschool community. Heath provides a great balance between city and country living, making it a great place to raise a family.