Next Generation Pastor – Intentional Love Baptist Church About Us We strive to intentionally love God, love each other and love the lost. We regard the scriptures of the Holy Bible as authoritative in all matters of faith, practice, and principle. This Church affirms as our doctrinal statement The Baptist Faith and Message of the Southern Baptist Convention as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention in 2000. About the Role Under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, we are seeking a pastor to join our ministry to build young disciples for Jesus Christ. This person will develop and implement a comprehensive program for our Core Areas Ministry. This ministry will include children's and youth departments, and will address the areas of group building, worship, discipleship, mission and outreach. The primary task of this comprehensive approach will be to love all where they are, to encourage everyone in developing their relationship with Jesus Christ, and to provide opportunities for nurturing and growth. This individual will also serve as an elder in our church, as well as a spiritual leader and role model. Responsibilities • Be an advocate for children and youth. • Educate the congregation about the hopes and needs of the children and youth in the local church and in the community. • Plan, develop and implement all aspects of a balanced children's and youth ministry to include group building, worship, discipleship, mission and outreach. • Recruit and train volunteer teachers and leaders to work with the Core Areas in all aspects of these ministries, ensuring adequate volunteer support and observing the Child/Youth Protection Policy in all ministry settings. • Mentor teachers and students in developing their leadership and teaching skills. • Support and guide Core Areas leaders, or equivalent body, in planning meetings, as well as an annual evaluation of the vision and goals of the Core Areas ministry. • Coordinate curriculum for Core Areas. • Be aware of resources for developing the Core Areas ministry programming and participate in continuing education events and training opportunities. • Keep records of participation and manage various ministry budgets. • Work in partnership with the Elder Team to effectively reach children and youth in the community and develop a strategic ministry outreach plan for both areas. • Maintain communication with church leadership, parents and the congregation. • Be available to the Core Areas in a variety of ways including, but not limited to lunch at school, attendance at extracurricular activities, visitation, times of crisis, etc. • Assist as needed in pastoral duties such as preaching, teaching, counseling, hospital visits and participation in worship services. • Be a liaison between the church and other community organizations, people and resources that relate to the Core Areas. Candidate Requirements Essential • Embrace Christian discipline and Baptist Statement of Faith (2000) • Be consistently seeking God's truth through a strong prayer life, daily reading and studying of God's Word and participating in fellowship with other Christ-followers • Have a vision and a demonstrated ability to plan develop, coordinate, manage and implement children/youth ministries • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills and computer skills • Proven ability to work effectively with children youth, parents, diverse individuals and teams of volunteers. • Understanding of social media connects with children, youth and families • Ability to pass a background check • Meet the qualifications of pastor/elder found in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 • Children/student ministry: 3 years Preferred • Bachelor's degree (preferred) • Seminary degree (preferred) Location and Commitments • Full time, permanent position • Located just south of Raleigh in Fuquay Varina, NC Contact Us to Apply After prayer, if you feel led to apply, please email our Pastor Search Committee at [email protected]. Please attach your resume and a cover letter letting us know of your interest in this position and the calling of the Lord on your life.