Principal Function: The Pastor of Students and Families is responsible for leading the student ministry and family ministry, as well as overseeing the discipleship ministry of Bloomfield Baptist Church.

Supervision: Under the Lord, the Pastor of Students and Families will be responsible to the Senior Pastor with regard to overall direction and mission as well as the day-to-day matters related to the carrying out of his ministry. He will also work alongside the other church staff in order to accomplish the mission of the church.

Ministry Responsibilities:

• Pastor: As part of the pastoral team at Bloomfield Baptist Church, the Pastor of Student and Families will help with congregational care, preaching and teaching, and ministering to the needs of the entire congregation.
• Students: The primary responsibility of the Pastor of Students and Families is leading our ministry to students, which includes:
  • Serving alongside parents to share the gospel with our students, equip them to walk with the Lord and send them out to share the gospel with others.
  • Recruiting and training volunteers, organizing student discipleship, communicating with student ministry parents and volunteers, and personally teaching the students as needed on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
  • Developing strategies to reach out to students in the local community and establish partnerships and opportunities for ministry outreach.
• Families: The Pastor of Students and Families will lead our ministry to families and children, which includes:
  • Overseeing our Sunday morning and Wednesday evening children's ministry volunteers and discipleship programming.
  • Giving special attention to parents in the church's discipleship efforts in order to equip them to raise and disciple their children.
• Discipleship: The Pastor of Students and Families will oversee our Sunday School program, which includes:
  • Working with teachers on curriculum decisions, advising and supporting the men's ministry and women's ministry, and all other discipleship efforts at Bloomfield Baptist Church.

Other Duties and Requirements:

• Supervise any interns, volunteers or employees serving in student or family ministry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to relate well to church members and families.
• Background check and Ministry Safe training required (done upon hiring).
• Live within the Bloomfield / Nelson County Community.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Qualifications:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and clear understanding of the Christian faith is essential for this position.
• The Pastor of Students and Families must affirm the Baptist Faith and Message (2000) and be theologically compatible with the pastoral staff.
• A Master's Degree from an accredited seminary, or a commitment to complete a degree, is required for this position.
• Ability to work in a positive, efficient, effective, and independent manner, as well as in team-based settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Compensation:

• The Pastor of Students and Families will receive an annual salary based on their experience and level of education, as well as medical, dental and vision insurance (employee and family) and a retirement contribution.

Candidates:

• If you would like to be considered for this position, please send your resume to [email protected] .