What are the responsibilities and job description for the Next Gen/Family Pastor position at Abundant Life Church?
Position: Family Ministry Pastor
Location: Abundant Life Church
Denomination: Assemblies of God Church
Size: 200-250 Members
At Abundant Life Church, we are on a mission to see families grow closer to God and thrive in their faith. We're looking for a passionate Family Ministry Pastor to lead our children, youth, and family ministries in a way that reflects the heart of the Gospel engaging, multi-generational, and culturally inclusive. If you're excited about helping families experience God's love, we want to hear from vou!
What You'll Do:
- Lead and equip volunteer teams within our children's and student ministries, empowering them to share the love of Jesus.
- Build meaningful relationships with parents, offering support and resources for their spiritual journey.
- Develop creative, engaging strategies to reach children, youth, and families, and ensure all ministry programming aligns with Abundant Life's vision.
- Teach and facilitate small groups to help children and students grow deeper in their faith.
- Provide pastoral care to families and help them navigate the challenges of life with the truth of the Gospel.
- Plan, recruit, and train volunteers to ensure thriving ministry teams.
- Be an active part of the church community, contributing to events and supporting the church's mission beyond just family ministry
Who You Are:
- A leader who is passionate about empowering others, particularly parents and volunteers, to grow in their faith.
- An effective communicator who can relate to people of all ages, and connect with families in a meaningful way.
- Someone who thrives in collaboration, with a heart for working together to fulfill the church's vision.
- A creative problem solver who can adapt to last-minute changes and lead with grace in every situation.
Skills & Experience:
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
Experience in family ministry, leading children's or student programs.
- Ability to provide pastoral care and counseling for families, children, and youth. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft and/or similar programs.
- A proactive, self-starter with a passion for creating an environment where families can thrive.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic, supportive team environment that encourages growth and collaboration.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact on families and future generations.
- A chance to live out your passion for God and His Word by shaping the future of our ministries.
Qualifications:
- Must align with the mission and vision of Abundant Life Church.
Experience in family ministry and leading teams.
- Biblical/theological education is preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment with sensitive information.
- Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Physical requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods, occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs, standing/walking as needed.
If you're ready to make an impact and help families grow in their faith, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Glen Burnie, MD 21060 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Glen Burnie, MD 21060: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000