Family Life Pastor - Reach Community Church

Family Life Pastor - Reach Community Church

Job Title: Family Life Pastor

Church: Reach Community Church
Location: Leland, NC
Salary Range: $47,000 - $51,000 (Full-Time Position)

About Reach Community Church: Reach Community Church is a nondenominational, Spirit-filled church committed to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, fostering discipleship, and building strong families. Reach Community Church is a growing community passionate about worship, biblical teaching, and creating a multi-generational ministry that impacts the congregation and local community.

Reach Community Church is seeking a Family Life Pastor to join the leadership team. This individual will focus on overseeing both the Sunday morning children’s ministry and the Wednesday night youth ministry. This individual will work closely with parents, volunteers, and church staff to ensure that the spiritual needs of children, youth, and their families are met in alignment with our church's vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Children’s Ministry:

• Oversee and coordinate the children’s ministry for kids (Pre-K to 5th grade), ensuring a safe, engaging, and spiritually enriching environment.
• Develop or select a biblically sound gospel-centered curriculum for Sunday morning services.
• Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for children’s ministry roles (teachers, assistants, and helpers).
• Collaborate with parents to encourage family discipleship and to create resources that help children grow in the faith.
• Plan and organize special children’s events, including holiday programs and outreach opportunities.

Student Ministry:

• Lead the middle and high school youth ministry (6th-12th grade), including Wednesday night gatherings.
• Create a welcoming and spiritually vibrant environment where students can explore one's faith and grow as followers of Christ.
• Plan and deliver engaging Bible studies, small group discussions, and relevant teachings that align with Reach's vision and values.
• Organize retreats, mission trips, and service opportunities to encourage youth involvement in church and community life.
• Develop appropriate relationships with students, providing spiritual guidance and mentorship.

General Leadership:

• Partner with church leadership to develop and implement a vision for family life ministries that aligns with the church's overall mission.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff to ensure the family ministries are integrated into the wider church community.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and provide updates on ministry activities.
• Submit an annual family life ministry budget and manage the budget to ensure the efficient use of resources.

Qualifications:

• A committed and growing follower of Jesus Christ.
• Previous experience in children’s or youth ministry leadership (preferably 3 years).
• Strong understanding of Biblical truth and the ability to teach and model these beliefs in children and youth settings.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop a healthy connection with children and teens.
• Experienced in recruiting, training, and developing volunteers.
• Ability to balance administrative duties with relational ministry.
• A heart for family discipleship and equipping parents as the primary spiritual leaders in the children’s lives.
• Bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, or a related field preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $47,000 - $51,000 based on experience.
• Paid vacation and sick time off based on work hours.
• Professional development and ministry training opportunities.
• Supportive church environment with a passion for Spirit-filled worship and solid biblical teaching.
• Relocation assistance is possible if deemed necessary.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing one's call to ministry and how one's vision aligns with Reach Community Church’s vision and beliefs
• Include in your cover letter: 3 references (including at least one pastoral reference) and any relevant teaching or sermon samples (optional)
  

Church Profile: Reach Community Church

History
Reach Community Church was founded on September 23, 2012, by Pastor Heath Caddell and a dedicated team of eleven families who felt called to serve the Leland community. Leaving their previous comforts, they established the church with a mission to impact lives through Christ.

Vision
The mission is to see lives changed by Christ together—through loving God, loving people, and reaching the world.

Core Values
Presence of God: Reach Community Church completely acknowledges that without the presence of God in Sunday morning services or in people, the church has no capacity for real life transformation. This begins with each individual and permeates everything the church does, including community groups.

The Word of God: recognize the Bible as the foundation of our ministry, trusting in its authority and power. This commitment is evident in every Sunday message and community group discussion.
Authentic Relationships: Reach Community Church believes that real discipleship, training, and mentoring occur within authentic relationships. While Sunday services are important, Reach Community Church emphasizes building community beyond that time frame.

The Next Generation: Reach Community Church is dedicated to partnering with parents to cultivate the next generation of passionate Christ-followers who fulfill Jesus’ Great Commandment to love God, love others, and reach the world. Reach Community Church focuses on equipping parents to shepherd the children effectively.

Community Transformation/Outreach: Reach Community Church trains our members to be agents of change in the workplaces, neighborhoods, and spheres of influence. Through the community groups, Reach Community Church aims to share the Gospel and effect life change in the city, nation, and world by meeting people's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Affiliation
Reach Community Church is a non-denominational church connected to the MPACT Network of Churches, fostering relationships and resources among like-minded congregations.

Leadership
Reach Community Church is elder-led, ensuring that the leadership is grounded in biblical principles and collective wisdom.

Community Engagement
Situated in Leland, North Carolina—a rapidly growing town in Brunswick County with a population of approximately 30,542 as of 2023 —Reach Community Church is committed to serving this vibrant community. Leland's proximity to Wilmington and area beaches makes it a desirable location for families and individuals seeking a blend of suburban and coastal living.

Attendance
The congregation consists of an average of 170-200 attendees each Sunday, reflecting a diverse group of individuals and families united in faith and community.

Reach Community Church looks forward to seeing how God will use the right person to help lead the next generation of believers. Thank you for considering joining the team at Reach Community Church!