What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Pastor of Family & Worship position at Southern Baptists of Texas Convention?
Associate Pastor of Family and WorshipQualifications : Education & Experience : 3 years experience on staff in a ministry contextMDiv, ThM ideal but not requiredCompetencies : Personal disciple-makerProven track record of effective leadershipPersuasive and engaging communicator (written and oral)Problem-solving skillsProficient in use of social mediaCapable of basic graphic design / website developmentGeneral Qualifications : Meeting the 1 Tim. 3, Titus 1, and 1 Pet. 5 qualifications for church leadersExhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a healthy family lifePastoral philosophy of equipping and disciplingCommitment to teach approach to ministry including delegating responsibility to team membersTeacher with a love of God's wordRelational style of leadership and ministryJoyful spirit and good sense of humorCapable of creating and executing a long-term vision for music & student ministriesSeek to integrate student ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is intentionally intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church ministriesUnderstanding and desire to live in rural East Town of approximately 3,000 peopleSpecific Qualifications : Recruit, disciple, and sustain a team of volunteer leaders for both music and studentsEngage student's parents as vital partnersTeach and equip students and leaders in small and large settingsCommunicate well with parents and come alongside families, especially in times of crisisCommunicate well with church leaders and membersRelate to the unique needs of teenagers in today's cultureAbility to lead singing and play guitar at minimum but other instruments a bonusPlan worship service including song selection and schedule musicians / singers as neededAppreciation and willingness to use both hymns and modern songsUnderstanding of audio & visual equipmentAbility to recruit and train other people to help with musicResponsibilities : Ensure that the music and student ministry is functioning in an effective, focused mannerRecruit, train, and mobilize a ministry team for the music and student ministriesFollow through with the volunteer screening process to ensure a competent and qualified body of volunteer adultsSubmit an annual budget to the Finance Team and Senior PastorOversee the expenditures of the budget allocated towards the music and student ministriesOversee fund-raising efforts for student ministry tripsBuild relationships with faculty and staff at the middle / high schoolAct as a direct report for the preschool and children's ministry staff, ensuring a cohesive discipleship strategy with smooth transitionDevelop comprehensive, well-balanced biblical instructionAssume the role as primary teacher and provide teaching opportunities to other qualified volunteersCreate and oversee a student leadership groupDevelop other singers and musicians to build the music teamParticipate in staff meetingsLead annual or bi-annual student mission trips and / or summer campsAttend as often as possible student events at school (ie., sports games, music competitions, FFA, etc.)Keep Senior Pastor informed of potential situations of concernAlways learning and growing through books, articles, podcasts, and conferencesSunday morning platform participationGeneral responsibilities as assigned by Senior Pastor#J-18808-Ljbffr
