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Job Description

Qualifications: The Family & Discipleship Pastor will meet and maintain the biblical requirements for an elder/overseer/pastor in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-4. Previous experience on a church staff is not required, but is preferred. Seminary degree is not required, but is preferred. 

Time Commitment: 40 Hours Per Week/Full Time

Compensation: Full Time Pay Commensurate with Experience and Education

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Duties & Responsibilities:

FG Kids Gatherings (35%) – 14 Hours

• Plan, coordinate, oversee, and execute all FG Kids weekly gatherings (Check-In, Life Study Hour, Main Service, Wednesday Nights)
• Schedule and confirm all volunteers for all weekly gatherings
• Alongside pastoral leadership, choose and regularly evaluate that FG Kids curriculum is in alignment with FGBC theology, mission, and values
• Develop and monitor safety and security for FG Kids (I.e., diaper policy, appropriate behavior, photo permission, incident reports, etc.)
• Anticipate growth and necessary adjustments that are needed in FG Kids Ministry
• Follow up with guest families and kids and connect them with the church

FG Kids Special Events & Family Integration (20%) – 8 Hours

• Plan and oversee special events that involve the kids ministry
• Develop and celebrate milestone moments in a child’s and parent’s life to commemorate their discipleship (ex. Parent Commissioning, Graduation Sunday)
• Alongside the pastoral staff, develop an annual FG Kids calendar with strategic emphases and events throughout the year
• Coordinate childcare for church-wide special events as needed

• Work to equip and disciple parents to be the primary disciplers of their children
• Seek effective ways to equip parents with resources and biblical wisdom for parenting
• Integrate FG Kids within the larger discipleship model of FGBC, incorporating kids and equipping them in a way that contributes rather than competes
• Counsel kids and parents as needs arise
• Consider how families, mothers, and fathers might organically be involved in the lives of one another for discipleship-weekly meetings with stay at home moms, providing childcare

FG Kids Leadership Development (15%) – 6 Hours

• Develop an annual ministry plan that coincides with the annual church theme
• Recruit and Develop Volunteers and Sunday Leaders
• Regularly train volunteers through onboarding procedures and written guidelines-Make sure everyone is on the same page & is ready for the training
• Verify background checks on all volunteers that serve
• Lead the Team Leaders of FG Kids
• Discover and Develop the potential of future leaders-make a list of qualities I am looking for in leaders; make sure to have someone who can do your job on a Sunday (Who would that be?)

Discipleship (15%) – 6 Hours

• Help oversee and execute a comprehensive discipleship strategy at FGBC
• Equip members to engage in our discipleship pathway and lead members in their discipleship journey
• Prepare and preach sermons in the Sunday gathering alongside the other preachers at FGBC (~5-10 Sundays per year)
• Work alongside pastoral leadership to teach in various settings—Starting Point class, Midweek gatherings, special events, etc. 
• Alongside pastoral leadership, oversee the assimilation process from first time guest to multiplying member as a part of the comprehensive discipleship strategy of FGBC. 
• Provide pastoral care and oversight to Life Study Leaders and other discipleship leaders in the church
• Work with the senior pastor to create weekly Life Study material and other discipleship resources for the church
• Meet with key leaders to develop and cultivate a culture of discipleship and multiplication in the church

Staff Administration (10%) – 4 Hours

• Attend and engage in weekly staff meetings and weekly gatherings
• Regularly report to the Senior Pastor and leadership about the goals, progress, or needs of FG Kids and discipleship
• Develop an annual budget for FG Kids and operate within the approved budget, and abide by staff finance protocols (receipt reports, etc.)
• Aid in staff-wide initiatives, events, and work as needed

Personal Development (5%) – 2 Hours

• Learn from other ministries to gain ideas, best practices, and godly wisdom-visit different churches and get ideas about how they do things in their church
• Grow in your depth of ministry philosophy and practice by reading books, listening to podcasts, or taking advantage of other resources that are available.
• Attend conferences, engage in intentional study, and receive coaching from ministry mentors