Family Pastor

 

Family Pastor Position Description

Church:             First Sebring Church
Position:           Family Pastor
Location:          Sebring, FL
Reports to:       Lead Pastor
Direct reports:  Director of Youth Ministries and Director of Children’s Ministries
Website:          www.firstsebring.org

Summary
First Sebring Church in Sebring, Florida is hiring a Family Pastor.

We are a traditionalist United Methodist Church of around 200 adults (weekly attendance) and 50 children and students. The Family Pastor Position is a senior level position in our church and will work closely with our other pastoral staff to lead/disciple families.

 The scope of the position includes:

·       Expand ministry strategies that disciple parents and families in every life stage.
·       Overseeing ministries to Children, Student, and Adults.
·       Serve with pastoral staff as a pastoral and preaching presence for our entire church.

  You are someone who:
·       Excels at leading and developing leaders.
·       Has credibility with parents and is knowledgeable about the challenges they face.
·       Enjoys collaborative ministry and thrives in a team setting.
·       Can bring fresh thinking to our strategies with children, students, and parents.
·       Is familiar with the 24-7 Prayer Movement or willing to learn (see 24-7prayer.org)

 We are looking for someone who can:
·       Teaching and organizing small groups children, students, and adults
·       Recruiting, training, and equipping volunteer leaders to lead groups
·       Provide a consistent pastoral presence for the families of our church.
·       Grow ministry strategies that focus on the unique needs of parents as their children move through each stage of development.
·       Be a “cheerleader” for the values and vision of First Sebring Church
·       Assist with the pastoral needs of the entire congregation (care, equipping, leadership, preaching)

 How Your Time Will Be Spent:
·       Overseeing Family Ministries – students, children, parents (30%)
·       Facilitating and Managing Life Groups (30%)
·       Leading 24-7 Prayer initiatives (30%)
·       Preaching (10%)

Position structure:       
·       Full Time with cell phone allowance and reimbursable account.
·       Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
·       Relocation Assistance:  Yes 

Education & Experience:
·       Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education or equivalent experience
·       5+ years ministry experience that includes working closely with students and families
·       Proven leadership and management skills
·       Strong presentation and teaching skills
·       Strong relational and team building skills
·       Organizational skills for growing, mobilizing, and maintaining a strong and effective team and program
·       Strong written communication skills

Selection process:
Apply below by submitting cover letter and resume