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