Church Description: We are an established and growing church in Central Florida. Our annual average Sunday attendance is around 275 people. Our Mission is to Love God, Love others and Impact the World. We are a gospel-centered, Bible teaching church with a heart for our city and world missions. We are a strong missions minded church both globally and locally. We have a blended style of worship with a choir and praise team. We are seeking a passionate pastor to lead and reach our students. Currently, the youth ministry averages 20-25 teens on a Sunday Morning and 45-55 teens on a Wednesday night. The youth ministry has 11 adult ministry leaders and 8 student leaders on the leadership team. Making for a growing, vibrant and healthy youth ministry. I am able to send you links, photos and facebook groups so you can see the youth ministry up close. Most of our services are streamed live and can be accessed on youtube under Grace Bible Baptist Church, Leesburg, FL. Job Requirements: Specific Responsibilities:
Function as a pastor for students and their families
Teaching and Preaching in worship service on occasion
Lead Youth Bible Fellowships and coordinate with all Bible Fellowship Teachers.
Lead and organize effective youth programs implementing fellowship, worship, teaching, discipleship and evangelism
Recruit, train and shepherd volunteers with diverse gifts and personalities
Plan, organize and lead the Summer VBS
Oversee the planning of student retreats (camps,d-now,etc..) and missions trips
Communicate regularly with parents and students through a variety of means
Establish yearly goals and calendar for student ministry
Ensure expenditures remain within set budgets and assist in developing the budget
Coordinate training and educational opportunities for volunteers when needed
Oversee and schedule teachers for children's ministries (jr. church and kids clubs)
Plan and coordinate fundraisers (currently 2 rummage sales a year, but can change)
Coordinate with our G.E.T. (Grace Evangelistic Team) ministry.
Pray for the families and ministries of GBBC
Plan and communicate church-wide events
Provide spiritual direction and biblical counseling to students and parents on an individual basis as needed.
Be proficient with social media and help promote / advertise / connect via those platforms.
All staff members will be asked at times to help with special events, projects or situations as they arise. (revivals, community events, church projects)
General Responsibilities:
Maintain a healthy relationship with God
Have a healthy balance of personal/family life with ministry
Participate in regular staff meetings and planning days
Establish reasonable office hours
Keep the pastor up to date on happenings within the ministry
Be present and involved during worship services
Be a team player and supportive of other ministries. We believe in cooperation, not competition.
At times responsibilities can fall outside the stated "job description."
Contribute to strategic goal process and long range vision
Provide pastor care
Cherry On Top:
You have a fun and competitive spirit along with a good sense of humor
You like watching and playing sports
Enjoy drinking copious amounts of coffee
Will take an occasional trip to thrift stores and pawn shops
Musical abilities (sing, play an instrument, etc…) Job Description: The candidate's primary focus will be to teach, lead and disciple the middle and high school ministry of Grace Bible Baptist Church. They will also oversee and coordinate with all student ministry from birth to college. This includes being a liaison with the Awana ministry as well as coordinating Junior Church workers. The candidate will be responsible for Bible fellowship classes as well as curriculum decisions and development. We expect the successful candidate to be able to build and mentor a team of volunteers to fulfill the mission of the ministry. The Student Ministry Pastor must be committed to holistic family ministry, seeing parents as the primary disciple-makers in their children's lives and the church leadership as support. Evidence a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Above all else, this person will be a Spirit-led follower of Jesus with a passion for students and a clear ministry calling. We desire a Student Pastor who is married, whose wife will be supportive of the ministry and care for the teen girls.
Qualifications:stmulf@gmail.com
Has trusted Jesus as Lord and Savior and faithfully follows Him
Love and care for your family
Models for students and families what it means to love God and others
Exhibits a love for students and children
In agreement with the Doctrinal Statement and Constitution of GBBC
In line with the mission, vision and values of GBBC
Has a Bible College training in relevant theological education
Able to effectively teach and communicate the Bible
Skilled in administration and leadership
Able to motivate and grow a team
Physically able to engage in activities with students