Associate Pastor - Family & Students

ASSOCIATE PASTOR - FAMILY & STUDENTS:

CHURCH PROFILE

We are a local church committed to living and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We were established in 1943 on 17 acres, housing a 1,200 seat Worship Center, Hebrews Fellowship Hall, Education and Administration spaces, Activities Building, ball field, children’s playground, and pickleball/basketball courts. We are a pastor-led, congregational-governance, deacon-served, and Kingdom-focused Baptist church that ministers in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention and other local churches. Our rich, 81-year history has been characterized by a commitment to God’s Word, God’s plan of salvation, and God’s mission.

POSITION PROFILE

• Presupposition: Candidate meets the requirements of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Philosophy of ministry: Someone committed to leading and shepherding the families and students of our church and discipling them to share the love of Jesus Christ with our community. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Must be a born-again, baptized believer
• Must demonstrate the qualifications set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:6-9
• Must affirm the Baptist Faith and Message (2000)
• Should display the spiritual gifts and maturity appropriate for this position, including teaching (Ephesians 4:11), shepherding (Ephesians 4:11), exhortation (Romans 12:8), faith (1Corinthians 12:9) administration (1Corinthians 12:28), leadership (Romans 12:8), and discernment (1Corinthians 12:10)
• Must become a committed, engaged member of ARBC
• Must be able to balance leadership responsibilities for all families with students, ranging in ages 5K to 12^th grade
• Should be able to coordinate and collaborate with lay persons who lead ministry and mission initiatives for all families with students
• Should engage in and address contemporary issues facing families and students from a biblical perspective
• Should be gifted in relating to people of diverse demographics
• Should have formal or informal ministry experience and have earned at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent training
• Should thrive within a team environment, including church ministry staff, administrative teams, and ARBC members

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In consultation with the Senior Pastor and in conjunction with the other ARBC staff and lay leadership:

• Serve as a role model and spiritual mentor for families of students
• Provide spiritual leadership and biblical teaching for families and students from K5 to 12^th grade
• Commit to praying for and with families and students
• Oversee the planning and supervision all student activities and events
• Develop and implement strategies to reach students and families in Charleston
• Prioritize developing relationships directly with students toward encouraging their salvation and a lifelong commitment to Christ
• Provide hands-on participation in weekly ministries and summer camps, Music & Sports Camp, seasonal events, and school functions as appropriate
• Provide spiritual counseling when requested or needed
• Collaborate and coordinate with all other ministry leaders of the church
• Support and communicate the vision and mission of the church
• Develop and manage the family ministry budget using godly stewardship principles
• Conduct regular meetings with families of students to align ministry goals and resources
• Ensure compliance with all church policy guidance regarding the operations and affairs of the ARBC Ministry
• Coordinate with faith-based professionals to provide special presentations and studies that widen the scope of family and student Christian faith
• Develop and provide various information and training opportunities for volunteers and leaders
• Provide strong and consistent presence and engagement with the church school

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Christian/Biblical Studies
• Post-graduate degree (Seminary) or M.A. Divinity preferred
• Previous pastoral ministry experience is preferred

 BENEFITS:

• Full ministerial package, including salary, housing, health stipend, annuity, and SEC allowance.
• Package range: $85,000 – 100,000
• Fully-equipped office with laptop, phone, and expense account
• Advancement opportunity to the Senior Pastor role
• Fully-revitalized Youth Floor; plans to revitalize Children’s Educational Space
• K5 – 8^th Grade School meets on campus
• Neighborhoods within 5 miles of church are largely new families with tremendous growth in and around the church
• Church has a remarkable presence, ideal location, and strong influence in the city of Charleston