First Baptist Church of Odessa, Missouri, is issuing a call for a high energy, enthusiastic, Bible centered Pastor for Families and Children. The full time position serves a thriving, Spirit filled congregation in a growing community east of Kansas City.
The successful applicant will have experience working with a team toward discipleship of the congregation, a servant's heart, and a great deal of creativity. Key duties are organizing and planning AWANA, vacation Bible school, Sunday school for children and fun family activities throughout the year.

EXPECTATIONS
1. Exhibit professionalism, conscientious work ethic, teaching ability and accountability.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to good interpersonal relationships, teamwork, and support of all church ministries.
3. Demonstrate a solid Christian faith commitment
4. Work at a fast pace with a variety of settings and circumstances with composure and flexibility
5. Be conscious of the need for confidentiality and discretion
6. Exercise discernment and wise judgement
7. Give extreme attention to details
8. Be a self starter who is good at multi tasking and prioritizing projects
9. Possess strong administrative skills and an ability to work independently without continuous, direct supervision
10. Avoid misconduct, dishonesty, and fraudulent activities to include but is not limited to immoral or unbiblical activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee existing and create new programing for all children through 6th grade, including Sunday morning, Wednesday evenings, summer VBS programming, AWANA, and other special events as necessary amp;amp; as directed by the Senior Pastor. Ensure you maintain a broad focus to include ministry to the parents of children and nursery students.
Provide supervision and oversight to the Nursery, including hourly employees and volunteer staff.
Cooperate with the Youth Pastor to ensure no gap exists as your children grow into his youth ministry. Don't allow children to age out of the Children's ministry before they are provided with direct shepherding into the Youth ministry.
Choose and prepare curriculum for each program and each age level.
Create environments, activities and programs for each age group that facilitates learning and encourages spiritual growth.
Recruit, train, schedule, supervise and lead teams of volunteers to accomplish these goals.
Provide ministerial care for children and families within the church including hospital and in home visits and follow up.
Maintain a strategy for reaching and assimilating new children and families.
Plan, oversee and recruit volunteer workers for special events such as VBS, Trunk or Treat, baby dedications, family excursions and summer camps.
Develop and work within a budget which is approved by the Church.
Coordinate and help supervise the annual I Love Odessa local mission event.
Plan and conduct deliberate outreach to families within the Church to conduct camps, excursions, and outings that purposely involve fathers, mothers amp;amp; siblings in the event.
Develop and implement an ongoing effort to lead outreach into the local community.
We're working toward a mid June / early July 2024 hire as part of a deliberate, thorough hiring process. Send resumes and inquiries to office@fbc.odessa.org or visit our website