What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids Pastor-Cabot Campus position at Fellowship Bible Church?
The Kids Pastor-Cabot is responsible for overseeing the Fellowship Kids ministry at the Cabot campus and being a part of the Fellowship Kids team across all campuses. As the Kids Pastor in Cabot, this role is responsible for shepherding and pastoring children ages newborn to 6th grade and families at the Cabot campus and overseeing all aspects of the Fellowship Kids ministry in Cabot. The Kids Pastor-Cabot will also participate and play an important role in Fellowship’s multi-site team of Kids Pastors to create strategies that advance the gospel among children in central Arkansas.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Partner with the multi-site strategy of Fellowship Kids
- Pastor and shepherd Fellowship Kids parents, families
- Pastor and shepherd kids, newborn to 6th grade
- Shared responsibility with the other Kids Pastors for writing content for the quarterly Family
- Discipleship Guide
- Oversee check-in procedures on Sunday mornings and the strategy for following up with new families
- Leadership and oversight of all Fellowship Kids programming and events (Retreats, Family Fest, etc.) with high degree of excellence
- Recruit, train, deploy and develop Fellowship Kids team
- Recruit, train, deploy and develop Fellowship Kids volunteers
- Cast vision for Fellowship Kids
- Oversee all training, safety protocols, policies and procedures for child safety for all of Fellowship Kids-Cabot
- Oversee other Fellowship Kids Staff and Childcare Director
- Partner with Fellowship Student Ministries team
- Perform funeral and marriage services as assigned
- Participate in Campus staff meetings and Campus events
- Engage with the Cabot, Ward, and Austin community outside of the church, especially through partnering with Westside Elementary
- Establish and manage the budget for Fellowship Kids on the Cabot campus
- Other related duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
- College Education (required); Seminary/Masters preferred. 2-3 years ministry experience
- At least 2-3 years’ experience leading a team of volunteers
Knowledge and Skills:
- Obvious calling and heart for shepherding and teaching kids and families
- Ability to develop and encourage direct reports, volunteers, and others
- Understands how to manage the tension of serving on multiple teams in the same context (multi-site)
- Proven leader with strong administrative skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Constant learner who is eager to grow in ministry and leadership
- Eager to recruit, develop, grow, and serve on a team
- Strong people skills with staff, leaders, and parents
- Good communication skills on stage, one-on-one, and written
- Operates well in a team environment
Spiritual Requirements:
- Committed to Fellowship’s mission, values, and beliefs
- Handle confidential information in a Christ like and professional manner
- A heart to serve the Lord and grow his Kingdom
- If not a member of Fellowship Bible Church, will commit to going through the membership process
- Regular involvement in Fellowship Bible Church activities and events
- Signed acknowledgement of Fellowship Bible Church’s “Confession of Faith” form
- Signed acknowledgement to policies and procedures as stated in Fellowship Bible Church’s Employee Manual
- Living out the spiritual principles outlined in the “Code of Conduct”
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.
Work Schedule:
- 40-45 hours/wk. Usually Sun-Thur with flexibility for evening and weekend events
- Office mostly in Cabot with 3-4 days a month at the LR campus