What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Care Minister position at John 3:16 Mission?
John 3:16 Mission
Staff Position & Description
Position: Family Care Minister
Employee Classification: Exempt
Department: Family & Youth Ministries
Reports To: Director of Family & Youth Ministries
Job Statement: The Family Care Pastor serves individuals and families through Christ-centered discipleship, benevolence assistance, practical support, and community connection. This position oversees Benevolence and Chapel Ministry, assists the Family Center Director with The Gathering @ 3:16, and develops discipleship opportunities that help families grow spiritually, physically, mentally, socially, and financially.
The goal is not simply to meet immediate needs, but to build relationships that encourage spiritual growth, personal responsibility, healthy relationships, greater stability, and a life of purpose and service.
Duties:
· Benevolence
o Oversee and coordinate Family Center benevolence services, including the Mission Market, food assistance, utility assistance, and seasonal distributions
o Organize and maintain the Mission Market, including food storage, inventory, sorting, stocking, purchasing, donations, Food Bank resources, Retail Recovery, and community food partnerships
o Recruit, train, schedule, and oversee Mission Market volunteers and ensure families are served in an organized, welcoming, and dignified environment
o Maintain accurate client, service, donation, and program records using required systems, including Neighbor Intake—Feeding America, MealConnect, Jotform, and other Mission databases
o Manage utility assistance, including reviewing requests, documenting and effective use of benevolence funds
o Work with families receiving assistance to identify needs, barriers, available resources, and appropriate next steps rather than focusing only on immediate financial assistance
o Assist in coordinating and implementing the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution, Christmas Store, and other benevolence or seasonal outreach efforts
· Chapel Ministry
o Oversee Chapel services providing before Mission Market appointments, including recruiting, scheduling, and supporting volunteer Chapel speakers
o Provide speakers with clear Chapel guidelines, timeframes, biblical themes, and expectations to ensure services are Gospel-centered and consistent with the mission and beliefs of John 3:16 Mission
o Preach or facilitate Chapel when needed and coordinate Chapel with Mission Market appointment schedules
o Encourage Chapel speakers to serve as part of the Mission Market team by assisting families and volunteers and helping with Market restocking following appointments
· The Gathering @ 3:16
o Assist the Family Center Director in coordinating, organizing, and facilitating all aspects of The Gathering @ 3:16
o Build relationships with participants and encourage spiritual growth, practical application of biblical truth, service, and greater involvement in the community
· Discipleship & Family Development
o Develop and facilitate discipleship programs that strengthen individuals and families spiritually, physically, mentally, socially, and financially
o Present the Gospel, pray with families, provide biblical encouragement, and connect biblical truth to everyday life
o Help families identify barriers to stability and connect them with appropriate mentoring, education, life skills, financial stewardship, employment, wellness, and other resources that promote personal responsibility and long-term growth
o Encourage individuals to discover their God-given purpose and move from simply receiving assistance toward growing, serving, and giving back
· Family & Community Care
o Assess family needs, document services, and provide appropriate referrals, and coordinate care with other John 3:16 Mission ministries when needed
o Build and maintain community partnerships and resource networks with churches, nonprofits, healthcare providers, employment services, government/community agencies, businesses, and other organizations that can provide resources and opportunities for families
o Maintain an updated knowledge of community resources and develop referral relationships that help address needs beyond what John 3:16 Mission can provide directly
o Approach family care with a balance of compassion, accountability, discipleship, personal responsibility, and long-term stability
· Attend Mission meetings and functions
· Perform any other duties as assigned
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent ministry/community-service experience
· Ministry licensing or ordination preferred
· Discipleship and evangelism training with relevant ministry experience
· Strong biblical teaching, pastoral, leadership, organizational, relational, and communication skills
· Ability to recruit, train, organize, and lead volunteers
· Ability to provide appropriate case management, maintain accurate records, and exercise good judgment when distributing benevolence resources
· Ability to develop strong relationships with community organizations, churches, donors, vendors, and resource providers
· Commitment to the mission, Christian beliefs, and ministry values of John 3:16 Mission
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000