Family Pastor - Westover Baptist Church (Danville, VA)

Westover Baptist Church (Danville, VA) – Family Pastor

The Big Picture

Westover Baptist Church (https://westoverministries.org) is searching for a full-time Associate Pastor of Family and Children’s Ministries.

Requirements

Position Overview

This pastor will be a key member of the pastoral team leading outreach to families in our community and Christian school, oversee our family discipleship ministry, and lead our children’s ministry (birth–6^th grade).

The ideal candidate possesses a shepherd’s heart, a passion for reaching new families and a zeal to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Qualifications

• Meet the qualifications of a pastor/elder according to 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5

• A man who is humble, teachable, and deeply committed to God’s Word and prayer

• Holds a high view of God, the sufficiency of Scripture, the local church and the sovereign grace of God

• In full agreement with the statement of faith and philosophy of ministry of Westover Baptist Church

• Able to preach and teach with clarity and conviction

• Proven leadership and organizational skills

• A self-starter who takes initiative in setting and accomplishing established goals

• Possesses a heart for outreach, discipleship and children

• Pursues excellence in all things for the glory of God

• Skilled in communicating biblical truth on age-appropriate levels

Responsibilities

Family and Discipleship Ministry

• Develop and implement outreach to families in the community and Christian school

• Work with the lead pastor to strengthen the church’s discipleship ministries

• Develop and oversee the church’s small group ministry

• Work with the pastoral team to train future leaders and equip the saints for ministry

Children’s Ministry

• Organize and oversee our children’s ministry (birth – 6th grade)• Encourage and equip parents to fulfill their primary role in discipling their children

• Provide pastoral care, guidance and prayer to families as needed

• Maintain consistent communication with parents, volunteers, and church leadership

• Recruit, equip and shepherd children’s ministry volunteers

• Oversee the Awana ministry

• Lead elementary chapel at Westover Christian Academy each Friday

• Plan and oversee special events: fall and spring festivals, VBS, Summer Camp, Volunteer Appreciation,

and outreach opportunities

• Oversee childcare and children’s church for services and special events

• Ensure all safety policies, check-in procedures, and background checks are followed

• Oversee children’s ministry environments, supplies, and Sunday/Wednesday programming

Benefits

The Process

Please look over this job description and the church website. Along with your resume please answer these questions:

Why do you believe that you might be a good fit as the Family Pastor at WBC?

Describe your experiences in ministry and how you may be qualified to serve as the Family Pastor of WBC?

In just a few sentences please give a summary of your theology and how that is in line with the doctrine of WBC?

Please send your resume, the answers to these questions and a link to at least one online message to Jason@No-FeePastorSearch.com