Pastor of Family Ministries

River Hills Community Church

Lake Wylie, SC

Category: Family Pastor

Posted on: March 05, 2019

Job Description:

Report to: Senior Pastor and Executive Minister

Summary of Position:
The Pastor of Family Ministries is the advocate for the generations of the church and will oversee the structures and culture of the church to ensure that the family of God is working together to make disciples of the next generation. The Pastor of Family Ministries is first an advocate for children, youth and early adults because they are least knowledgeable and experienced in the Christian life. Next, the Pastor of Family Ministries is an advocate for parents, because they are in the greatest position of influence to the young.

Areas of responsibility
The Pastor of Family Ministries will oversee the discipleship systems from cradle to college as well as ministry to and with parents. The Pastor will work closely with adult discipleship leaders to ensure that parents are prepared to lead their children and that young people have spiritual mentors within the church family.

Children and Student Ministries
Oversee relational, engaging ministries to children and youth.
Ensure that the curriculum used at each level of spiritual development connects to the next.
Ensure that ministry leaders connect regularly with parents to establish a clear partnership in the discipleship of their children.

Equipping and Encouraging Parents
Guide ministry leaders in selecting or developing a curriculum that is cohesive from birth to adulthood and that it helps parents to_noemailplement the church learning with home learning.
Develop and implement a plan for on-going parent training and encouragement.
Oversee training and biblical studies that equip parents for their spiritual role and responsibilities.
Consult and mentor parents privately on specific issues within their family as needed.

Intergenerational Connections
Encourage intergenerational gatherings to build relationships and help all generations recognize how God is working in the whole family of God (particular focus on 5th Sundays)
Work with the Senior Pastor and other ministry teams to ensure that there are opportunities for all generations to worship, learn and serve together.

Expectations
Attend weekly Staff Meetings
Build relationships with parents
Lead Children's and Student Volunteer Teams
Coordinate with Adult Discipleship Team and Senior Adult Team (Young at Heart)
Identify and inspire servant leaders and volunteers
Assess the ongoing effectiveness of ministry areas including programming, staff, and volunteers; lead adjustments and changes as needed
Responsible for the development and management of budgets and calendars for ministry areas
Communicate regularly with parents and students through multiple sources
Preach on occasion at request of Senior Pastor; occasional assistance in baptisms, weddings and funerals, as needed

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field minimum, advanced degree preferred
3-5 years' experience preferred
Previous supervisory and or management experience preferred
Experience and_noemailfort in public speaking/preaching
Skilled in planning, time management,_noemailanize and mentoring
Experience in recruiting, inspiring, and equipping volunteers as teachers, mentors, small group leaders

Send Inquiries and Resumes to Jobs@rhcconline_noemail
Deadline for resumes is April 1st 2019
Church Description: Interdenominational, intergenerational Community Church with worship in both traditional and contemporary styles
Church Size: 300 average weekly attendance
Church Location: 104 Hamilton's Ferry Road, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
(a bedroom_noemailmunity of Charlotte, NC)
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
 

About River Hills Community Church:

River Hills Community Church is an inclusive, interdenominational congregation that grows out of the hopes, needs, and aspirations of our surrounding community. It was neither planted nor transplanted from the outside but a native ministry of the Lake Wylie area.

We welcome all who seek a relationship with Jesus Christ, regardless of previous church experience or denomination. As an ecumenical church, we focus on the unity of Believers, striving to live out Jesus' prayer—that we "may be brought to complete unity" as a witness to the world, for there "the Lord bestows His blessing." (John 17:20-23, Psalm 133)

River Hills Community Church is self-governing and assumes responsibility for decisions and direction at the local level. We employ the wisdom that says, "In essentials, unity, in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity." Come discover the RHCC difference. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in related field minimum, advanced degree preferred
3-5 years' experience preferred
Previous supervisory and or management experience preferred
Experience and comfort in public speaking/preaching
Skilled in planning, time management, organize and mentoring
Experience in recruiting, inspiring, and equipping volunteers as teachers, mentors, small group leaders 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Pastor of Family Ministries
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Family Pastor
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Christian Church
Worship Style:
Church Size:
250 - 500

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
River Hills Community Church
Contact Name:
Martha Stein
Address1:
River Hills Community Church
Address2:
104 Hamilton's Ferry Road
City:
Lake Wylie
State or Province:
SC
ZIP Code:
29710
Country:
United States
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