We are a growing and vibrant congregation in the beautiful Piedmont region of North Carolina. As a church body, our staff and membership are fully committed to our vision of “being a multigenerational, gospel-centered, disciple-making church family reaching Summerfield and beyond for the cause of Christ.” We have a heart for our neighbors and the nations. Over the last three years, by God’s grace, our church has experienced a healthy and sustainable pace of growth in all areas of ministry. Through the kindness of God, we have seen those following Christ in baptism increase year over year. We are blessed with an excellent staff of 4 full-time pastoral staff, 2 administrative staff, and 2 volunteer staff members. Our staff team is committed to our mission and vision. We have a heart for serving God and His people. Our team has strong unity, a commitment to excellence, and teamwork. We love celebrating wins in ministry and desire to shape a culture of appreciation and celebration.
If you are a committed Christ follower, passionate about reaching students and families for Christ, and desire to equip, strengthen, and expand a student ministry team, we ask you to consider prayerfully initiating contact through the means below. We pray with and for you as we seek God’s direction in this season.
Ministry Function:
Giving direction and spiritual leadership for all student ministries of First Baptist Church of Summerfield, including college and young adults.
Ministry Task:
Reaching, discipling, and building effective ministry and outreach to students, young adults, and their families at FBC.
Primary Ministry Functions:
- Oversee all student ministries including Sunday School, discipleship, and outreach, ministers in the age groups of middle school, high school, college, and young adults
- Recruit and train volunteer leaders; provide leadership to respective ministry teams and ministry leaders
- Set the vision for the student, college, and young adult ministries consistent with the overall vision, mission, and values of the church
- Provide missional opportunities for students and young adults
- Build and maintain relationships with students and young adults, both believers and
non-believers
- Build and maintain quality, equipping relationships with parents
- Set and oversee the student ministry budget and college ministry budget in a manner that reflects the values of the church’s vision and mission
- Involve students and young adults in the overall multigenerational ministry of the church, supporting and participating in the church’s vision, mission, worship services, and activities where appropriate
Secondary Assist Functions:
- Assist the disciple-making ministry in coordinating Sunday School emphases and promotions, in providing resources for discipleship to students, young adults and leaders
- Supply articles on a periodical basis for use in FBC publications relating to your responsible areas of ministry
- Adhere to church-approved guidelines as outlined in FBC Summerfield’s Bylaws and Policy and Procedures Manual
- Give full support to the church budget and avoid soliciting or expending funds not previously authorized
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Senior Pastor
Basic Personal Responsibilities:
- Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer, and meditation
- Maintain proper priorities in your home and be a spiritual leader to your spouse and children, if married
- Develop personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church
- Financially support the work of ministries of FBC by faithfully giving at least 10% of your income
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Associates or B.S. Degree from college or seminary (or in pursuit of degree from a theological institution of higher learning)
- Ordained or willing to be ordained
- Experience of three years or more in a church with multiple pastoral staff members and a student ministry with multiple leaders
- Experience in working with and/or leading worship teams that use professional lighting, Ableton Live, Multitracks, and ProPresenter is desired, but not required
- Familiarity with Apple products, Office 365, Planning Center, ASANA Project Management is desired, but not required
Abilities needed:
- Be an excellent communicator committed to teaching the Scriptures
- Proven ability to motivate, teach, and mentor others
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-starter
- Excellent people and relational skills applicable to all generations
- Ability to grasp the Senior pastor’s vision for the entire church and incorporate it into his vision for discipleship and evangelism at First Baptist Church of Summerfield.
- Familiarity and experience with all basic Sunday school, small group, outreach, and evangelism philosophies and methods.
- Must be willing to be flexible in working with other pastoral staff in fulfilling the Great Commission
Accountability:
This position reports directly to the Senior Pastor.