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Denomination: Baptist – SBC
Weekly Attendance: 200
Location: Southlake, Texas
The Role: Family Pastor
Meet Southlake Baptist Church:
Southlake Baptist is a diverse community of believers brought together by the transforming grace of Jesus Christ. A church built on the inerrant truth of the Bible, Southlake shares the abiding love of God by caring for one another and reaching into our neighborhoods, our region, and the world with the Good News of salvation. Planted in 2009, Southlake Baptist is a church that brings God’s Word to people in every situation from all walks of life, helping them to grow in love and service to our Creator and Lord.
- Our preaching is Bible-based and relevant.
- Our worship is uplifting and grounded in the past and present.
- We are all about families. We want to help your family take the next step in your collective faith walk.
- We love kids. We want to partner with parents and build a legacy of faith.
About the Family Pastor:
The Family Pastor at Southlake Baptist Church will execute the Student Ministry (7th-12th grade) and oversee the Kidz Ministry (birth-6th grade) and its staff. They will be a leader of leaders who creates from the ground up, sustains thriving ministries, and develops healthy serving teams with a proven track record of growing ministries related to students and kids.
The Family Pastor Will:
- Strategize, bring vision, and present ideas with leadership and energy that will unify Children and Student Ministry together.
- Successfully attract and retain families who attend the church as a result of excellent Kids and Student Ministries.
- Manage multiple functional areas of an organization with acute attention to detail.
- Oversee the recruitment and development of volunteer leadership, including training and appreciation events.
- Ensure the effective operation of any ministries related to children from infant to 5th grade is safe, developmentally appropriate, and attractive for kids and their families.
- Create and execute a substantive and attractional ministry specific to Jr. High and High School students, and connect with both students and parents regularly.
- Function as the primary preacher/teacher within the Student Ministry and develop other excellent communicators within the serving team.
- Maintain clear and regular communication to parents along with a website, weekly/monthly updates, and social media for each specific ministry.
- Have the ability to assure strong operational and fiscal management by maintaining department budgets.
- Build on current Children and Student ministry foundation.
- Engage both the students and the parents.
- Communicate clearly and excellently with students, parents, volunteers, and staff.
- Develop leaders and ensure that students are connecting to other ministries like Welcome, Worship, etc.
- Fulfill additional tasks as directed by the Lead Pastor.
What You Bring:
Education & Experience
- 3-5 years of ministry experience.
- Undergraduate degree is required.
- Seminary degree would be a bonus.
Personal Characteristics & Skills
- Biblically sound.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead various age groups.
- Able to produce vision and strategies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Independent – able to work effectively with limited supervision.
- Connects well with people of any age group.
- Has good follow-through – finishes what they started.
- Knows how to have fun.
What it’s Like to Live in Southlake, Texas:
Southlake, Texas offers a perfect balance of sophisticated living and a neighborly community, providing a safe haven from the frenzy of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Located in the northeastern part of Tarrant County, Southlake is right in the middle of downtown Dallas and Fort Worth, only about 25 miles north. As the DFW metroplex continues to grow, becoming more densely populated, living in Southlake will likely become even more attractive than it already is for those who frequently commute in these areas. The close proximity to DFW International Airport is an added benefit.
Southlake public schools are among some of the best, with Carroll ISD being in the top 5 in the state. The teachers are highly rated, and the facilities are safe. The city’s Town Square offers a variety of shops and restaurants, and there are plenty of fun activities to discover.
With its safe and family-oriented community, Southlake makes a wonderful home. It is a lovely place to settle in, raise your kids, and retire. Even if Southlake doesn’t have exactly what you are looking for, you are sure to find it nearby with its quick and easy access to the big cities. Overall, this friendly community has so much to offer for all types of people.
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