• Life Groups
• Adult Sunday School
• Men’s Group / Women’s Group
• Senior Adults
• Young Adult
• College

• Must be a follower of Jesus Christ
• Meets the biblical qualifications for an elder described in 1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1
• Passionate about shepherding, equipping, and developing other believers
• Demonstrated experience in Biblical teaching and preaching
• Demonstrated experience in a disciple making ministry
• Agrees with SSBC’s Statement of Faith

• Demonstrated experience with diverse populations and proficiency in Spanish
• Formal education at the graduate or undergraduate level in Bible or ministry
• Possesses an EFCA Credential
• Experience working in a church or parachurch ministry environment

• Letter of interest including why he is qualified for this position
• Resume
• One or two page written testimony

Position Overview: We are seeking a passionate and talented individual to join our vibrant and growing congregation as a Worship Pastor. As a Worship Pastor, you will be responsible for leading and cultivating a dynamic worship experience that draws our community closer to God. You will oversee the worship ministry, guiding the congregation through music and spiritual engagement, creating an atmosphere that encourages spiritual growth and connection both on campus and online.

WORSHIP PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE: To lead and cultivate a transformative worship experience that fosters a deep, authentic connection between God and His people through innovation and creativity; both, on campus and online.

REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor

STATUS: Full-Time Salaried

HOURS: Work schedule to meet the needs of the Worship Ministry Programs. SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES: Production Team (Production Director - Social Media Coordinator)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal

• To maintain a vibrant and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
• To nurture and maintain a strong relationship with spouse and children.
• To engage in the ministry of discipling others at Osage Hills.
• To value and pursue a course of personal growth including maintaining relationships with personal mentors, continuing education, and networking with other churches who will challenge and inspire new levels and directions of leadership.
• To establish strong relationships with the music community at the Lake of the Ozarks, both inside and outside the Christian community.

Pastoral

• To engage in pastoral ministries and providing a consistent community presence for and with Osage Hills, on campus and within the community.
• To live and minister peaceably within Osage Hills’ doctrinal statement.
• To lead worship during the weekend services. (No fewer than 44 Sundays per year)
• To lead quarterly “Nights of Worship”
• To select songs, videos, stage design and other artistic expressions to be used in the weekend services.
• To recruit, develop and lead volunteer musicians, vocalists, and leaders for the worship and production teams.
• To establish, foster, and maintain relationships with worship leaders who can serve and support Osage Hills’ worship ministry and who Osage Hills’ worship pastor can also help serve and support.
• To lead and expand the technical team and frame all technical aspects to provide an excellent and consistent worship environment to Osage Hills’ attenders on campus and online.
• To plan, execute and lead weekly rehearsals.
• To contend for and make recommendations pertaining to all audio/visual components and aspects of the worship ministry.
• To develop and oversee all budgets related to worship and the production department for Osage Hills.
• To have a continued honing of musical and production proficiency.
• To maintain regular office hours negotiated with the Pastor.
• To participate in weekly staff meetings.
• To develop strong relationships with the leaders, worship/tech teams, and congregation at Osage Hills.
• To establish strong relationships with the music community at the Lake of the Ozarks, both inside and outside the Christian community.
• To oversee all lighting, sound, and presentation software.
• To perform other duties as assigned and as observed; we are team who does what needs to be done beyond the limitations of our job titles and/or descriptions.

POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our vibrant and growing congregation as the Associate Pastor. As the Associate Pastor, you will be responsible for leading and strategically cultivating a dynamic guest assimilation experience that guides others into deeper ownership of Osage Hills. You will oversee the discipleship programming, to include small group ministry, guiding the congregation into deeper connection and Christ-likeness.

REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor

STATUS: Full-Time Salaried

HOURS: Coordinated with Supervisor 

SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES: Student Minister & Community Events Director  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal 

• To maintain a vibrant and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. 
• To nurture and maintain a strong relationship with spouse and children. 
• To engage in the ministry of discipling others at Osage Hills. 
• To value and pursue a course of personal growth including maintaining relationships
• with personal mentors, continuing education, and networking with other churches who
• will challenge and inspire new levels and directions of leadership.

Pastoral 

• To maintain regular office hours negotiated with the Lead Pastor. 
• To participate in weekly staff meetings. 
• Responsible for creating an environment that welcomes new guests and provides next steps toward connection and growth. 
• Lead, equip and empower guest service volunteers. 
• Improve upon or create a new follow-up program to get visitors plugged in efficiently. 
• Teach/Facilitate Discover OHills and oversee the current membership process.
• Be available as a point person on Sundays in the lobby between services to meet people and assist with needs.
• Connect people for church volunteer-ship. 
• Teach at least 12 times a year. 
• Minister and Shepherd to the congregation (specifically new attendees): Lunches, invitations, encouragement cards, etc. 
• Oversee the Student Minister
• Oversee the Community Events Coordinator 
• Work closely with the Lead Pastor to develop and implement a thriving small group ministry.
• Offer Pastoral Care
• Develop and lead a discipleship program.

Position Overview: Liberty Evangelical Free Church is searching for a vibrant and effective leader to relationally engage our congregation in a growing discipleship ministry. This position will assist the body to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, and with one another, by fostering healthy disciple-making environments. The position will have a strong focus on young adults and young families. This person will facilitate the assimilation of newer attendees into the life of the Liberty E-Free body.

Qualifications

• Spiritually Mature: A growing relationship with Jesus Christ as demonstrated by a life that consistently reflects His character and priorities. A humble and teachable spirit.
• Biblically Sound: Confident in handling God’s Word, with a deepening grasp of its truths and the ability to communicate them simply and clearly. In full agreement with the EFCA Statement of Faith.
• Committed: A genuine love for people and a sense of calling to ministry. Eager to serve the Lord – joyfully, energetically, and faithfully.
• Relational: Able to connect easily and relate well to all ages within the congregation and the community. Emotionally healthy and sensitive to the needs of others. Friendly, compassionate, helpful, and a team player.
• A Gifted Leader: Able to cast vision, organize resources, and execute a plan. Capable of mobilizing others, influencing them by word and example to follow Jesus Christ.
• Effective Communicator: Effective verbal and written communication skills. Able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Expectations

• Discipleship: Encourage the Liberty body to pursue spiritual growth and build disciple-making relationships. Provide structures, strategies, and training to ensure that these disciple-making goals are accomplished.
• Young Adult Ministry: Coordinate discipleship opportunities for college-age adults, young career adults, and young families. Provide opportunities to grow in Biblical understanding and skills as they apply to work, life, marriage, parenting, and circles of influence.
• Life Groups: Train leaders and facilitate growing participation in disciple-making connections that build community and strengthen relationships within the body.
• Assimilation Ministries: Develop structures that will guide newer attendees in establishing relationships and connecting them to the ministries of the church.
• Preaching: Preach expository, Word-centered sermons on Sunday mornings approximately 6-8 times per year.
• Accountability: The Pastor of Discipleship will report to the Senior Pastor.

If you desire to take the first steps in applying for the Associate Pastor of Discipleship position at Liberty E- Free Church, simply go to our website and complete the questionnaire. Email your resume to dane.schaudt@libertyefree.org.

Position Description

The campus pastor provides pastoral leadership to a campus of Parkview Church, and is responsible for promoting the mission and vision of Parkview Church on that campus. The campus pastor assists the Lead Pastor and the Elders of Parkview to give leadership and direction to the entire Parkview Church community.

General Staff Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the qualifications of a spiritual leader as stated in I Timothy 3:1-7.
• Live out the mission and vision of Parkview, in accordance with the Parkview Statement of Faith.
• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with the Parkview Staff Team and Elders.
• Balance ministry and family/community responsibilities.
• Contribute to staff meetings.
• Serve the needs of other pastors and ministry areas as needed.

Competencies

• Understand and have a proven track record in creating and sustaining a disciple-makers ministry for students, children, and families
• Ability to develop and shepherd a ministry team of staff and volunteers
• Have the gift of teaching and comfortable teaching from children to adults
• Trained and experienced in evangelism and community development

Primary Responsibilities

1. General Pastoral Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the East Campus staff and leaders
• Implementation of overall church vision
• Serve as the primary teaching/preaching voice of the East Campus
• Provide pastoral care and oversight to the East Campus
• Lead East Campus leadership team
• Oversee Finances & Budgeting for the East Campus
• Oversee the facility management of the campus location

2. CommunityResponsibilities

• Be aware of the needs of the local community and discern how Parkview’s East Campus can respond
• Promote a positive influence in the neighborhood as well as services and agencies invested in the local area

Direct Report

• Executive Pastor

Find instructions on how to apply here.

The KidMin Pastor/Director will lead, train, resource and encourage the Parkview KidMin Team to implement the vision of Parkview in their particular ministry area with a focus on cultivating a culture of disciple-making in the home.

Position Requirements

• 3-5 years minimum of children’s and/or youth ministry experience
• Must have a seminary degree or equivalent and be astute in discerning theology and children’s & youth culture

General Staff Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the qualifications of a spiritual leader as stated in I Timothy 3:1-7.
• Live out the mission and vision of Parkview, in accordance with the Parkview Statement of Faith.
• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with the Parkview staff team and elders.
• Balance ministry and family/community responsibilities.
• Contribute to staff meetings.
• Serve the needs of other pastors and ministry areas as needed.

Competencies

• Understand and have a proven track record in creating and sustaining a disciple-makers ministry for children and families
• Ability to develop and shepherd a ministry team of staff and volunteers
• Have the gift of teaching and is comfortable teaching from children to adults
• Possesses strong communication skills and is effective in communicating in large and small group contexts. Is able to connect with children and parents, both churched and unchurched.
• Healthy boundaries in relationships and time

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee KidMin & Parkview Preschool Staff
• Develop a clear vision and direction for KidMin
• Provide consistent leadership and development to the KidMin staff to accomplish the vision and mission.
• Equip parents to disciple their children
• Offer spiritual support to the Parkview Preschool

Find instructions on how to apply here.

Reports to: Lead Pastor 

Schedule: Hourly; up to 20 hours per week; hours will range depending on events each month 

Purpose: To lead the church and families in working together to disciple children (birth through 5th grade). 

General description: The Director will be expected to work alongside the ministry staff at Lighthouse Community Church (LCC). The main responsibility of this person will be to oversee the children’s ministry: birth through 5th grade. 

General Qualifications 

1. Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 

2. Actively living a life of worship, connecting with other believers authentically, growing, and willing to serve in ministries outside of their designated ministry. 

3. Healthy family life: leading and loving spouse and discipling children (if applicable). 

4. The possession of some mix of the following gifts: organizational skills, leadership, relational networking, communication, delegation, love for people, and fun-loving. 

5. Teachable – willing to see weaknesses and grow through them. 

6. The ability to be cooperative and show humility in working with the ministry team. 

7. Solidly recommended by adequate references as having the character and skills to be in this role. 

8. A personal affirmation of the EFCA Statement of Faith and a willingness to abide by the LCC By-laws. Willing to become a member of LCC. 

9. College degree preferred or equivalent experience. 

Personal Values 

A life marked by: 

1. An intimacy with God that balances freedom and spiritual disciplines. 

2. A growing walk with Christ that balances truth and love. 

3. A balanced view of self, valuing your own strengths and the strengths of others where you are limited. 

4. A continued development of gifts, insights, and abilities as a leader. 

5. Loving integrity in relationships. 

6. Authentic two-way communication with others. 

Children and Family Ministries - Area Responsibilities 

The Director is responsible for recruiting, training and overseeing the birth through fifth grade ministry. This ministry works with the whole church and families to disciple children. Parents are primarily called to disciple their children and the Director is to come alongside those parents with encouragement and equipping. 

General Responsibilities 

1. Encourage parents to disciple their children and equip them with resources to disciple their children. 

2. Develop ongoing relationships with parents and children. 

3. Recruit, train, and release leaders in the ministry. The Director must mentor a team of adult leaders who relate well with children, model godly lives, and have discernment and wisdom in the word of God. 

4. Maintain a healthy ratio of volunteers to children throughout the ministry. 

5. The Director must develop and oversee a ministry of teaching/discipleship that grounds children in the truths of God’s Word. This would include teaching and modeling the development of individual spiritual disciplines such as consistent scripture study, devotion and prayer. 

6. The Director must envision and design children and family gatherings and events that are designed for different types of families. This would include gatherings for different ages and providing a place that is welcoming and inviting. 

7. Along with weekly gatherings and events, the Director must create a yearlong calendar consisting of a clear vision. As well as establish a plan for birth through fifth grade about the Bible, theology, the gospel, and Christian living. 

8. Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure safety, security, and structure in the children’s ministry. 

9. Develop and maintain a clear and efficient check in system. 

10. Other duties as assigned. 

Weekly Responsibilities 

1. Pray for and connect with children, parents, and volunteers. 

2. Oversee weekly gatherings: 

a. Sunday Kids Classes 

i. Includes preparation, equipping of leaders, and implementation of class. 

ii. Encourage kids to be in the worship service through music and other

resources. 

b. Midweek program 

i. Includes preparation, equipping of leaders, and implementation of

program. Also, in charge of organizing Lighthouse Cafe. 

3. Teach or delegate teaching for classes and large group gatherings. 

4. Follow through with absent kids and families. 

5. Set up, clean, and maintain adequate children’s space. 

Quarterly Responsibilities 

1. Parent seminars, classes, or tools to equip parents for discipleship. 

2. Parent and child events together. 

Yearly Responsibilities 

1. Receive ongoing training through workshops, books, or seminars. 

2. Outreach events 

a. VBS, Day Camps, etc. 

b. Work alongside Local Missions Team to organize the Easter Egg Hunt and Trunk or Treat. 

Estimate of hours to be worked per week 

1. Sunday worship: 2 

2. Monday: 2 (staff meeting) 

3. Wednesday: 3.5 (Midweek program during the school year) 

4. Office planning and curriculum set up: 6 

· Preparation of PowerPoints, laptops, and tablets 

· Classroom setup 

· Event planning 

· Volunteer scheduling 

· Social Media and emails 

5. Contact with families: 1 

6. Extra (VBS, Events, etc.): 2 

Director – Area Responsibilities 

1. Staff planning sessions and weekly staff meetings. 

2. Participating in church-wide events (fellowship events, members meetings, etc.). 

3. Engaging as a team player with the Ministry Staff under the supervision of the Lead Pastor: 

a. Working cooperatively with Support Staff. 

b. Work a number of hours that is appropriate for a part-time ministry position, being diligent and conscientious about your work. 

c. With respect to all ministry responsibilities, be accountable to, and report directly to, the Lead Pastor, according to a schedule worked out with him. 

4. Meet regularly with the Lead Pastor for goal setting and evaluation. 

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter to kevin@lhousechurch.com

Meet Wellspring Church

Wellspring Church is a single-site church with an average attendance of 150 (including children) in beautiful Mount Pleasant, a town in southeast Iowa with a population of around 9,000. Starting as a church plant in 2003, Wellspring Church has continued to expand its reach and moved into a new facility in December 2014. The local community features excellent schools, abundant sports and outdoor activities, three coffee shops, Walmart, HyVee and a small town feel that is friendly and inviting. Nearby West Burlington (25 minute drive) has many amenities as well.

Wellspring is affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America. We consider our affiliation with the EFCA the best of both worlds. On one hand, we are part of something bigger than ourselves - we are part of the larger Church. On the other hand, we are a self-governing church - free to direct vision and style according to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

When you come to a worship service, you will experience meaningful worship and a biblically-based message that is engaging and relevant. We also believe that creativity and humor have an important place in our gatherings and look to include elements of fun to the Sunday experience (for all ages). We take Jesus seriously, but not ourselves. It is important to us that we are not only a place for our current attenders to grow in their faith, but also a church that reaches the community in which we live through service and outreach.

About the Family Ministries Pastor

Wellspring Church exists to connect people to Christ by making disciples and growing with them to serve and glorify God. In pursuit of this mission, we are equally committed to reaching the unbelieving with the love and truth of Jesus and cultivating spiritual growth and maturity in his followers. The Family Ministries Pastor fulfills this mission by leading discipleship strategies from birth through high school. This includes:

● Creating opportunities for the next generation to know, love, and follow Jesus.

● Encouraging and equipping parents to be spiritual leaders.

● Raising up teams and leaders who influence the next generation for Christ.

This full time position will be more than just a manager. Those with experience in either youth or children’s ministry are encouraged to apply.

Family Ministries Pastor Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Pastor, the Family Ministry Pastor is directly responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive program for Christian growth of youth and children, ages birth through high school and their families. The position will develop and implement sound biblical teaching, recruit and train youth leaders, and provide support systems that will enable Wellspring to reach, disciple and inspire youth and students to live as fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. The Family Ministries Pastor serves as a spiritual leader and role model in the church and community. The position focuses on, and is directly responsible for middle and high school ministry and plays a key role in family discipleship, mission and outreach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Youth Ministry (Middle and High School)

1. Plan and execute biblically accurate, culturally relevant, and high-energy engagement points for Middle and High School students through weekly programs and routine special events.
2. Create and manage a ministry calendar that will drive all the activities and teaching.
3. Direct the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers as needed to staff weekly programs and special events.
4. Promote and participate in camps and conferences for youth and children.

Youth and Family Development

1.Curriculum

● Develop and expand a vision with a focus on teaching Scripture in a way that demonstrates obedient Christian living at each stage of a member’s walk with Christ.

● Collaborate with the Senior Pastor to ensure that the curriculum at each level of spiritual development flows well into the next.

● Direct responsibility for youth and children’s ministry curriculum with oversight for all other family ministries curriculum carefully chosen to align to Biblical standards and the mission and values of Wellspring.

2.Programming

● Promote multi-generational participation in the discipleship process.

● Encourage in-home discipleship as well as body involvement in the praying for, and raising up of children.

● Shepherding volunteers of youth and children activities including but not limited to Children's Church, camps, Sunday School and weekly programming.

3.Spiritual Guidance

● Ensure that ministry leaders connect regularly to the homes, families, and community represented at Wellspring so that parents experience a clear partnership in the discipleship of their children.

● Minister to and provide wise and godly counsel to families, empowering them to grow in their Christian discipleship through teaching ministries and biblical foundations.

● Plan and conduct periodic parent meetings to meet the needs and expectations of families attending the church.

Volunteer Development

1. Develop effective strategies and lead efforts to increase adult volunteer participation in children and student activities.
2. Recruit, train, and develop volunteer leadership teams made up of parents and members with a calling to work with children and students.
3. Partner with the Senior Pastor to develop training tools to assist children and student leaders with recruiting and training other ministry volunteers.

Visitor and Community Development

1. Maintain a strategy for reaching and assimilating new children, youth, and families into the broader life of the church.
2. Create a strategy to develop an effective social media presence for the ministry. Ensure social media communication is professional and within guidelines set forth by church policy.
3. Partner and build relationships with the families and the surrounding community through service in order to minister to unbelievers and invite them to relationship with Christ.

General Administration

1. Maintain and enforce all policies related to safe environments including, but not limited to background checks, preventing harassment (sexual and non-sexual), privacy and confidentiality, and the like.
2. Partner with the Senior Pastor, Elder Board, and Church Treasurer to develop an annual budget which supports the youth and children’s ministries.
3. Partner and build relationships with the families and the community through outreach in order to minister to unbelievers and invite them to relationship with Christ.

PASTORAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform funerals and weddings as needed.
2. Preach on Sunday morning as needed.
3. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the male candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Further, qualified individuals must be a member of Wellspring or willing to become a member.

1. Demonstrates a lifestyle congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders (1 Timothy 3:1-13, 2 Timothy 2, Titus 1:5-9).
2. Possesses spiritual maturity and character consistent with the biblical requirements for pastoral leadership and eldership.
3. Is known for his love for Christ, the gospel, people, demonstrates the Fruit of the Spirit, continuous growth in his faith and commitment to spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading, prayer and rest.
4. Deeply resonates and agrees with the mission, values and doctrinal statement of Wellspring.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Biblical Studies or related field. In some cases, extensive ministry experience may be substituted. The successful individual will be a strong leader with a solid work ethic, possessing a passion for teaching students about God and the ability to administrate as a department head. A demonstrated working knowledge of creative programming related to student programs and special events is a plus.

Candidates may send a cover letter and resume to tye@wellspringefree.org.

Our mission is “Reaching people with Jesus.”

We are one church with campuses in Spencer and Spirit Lake, IA, that cooperate on mission, resources, and teaching. CrossWinds is a place where the Bible is taught, the gospel is proclaimed, and a biblical community is fostered to help followers of Christ grow in their likeness to Him. The Spirit Lake campus is a large facility with a gymnasium and youth space equipped with modern audio, video, and lighting capabilities.

POSITION PROFILE

We seek to fill the Pastor of Family and Worship Ministries role with someone administratively gifted that displays a pastor's heart and the gift of teaching and pastoring students. He must possess the skills to plan, organize, create, and improve. He must also effectively lead and shepherd. This individual must be a self-starter. While exercising strong leadership gifts, he must understand that organizational and administrative tasks are not an end in themselves but rather one of the ways God develops the spiritual health and well-being of His church.

STUDENT MINISTRY

Provide leadership for the middle and high school students on the Spirit Lake Campus

-Develop spiritual maturity in existing students challenging them to leadership in the student ministry programs and the rest of the church family

-Work with student leaders to develop a plan of outreach to invite their friends to student ministry events where they can hear the gospel and experience the Christian community

-Work with adult leaders to develop an annual ministry plan that utilizes the wisdom and skill of adult volunteers

-Foster spiritual growth in students through an annual ministry plan that includes the following:

• Solid biblical teaching so students open their Bibles. This includes expository and relevant topical teaching
• Teach students to study the Bible on their own
• Encourage students in a Scripture memory so they commit God’s Word to their hearts
• Teach students how to pray and provide corporate and personal prayer opportunities in
• the student ministry
• Teach students the importance of the church and why God made them a part of it.
• Help students discover and use their spiritual gifts in the student ministry and the rest of the church body
• Serve in the community

-Create small groups led by mature adult and student leaders who mentor students

Lead praise and worship in student gatherings with a student worship team

Build relationships with students to encourage, equip, and counsel

Prepare and present an annual student ministry budget. Adhere to the budget and steward the finances entrusted to the student ministry program

Oversee budget requests from student and children’s ministry areas

Organize and manage fundraising opportunities and use of raised funds (student ministry accounts)

Provide support, classes, and resources to help parents raise their children to follow Jesus. Our goal is to help parents better disciple their children.

WORSHIP MINISTRY

1. Lead student worship and build a student-based worship team in the sixth to twelfth-grade ministry
2. Serve in the Sunday morning adult worship leader rotation
3. A working knowledge of Ableton, Hog 4 lighting console, Planning Center, ProPresenter, Allen
4. & Heath audio mixing, or similar systems is preferred
5. Work with the AVL director for student ministry and Sunday morning adult worship

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

1. Oversee the Sunday morning kids program team, ensuring teachers are in place and theologically sound material is used.
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3. Oversee the director of the mid-week AWANA program
4. Oversee the nursery
5. Oversee summer outreach programs, such as VBS
6. Provide age-appropriate support, classes, and resources to help parents raise their children to
7. follow Christ

MULTISITE MINISTRY

1. Work with the pastor of family ministries on the Spencer Campus to provide synergy between the student and children’s programs. The goal is, when possible, to duplicate systems and strategies between campuses while allowing flexibility between campuses when appropriate.

OTHER DUTIES

1. Fill the pulpit as requested

• Engage in a range of pastoral ministries, in partnership (and cooperation with) the senior pastor that further the mission of the church, including preaching, leadership, evangelism and providing pastoral care. 
• Provide oversight, direction and encouragement for Student Ministries and adult Christian Educational opportunities in line with the overall vision of the church – with an expected focus on ministries to the Next Generation (Student Ministries). 

• Encourage the church’s passion for ministry to the Next Generation. 
• Inspire, encourage and partner with parents in their discipleship of their children. 
• Seek to expand outreach and evangelism to the Next Generation (and beyond). 
• Help provide curriculum for and be available to support small group activities. 
• Partner with Christian Education (CE) Team to develop aligned and intentional discipleship plan from birth to adults. 
• Be available to provide support for Men’s and Women’s Ministries. 

• Meet the Biblical qualifications as found in 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9 & 1 Peter 5:1-5. 
• Have a growing and genuine personal relationship with Jesus Christ expressed in love for God and others and a consistent commitment prayer, Bible Intake and other spiritual disciplines. 
• Have a strong belief in the power and authority of the Word of God. 
• Have a heart for and commitment to reaching the lost and helping mature the believer. 
• Be a team player who contributes a positive, humble and flexible attitude in the teams that he is involved in. 
• Full commitment without mental reservation to the EFCA Statement of Faith. 
• Shepherding: Care for Youth and their families 
• Overseeing, contacting and caregiving for youth and families. 
• Seek opportunities to be involved in students’ lives, praying with them, caring for them and being available and responsive to the needs of their parents. 
• Along with ministry teams, seek to encourage, support and equip parents for their Biblical role of discipling their youth. 

• Have a record of ministry in which they demonstrate good awareness of and operating within their own gifting and calling in ministry with a servant-like attitude. 
• Have a trajectory of working hard and even sacrificially while also being able to set boundaries and get rest. 
• Be able to explain Biblical concepts to others and make application. 
• Possess the courage and ability to teach and apply God’s truths without being quarrelsome (2 Timothy 2:24-26). 
• Be known for speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) and loving people. 
• Have an understanding of and commitment to global missions. 
• Have the ability to relate well to people of all ages and differing backgrounds. 
• Possess good organizational skills. 
• Be able to develop and work together on a team and to make decisions together. 
• Have good financial sense regarding personal and church finances. 
• Worship Responsibilities 
• Recruit, train, schedule and lead worship team of volunteers (musicians & vocalists). 
• Select worship songs weekly alongside the sermon. 
• Equip worship team with a monthly schedule of volunteers and song selection. 
• Provide support for the tech team weekly. 
• Lead worship practice weekly.

Position:

Siloam Springs Bible Church is seeking a full-time associate pastor to shepherd and serve in the areas of student ministry and worship to begin as soon as possible. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing all aspects of the worship ministry and student ministry of the church.

Worship Ministry

SSBC currently has two identical musically blended worship services each Sunday morning. One of these services is streamed online. Candidates will be expected to recruit, disciple, and equip volunteers in the music and tech ministries of SSBC. He should also be able to lead this team and the congregation during the worship service as needed. In the area of technology, he will need to be able to oversee a volunteer team for sound and computer needs for both an in person and online service. You can find recorded worship services here.

Student Ministry (7th-12th grades)

The student ministry at SSBC is led by our students with oversight by adult volunteers. This means we are looking for someone who is interested and able to develop our student and adult leaders. This pastor will oversee the teaching ministry for this age on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, shepherding students, parents, and adult leaders as well as planning and leading outreach events, mission trips, and student retreats.

Siloam Springs Bible Church

SSBC, founded in 1947, is affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America. Our mission is to glorify God by loving Him and making disciples and our vision is to build caring relationships to connect our homes, community and the world to Jesus. We are a healthy church with approximately 350 weekly attendance serving a growing, diverse community of more than 17,000. In 2018 our church moved to a larger facility and is poised to continue growing. We are a congregational church with elder leadership. Currently we have two full-time pastoral staff and five part-time staff. In the past decade we have been blessed to send multiple missionary families from our congregation and look forward to continuing to make disciples of all nations.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a follower of Jesus Christ
• Meets the biblical qualifications for an elder described in 1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1.
• Passionate about shepherding, equipping, and developing other believers
• Demonstrated experience in leading a worship team
• Demonstrated experience in discipling students
• Agrees with SSBC’s Statement of Faith

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with diverse populations
• Demonstrated experience in sound and technology for worship services (in person and online)
• Possesses an EFCA credential
• Completed degree in ministry or Bible
• Experience working in a church or parachurch ministry environment

Salary

SSBC provides competitive salaries based on experience and qualifications. All pastors have the option of participating in retirement investment and disability insurance through the EFCA. Paid time off includes holidays and three weeks of vacation annually. Pastors also receive a 12-week sabbatical after a minimum of six years of service at SSBC.

Application

Applicants should submit the following documents to ssbcpastorsearch2022@gmail.com

• Letter of interest including why he is qualified for this position
• Resume
• One or two page written testimony

Contact Information

Pastor Bruce Boehmer

ssbcpastorsearch2022@gmail.com 927 South Oak Hill St.

Siloam Springs, AR 72761 479-524-3963

The screening process will begin on March 28, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

Purpose of Position: 

As Bethel’s demographics continue to change, so has the need for a youth pastor on staff. The youth pastor will operate alongside church leadership to promote the spiritual growth of students in our church, schools, and community and create a Great Commission culture amongst the youth ministry.

Qualifications: 

• He is to meet the biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
• Prefer prior ministry experience in the area of youth.
• Bachelor’s Degree or a good level of biblical training is preferred. 
• Our preference is to have a married couple with some involvement from his spouse.

Skills needed:

• Ability to handle God's Word in agreement with Bethel’s doctrinal positions
• Good communication skills
• Relational and loves students
• Plan and execute youth activities that align with and help accomplish the church's mission statement
• Ability to listen and provide biblical counsel to students.
• Organizational skills

Primary Duties and Expectations:

• To work as a team with the pastoral staff and elders.
• The Youth Pastor will be a key part of this leadership team. It is essential that a general agreement exists in the working philosophy of the pastoral staff. 
• Lead and work closely with volunteer youth leaders in the planning and carrying out the ministry throughout the week through group and individual discipleship including youth sunday school ministry.  
• Shepherd the youth by building strong relationships with them and their families.
• Establish a presence in the community by building intentional community relationships.
• Provide biblical counsel to youth in cooperation with parents and pastoral staff as needed. 
• Coordinate the youth ministry with all other aspects of the ministry of Bethel Baptist Church so as to promote the strongest possible unity between them.
• Be involved in Sunday services and willing to preach in coordination with the pastoral staff. 

Operating in Your Strengths:

Though the primary responsibility of this position is with the youth 7-12th grades, we understand that every candidate is uniquely gifted by God and will consider additional duties based on the spiritual gifts of the individual. 

Contact Information:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact us at:

Email - youthpastor.bethelnewell@gmail.com  

Geoff Smith - 712-730-1558