Job Description for Associate Pastor of Belcroft Bible Church

2006

Goal of position:            To be used of God to oversee the different ministries of the church, specifically in the area of education to help our church fulfill our purpose of “A family of believers in Jesus Christ loving and worshiping God, loving and caring for His family, and loving and sharing Christ with the world around us.”

Responsible to:        Senior Pastor

Accountable To:       Elders

Qualifications:

• Bible College and Seminary degree or educational equivalent.

• Professional or lay ministry experience in organizing and executing ministry programs.

• Experience in leadership development, volunteer recruitment, development, and placement.

• Good communication skills, oral and written.  Good ability to relate to people on all levels.

• Good organization skills and computer skills.

• Ability to design and implement educational programs.

  Responsibilities       

        1. Ministry coordination and Lay Leadership Development.

                 - Develop and maintain training program for lay leadership.

                 - Recruit, motivate, and train youth and adult leaders.

                - Help each church member identify his or her gifts/talents.

                - Establish program to promote volunteerism.

                 - Serve as a resource to all Council and Ministry leaders.

            2. Christian Education.

- Develop policies and procedures for an educational program of excellence.

- Develop a program for overall Christian education at BBC.

- Create teacher development and training program.  Conduct quarterly teacher training seminars.

- Observe each class at least twice per year.

- Oversee the Junior and Senior High youth programs.

3.  Administration and Planning.

- Oversee secretary in the creation and maintenance of membership database.

- Direct and supervise the maintenance of the church calendar; provide ministry leaders with monthly update.

- Work closely with Council leaders and Ministry heads to prevent schedule conflicts and ensure all church activity supports BBC=s short and long term goals.

4.  Other Responsibilities

- Select and obtain all necessary materials and resources.

- Submit quarterly reports to Pastor and Elder Board regarding status of ministry coordination and lay leader development.

- Be available to teach/preach upon direction of the Pastor

- Participate in meetings/events directed by the Pastor.