Family Pastor

Are you passionate about family ministry? Covenant Baptist Church in Collierville, Tennessee, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Family Pastor to develop and execute a long-term vision for the families of Covenant Baptist Church. If you have a heart for God, a love for family ministry, we want to hear from you! 

About Us:

At Covenant Baptist Church Collierville, we are a warm and welcoming, conservative Southern Baptist Church committed to glorifying God through worship, teaching, and service. We desire to cultivate genuine multi-generational fellowship by connecting those generations within our church for mutual encouragement.

Areas of Responsibilities:

• The Family Pastor will be responsible for developing and executing a long-term vision for the families of Covenant Baptist Church.

• He will work directly with seventh through twelfth grade, while giving leadership and guidance to birth through sixth grade, and college/career.

• Family Ministry
  • Develop and implement a plan for on-going parent involvement, training, equipping, and encouragement
  • Create discipleship opportunities for family spiritual growth
  • Develop strategies to connect all parts of the Family Ministry to the overall life of the church

• Student Ministry (7th-12th grade):
  • Develop and conduct a strong discipleship program for the student ministry
  • Serve as a role model for our students and promote their involvement in the total ministry of our church
  • Provide planning and supervision for a comprehensive student ministry, including guidance of and the selection, enlistment, and training of student workers
  • Organize and execute Bible studies, outings, fellowships, retreats, and special events to strengthen the church ministry to students and their parents
  • Provide age-appropriate recreational opportunities
  • Prepare and administer an annual student budget
  • Develop and implement a plan to reach out to youth in the community
• Children’s Ministry (Birth/6th grade)
  • The Family Pastor will work with the Children’s Council to plan and implement the Children’s Ministry. This ministry includes, but is not limited to:
    • Providing leadership and guidance to all aspects the Children’s ministry such as:
    • Nursery, Sunday school, VBS, AWANA, Children’s Choir, Children’s camps
    • Preparing and administering the Children’s Ministry budget

• College and Career Ministry
  • Work with the leadership and members of this ministry to provide opportunities for spiritual, relational, and social growth. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Curriculum selection and training
  • Organization of fellowship, outreach, and ministry

• Other general and overall ministry responsibilities are included in a complete job description found at mycbcc.org.  

Qualifications:

• A strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission of the church.
• Proven experience in student or family ministry (5+ years preferred)
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal skills
• Training/Degree from a seminary.

Interested Candidates:

• Please submit your cover letter and current resume to personnel@mycbcc.org.
• Pray for the Lord’s will to be done for this search for both your ministry and the ministry of Covenant Baptist Church in Collierville, TN.
• You will receive a response regarding your candidacy.