The First Baptist Church of Elkin, NC seeks a full-time Associate Pastor whose primary focus will be with youth and children's ministry.  

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

The Associate Pastor is an essential part of the pastoral team sharing in general pastoral duties with a concentration on presence with children and youth, as well as their families and the volunteers who serve them.  This ministry helps the church fulfill its God-given mission to make disciples for Jesus Christ.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Demonstrated track record of leadership in ministry

  • Bachelor degree with concentration in Religion or Christian Ministries

  • 1-5 years of ministry experience in a local church setting

  • Maturing Christian faith

  • Well organized

Responsibilities

  1. Assist the Pastor with pastoral care needs, with a focus on individuals associated with youth and children’s ministries.  

  2. Assist in the design and facilitation of worship services.

  3. In consultation with the Children’s Ministry Council, lead in the design and maintenance of a comprehensive ministry of faith formation to children and their families including the recruitment and supervision of volunteers.  

  4. In consultation with the Youth Ministry Council, lead in the design and maintenance of a comprehensive ministry of faith formation to youth and their families including the recruitment and supervision of volunteers.

  5. Serve as staff liaison to youth and children’s ministry related committees and others as assigned by the pastor.

  6. Present and supervise an annual budget for all relevant ministry areas.

  7. Assist with the planning and conducting of weddings and funerals as needed.

  8. Other responsibilities as agreed upon with the Pastor.

Accountability

The Associate Pastor is accountable directly to the Pastor.

Identity Statement

First Baptist Church of Elkin is a fellowship of Christians and seekers who share a vision of becoming a loving and accepting community of faith.  Toward that vision, our mission is to follow Jesus faithfully, and to help others follow him too.  We value diversity, authenticity, understanding, questions, and dialogue.  Everyone is welcome.  Really.

Southern Baptist in heritage, FBC is a beautifully diverse congregation affiliated with Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Global and North Carolina Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.   

For more information about our church, including its values, vision, and mission, visit "About Us" on this site.

If you have clarifying questions or would like to submit a resume, email the Pastor at rick@elkinfbc.com.  

Current status of search:  Receiving resumes.