Mission: To make disciples of all people, building authentic community and faithfully investing every gift entrusted to us for the advancement of God's kingdom.
Vision: A church where every person is known, loved, and becoming a disciple who multiplies.
Family Pastor
Reports to: Lead Pastor & Church Council
Qualifications:
- Has accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior, characterized by a vibrant prayer life and commitment to living out Biblical teachings.
- Has a deep commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- A deep understanding of and commitment to the Bible, and Christian theology.
- Meets the qualities and qualifications of a pastor (overseeer) as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9 and Peter 5:2-4
- Some Bible and ministry experience and/or education preferred
Position Objective: The Family Pastor’s primary responsibility is to minister to and equip our church’s children, students, and their families.
Compensation: Part-time, Salaried
Role and Skills
What is the Role (day to day)?
- Planning and executing children and student ministry
- Communication and follow up with families
- Building relationships with community organizations and schools
- Working church leadership to discern God’s leading at Ridgewood
- Working with the lead pastor in planning and implementing mission/vision of church
- Congregational care alongside the lead pastor
- Opportunities for preaching
What are the skills?
Ministry Minded:
- Effective communicator of Scripture
- Representing the church well in public-facing settings
- Vision-casting for children/student ministry direction
- Event and program planning (curriculum, camps, VBS, youth nights, etc.)
Collaborative:
- Ability to work under and collaborate with the Lead Pastor/elders
- Recruiting, training, and shepherding volunteer teams
- Delegation and empowering others (not just doing ministry solo)
Communicative:
- Comfortable communicating with kids, teens, and adults in age-appropriate ways
- Scheduling and logistics coordination through communication/planning tools (email, group texts, church management software, social media)
Relational:
- Ability to build trust and love children, students, and families with a sensitivity to diverse family structures and needs
Applicants should send a resume and references to [email protected]
www.ridgewoodchurch.org | 2720 Lilly Road, Brookfield, WI 53005 | 262.784.8050
Work Location: In person
