Calvary Baptist Church – Newark, Delaware
An American Baptist Church
Job Description
Position: Associate of Discipleship and Family Ministry
Organization: Calvary Baptist Church
Salary range: $34,000.00 - $40,000.00 (salary/housing)
Benefits: Medical coverage, retirement (M&M), car allowance and
professional expenses - additional.
Primary Position Responsibilities:
The Associate of Discipleship and Family Ministry will provide
leadership and program development in education, social, and
recreational activities for children, youth and young adults while
focusing on the spiritual development of our multi-cultural
congregation.
The Associate will also work in conjunction with the Senior Pastor to
meet the needs of the congregation; in the absence of the Senior Pastor,
fulfill those requirements.
Nature of Work and Scope of Position:
Major Functions
● Affirm and facilitate the basic tenets of faith and policy of
our American Baptist Church.
● Develop and lead the church's Youth Ministry.
● Participate in various worship capacities at the direction of
the Senior Pastor i.e. worship planning, preaching, and worship
leadership.
● Provide leadership in the growth and development of evangelism
and missions.
Specific Responsibilities
● Regularly meet with the Senior Pastor to plan, evaluate, and
coordinate the activities related to the Associate's position.
● Provide accountability to the Board of Christian Education and
the Board of Missions.
● Provide reports of activities at congregational business
meetings and provide an annual report.
● Meet with the Pastoral Relations Committee for quarterly
organizational progress reviews.
● Provide oversight at all education ministries meetings including
but not limited to Wednesday evening programs, Sunday school, social and
recreational activities, and Christian service training.
Challenges:
● Identify, create and implement programs and services where
little precedence had existed.
● Work independently as well as with small and large groups
demonstrating strong teamwork and people skills.
● Demonstrate sensitivity to a very diverse multi-cultural
congregation and develop specific outreach initiatives for their
inclusion in traditional and non-traditional worship services.
● Assist as a change agent with a keen understanding of the change
process to include development, implementation, assessment and
follow-up.
Qualifications
● Prefer an earned undergraduate degree in a related field of
Christian Ministry and/or seminary graduate degree.
● Have a minimum of two years experience in the organization and
development of education programs for a church.
● Ability to lead, motivate and empower members in program
continuity.
● Possess strong people skills and utilize excellent verbal and
written communication skills.
● Ability to build a team environment.
Working Conditions
The position requires considerable concentration and creativity. As
such the position is subject to stress caused by the demand to
multi-task, adapt to a changing environment, and project a positive
attitude in a diverse multi-cultural workplace.
● The position does not typically require physical effort and is
not subject to Occupational Health and Safety Risks.
● This job description is not intended as, nor should it be
construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, challenges, skills,
and working conditions associated with this position.
● Individuals applying for this position that require special
accommodations for a disability may make such a request at any phase of
the hiring process. Disclosure of personal medical information by
individuals applying for the position will not be discussed until after
a conditional offer is made and a physical examination completed.
