Area III
 

First Calvary Baptist Church, Durham NC

Seeking a Senior Associate Minister of Discipleship & Connections.

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The Senior Associate Minister of Discipleship and Connections’ primary objective is to critically focus on the internal growth, development, and systems that lead to discipleship multiplication. This person must be a high-capacity leader, as they will lead the entire Christian Education experience, developing discipleship pathways for new and mature believers. This position will lead and oversee all key discipleship initiatives of our church, guest services, and other activities that ensure all people have a great first impression at First Calvary. This person should see themselves as a lead culture ambassador, empowering guests, and members to take their next step in faith. This person must have a passion for scripture, people, and leadership development.

 

Primary Responsibilities Discipleship – Making Disciples who love Jesus.

• Serve as lead visionary for ministries within Christian Education 

• Create and facilitate “Culture Class”, a quarterly volunteer leadership training to equip volunteers for the work of ministry.

• Oversee Baptism, Right Hand of Fellowship, and support collaborative planning for churchwide programming. Connections – Cultivating Community

• Assist the Pastor in casting vision and implementing scalable systems to support discipleship pathways and outreach for new and mature believers.

• Design and own the process and systems that take people from visitor to disciple to leader.

• Create fresh and dynamic experiences for first-time guests and act as host in New Member Connection Events in partnership with staff, volunteers, and leaders.

• Build learning communities with curriculum and provide ongoing support all believers. 

• Lead in the growth and development of staff and volunteers through trainings.

• Supervise direct reports under the umbrella of discipleship (youth, young adults, seniors, hospitality)

• Assist the Pastor in preaching, teaching, leading worship, and coaching as assigned.

• Create new systems of engagement with church management software.

• Solid stewardship with responsible budget planning and accountability.

• Actively support and engage the mission and vision of First Calvary Baptist Church.

• Serve as a lead strategiest for implementation of church’s strategic plan

 

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in strategic planning, leading visions, discipleship development, and/or outreach campaigns.

• Teaching as primary gift.

• Ideal candidates possess both a theological degree and practical/relevant ministry-related experiences and education. • Strong oral and written communication skills; flexible leadership.

• Understand ministry operations & strategic planning.

• A passionate servant.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to PASTORLAVARIN@FIRSTCALVARY.ORG. Phone inquiries are not accepted. Deadline 11/30 at 5PM.

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Oakland Baptist Church, Rock Hill, SC www.oaklandchurch.com
Seeking a Minister of Music

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Oakland Baptist Church, a theologically moderate church located in Rock Hill, SC, is seeking a Minister of Music.  Our church offers a weekly worship experience, an expansive music program, a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, missions and ministry project opportunities, and focused ministries for children, youth, and adults. Our church is an inclusive and open fellowship, seeking to love all people by being the hands and feet of Christ in our community and around the world.

 

The Minister of Music will be a devoted follower of Christ, hold a music degree, and have a background that includes theological training, experience as a church musician leading choirs and handbells, and the ability to participate in and/or provide guidance for blending traditional and non-traditional services.

 

The Minister of Music will also be responsible for overseeing other musical activities of the church. In addition, we hope to fill this position with someone who possesses any number of gifts beyond music. Our search committee is interested in all areas of expertise and experience including but not limited to the following: pastoral care/visitation facilities management community outreach counseling teaching working with children, youth, or senior adults spiritual formation technology church administration We strongly encourage candidates to include any relevant experience in their resumes. 

 

Visit oaklandchurch.com/music-search for more specific information regarding requirements for and a description of duties for this position.
Interested individuals should submit to the Minister of Music Search Committee at associateminister@oaklandchurch.com.
- Cover letter and résumé
- References  Candidates may also submit digital files or links to posted streaming videos that demonstrate the candidate’s ability as a conductor. All applications are due by July 31, 2024.

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