FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Associate Pastor for Discipleship
Associate Pastor for Discipleship
Summary:
The Associate Pastor for Discipleship is to be the chief champion for growing a healthy culture of discipleship in the church. This role will focus on training leaders and developing strategies to engage people of all ages in theologically rich, missionally minded discipleship. They will also connect people together for the purpose of mentoring and raising up healthy and strong followers of Jesus Christ. The Associate Pastors of the church work closely with the Senior Pastor in strategic planning, overall vision casting, and in seeking to fulfill the mission of the church. Associate Pastors are considered senior ministerial positions and are responsible to the Senior Pastor.
To apply, please send resume to Pastor Mark Bethea at [email protected].
I. Congregational and Staff Responsibilities:
A. Be a God-called person viewing their primary role as a minister of the gospel who consistently represents the love and light of Jesus Christ to everyone you encounter.
B. Exhibit care and concern for all ministries and programs of First Baptist Church, Montgomery.
C. Coordinate actions with other ministers and office staff as appropriate and as a cooperative and encouraging teammate. Love the Lord, love His people, and work accordingly!
II. Primary Responsibilities:
A. Responsible for the overall education and discipleship ministries of the church, with primary emphasis on the Adult Division (Bible Fellowship, Discipleship University, weekday Bible studies, discipleship groups, etc.).
B. Serve as the team leader within the educational staff, providing leadership, coordination, and direction to age group ministers. This includes leadership in the area of discipleship for the Preschool Minister, Children’s Minister, Student Minister, and College Minister.
C. Coordinate the enlisting, training, and retaining of volunteers for service in all areas of the Adult Division. Assume a lead role in the facilitating of the Nominating Committee’s work.
D. Serve as a resource person and advisor to the leaders of all educational ministries and committee chairpersons.
E. Develop special training opportunities for leaders, teachers, and groups.
F. Study church needs for educational and discipleship curriculum, and counsel with church leaders regarding available and most suitable choices for their needs.
G. Continually monitor and recommend suitable educational space, furnishings, and equipment needs to leadership.
H. Be a consistent witness for Christ, and develop within the Bible Fellowship organization an outreach consciousness that leads to our Bible Fellowship being a highly effective evangelistic force.
I. Emphasize the vital aspects of in-reach for the effectiveness of our Bible Fellowship classes, growing a culture of encouragement and accountability. Maintain an adequate system of records in all educational and discipleship classes.
J. In consultation with lay leaders, prepare a recommended annual budget plan for the adult ministries. After approval, administer the expenditure and financial operations according to the church financial policies.
K. Develop and maintain a program and activities calendar for the adult ministry. Coordinate calendar with other age-groups and church calendar.
L. Participate in the visitation program to prospective members, potential leaders, hospitals and crisis visits as assigned.
M. Attend and participate in the appropriate church, associational, state and convention meetings, clinics, and assemblies.
N. Grow lay leadership to develop a thriving Men’s Ministry. Providing leadership to create events and mentoring opportunities to connect men into the church, to one another, and to grow their spiritual health. Aid the Women’s Ministry Coordinator in cohesive Men’s and Women’s Ministry.
Other Responsibilities:
A. Model servant leadership and Christ-honoring churchmanship.
B. Attend the meetings of various church committees and deacons in order to learn the inner functions of the church.
C. Attend weekly church staff meetings (and other special staff meetings as needed).
D. In conjunction with the Senior Pastor, identify areas of ministry skills that require additional development. Design a plan of personal improvement to be a continual learner and leader in God’s Kingdom work.
E. Strive to maintain a close personal walk with the Lord and nurture your marriage and family in such a way that others can follow your example (1 Corinthians 11:1).
F. Perform other duties when requested by the Senior Pastor.
Qualifications:
A. Seminary education and relevant church experience preferred.
B. A growing and evident relationship with Jesus Christ and a clear calling to ministry and to the local church.
C. Alignment with the church in mission, values, belief, and theology.
D. Humble, servant-hearted attitude, desiring to serve the whole church alongside lay leaders and staff.
Digital Media Specialist
Digital Media Specialist
Summary:
The Digital Media Specialist is responsible for capturing and telling the stories of what God is doing at FBC Montgomery. Utilizing best practices and creative mediums, this individual will proactively plan and develop ways to engage with our congregation through digital platforms including social media, videos, podcasts, and photography. This is a full-time position that is responsible to the Communications Director with oversight from the Senior Pastor. Resumes can be submitted to Pastor Mark Bethea ([email protected]).
I. Congregational and Staff Responsibilities:
A. Exhibit care and concern for all ministries and programs of First Baptist Church, Montgomery.
B. Coordinate actions with other ministers and office staff as appropriate and as a cooperative and encouraging teammate.
C. Love the Lord, love His people, and work accordingly!
II. Primary Responsibilities:
A. Attend all major church events as primary photographer and videographer. Shoot photos and videos to create social media posts and recap videos of events for church consumption and awareness. As needed, attend weekly events to capture video, photos, and to tell stories.
B. Edit photos and videos for church use on social media or broadcast. Produce videos that are prepared for and to broadcast standards in a timely manner post-event.
C. Manage main church social media accounts utilizing best practices for each platform and continuing to research and learn as trends change.
D. Edit Sunday services for broadcast, website, social media, and podcast distribution in a consistent and timely manner.
E. Build our social media presence by consistently posting and utilizing best practices on each social media platform to maximize engagement.
F. Collaborate with Communications Director on any special needs or emphasis that are occurring in the church to have a consistent marketing plan.
G. Train and aid other staff members in production of videos and media for their different ministry needs.
H. Deploy new mediums for the church to get stories and gospel impact (podcasts, video teaching, studio use, etc…)
I. Be available and trained on all lighting and AV equipment to give feedback and assistance if needed.
J. When requested from the congregation, make available DVDs, CDs, or digital links to videos, services, and events in a timely manner.
Other Responsibilities:
A. Model servant leadership and Christ-honoring churchmanship.
B. Attend weekly church staff meetings and other special staff meetings as needed.
C. Perform other duties when requested by the Senior Pastor and/or Communications Director.
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME:
By Mail:
First Baptist Church MontgomeryAttn: Mark Bethea, Senior Pastor
305 South Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
FBC COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Community Ministries Administrative & Ministry Assistant
Community Ministries Administrative and Ministry Assistant
Center: Executive Office
Location: The primary location is The Caring Center, 380 Arba St, Montgomery, AL, with duties at various locations in the service area.
Summary: Acts as the administrative assistant to the Executive Director and provides ministry-wide administrative assistance. Responsibilities include general correspondence, financial management, event coordination, and ministry assistance. Acts as the customer service representative for the ministry to the public, volunteers, and church offices and members.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Minimal supervisory responsibilities are generally limited to the supervision of volunteers during special projects.
Portfolio/Program Management and Job Responsibilities:
- Manages all interoffice and external communications related to accounts payable and receivable. Ensure all financial transactions are on time, complete, and accurate. Liaise with FBC business office as needed.
- Manages all internal account reconciliation activities.
- Assist the CLC Director with payroll activities.
- Work with the business office for all financial reporting and report development.
- Act as liaison with organizations desiring to use the Community Ministries’ facilities.
- Maintain employment records including vacation and sick leave. Submit employee timesheets. Ensure all work records are submitted correctly and on time.
- Assist ministry directors with volunteer management and coordination.
- Responsible for daily tasks including correspondence, filing, and typing documents.
- Manage Community Ministries calendar of activities.
- Responsible for meeting/event/ministry preparation including submitting work orders, production of materials, meeting set up, and catering requests.
- Make travel arrangements for professional travel for Community Ministries team members.
- Maintain all database resources.
- Supports all ministries as the central point for ordering materials.
- Act as the central point of contact for compiling/submitting inputs to church publications and media productions. Coordinates with church personnel as needed.
- Maintains tutoring program documents.
- Act as the receptionist for Community Ministries to receive incoming calls and direct them as necessary. Assist the Caring Center Director in scheduling food and financial assistance appointments.
- Work with the Executive Director and president of the board of directors for all meeting preparation and to facilitate all meetings of the executive committee and the full board of directors.
- Responsible for pick-up and delivery of correspondence from FBC Montgomery.
- Conduct the Santa’s Workshop program.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Portfolio/Program Management and Job Responsibilities:
- Minimum of an associate degree desired
- Proficient in the full Office 365 suite
- Experience in office management, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll activities required. Access database proficiency desired
- Proven ability to manage correspondence with multiple entities.
- Desire to serve and minister to others.
- Must be an active member of a Southern Baptist Association church.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Driver’s License
Physical and Environmental Demands: Work is usually performed in a well-lit and temperate office environment. Physical demands include constant close vision work and the ability to adjust focus, frequent sitting, using hands and fingers to handle objects and operate office equipment and controls, reaching with hands and arms, and lifting weight to 25 pounds. Some walking, lifting, or moving objects which may exceed 30 pounds. Some work is performed outdoors in seasonal weather conditions.
Send Resume to: [email protected]
SUBMIT YOUR RESUME:
By Mail:
FBC Community Ministries Inc.
Attn: Viki Brant
305 South Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36104