Description: As a servant leader, this pastoral leadership role is responsible for shepherding, discipling, equipping, and overseeing ministry for the families, youth, and young adults at Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church (PFBC).

Title: Pastor to Families
Description: As a servant leader, this pastoral leadership role is responsible for shepherding,
discipling, equipping, and overseeing ministry for the families, youth, and young adults at
Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church (PFBC).
This is a full-time, permanent position (with a salary range of $58,000 to $73,000 plus benefits)
with fluctuating days and extended hours as required.
Overview:
You are a devoted follower of Jesus Christ with a willingness to serve at all times as a productive team
member and grow as a servant leader. You will use your gifts and abilities at PFBC in service to God, fellow
staff members, the church family, and the Oceanside community. As a staff member of PFBC, you will be
expected to abide by the PFBC Employee Handbook and be in full agreement with and embrace the PFBC
Articles of Faith (adapted from the Articles of Faith of Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in BC & Yukon), and Constitution and Bylaws, as evidenced by being a Member of PFBC and following the
leadership of our Elder and Deacon Boards (Leadership Team).
Broad areas of responsibility will require excellent time management, robust interpersonal skills, the
ability to prioritize and be adaptable, as well as demonstrate a willingness to undertake other duties as
assigned. As priorities change, the Director of Administration may alter this job description accordingly,
in consultation with you and/or The Deacon Board. We intentionally want to cultivate a healthy and
thriving (Gospel) work environment. This leadership position is a vital role to that end.

Pastoral Care
In consultation with the Lead Pastor, provide leadership and oversight in the area of care and spiritual health of the families, youth, and young adults within the church
Oversee and/or provide biblical counseling for our couples, parents, and/or children and youth
Equip and assist families, youth, and young adults in their spiritual journey as they assimilate into the church body




Develop and maintain mentoring relationships with our youth and young adults
Develop and maintain mentoring relationships with the parents of our young people for mutual support and encouragement

Discipleship
Encourage and facilitate church-wide gatherings
Curate curriculum and facilitate teaching for discipleship classes and mid-week teaching
Prepare young adults to transition into full participation in church body life
Work with the Associate Pastor to strengthen both relational and structural aspects of church life within our multi-generational church demographics
Recruit and provide training and support for leaders, leadership teams, and volunteers
Develop and implement a leadership training program
Be intentional about involvement in the local high schools and colleges
Develop and maintain ministry resources for families, youth, and young adults

Preaching
Study the Word and teach the Scriptures by precept and example
Model and cultivate prayer in your ministry, stemming from your daily habit of personal time in prayer and the study of God’s Word
Be the weekly youth and young adult preacher
Be the preacher for family, youth, and young adult special events
Be the occasional preacher for the Lead Pastor when required by him

Ministry Staff
Work with the Staff Leadership Team to encourage, mentor, and provide direction regarding their ministry plans as well as provide input into their semi-annual Development Reviews
Be responsible for knowing the overall scope and activity of your ministry areas and give advice where necessary
Help oversee the Director of Children’s Ministry, and Youth & Young Adults/Children’s Ministry

Additional Pastoral Duties
Oversee the planning of family, youth, and young adult events
Officiate funerals/memorials and weddings (including pre-marital counseling)




Provide biblical pastoral counseling and pastoral care
In consultation with the Elder Board, prayerfully develop new initiatives or ministries in response to congregational needs

Qualifications
Be a shepherd leader
Demonstrate a maturity in faith which bears spiritual fruit
Live consistently within the biblical standards of 1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1
Meet the biblical qualifications for an Elder (1 Tim. 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9; 1 Peter 5:1–4; Acts 20:28)
Demonstrate a consistent, growing, and vibrant relationship with God through Jesus Christ (John 15:5; James 2:17)
Preferably have a minimum of 2 years ministry experience (1 Tim. 3:6; Timothy 2:2)
Preferably have formal theological (Bachelor, Masters or equivalent) training (2 Tim. 2:15; Proverbs 1:5)
Affirms fully and teach in alignment with our Articles of Faith (Titus 1:9; Philippians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 1:10)
Demonstrate humility, teachability, and growth spiritually and vocationally
Have biblical counseling training or willing to take courses

Expectations
Attend and participate in all worship services
Attend Elder Board meetings; Deacon Board and Committee meetings as required
Attend Staff meetings
Provide a monthly written Ministry Report to the Leadership Team
Participate in Membership meetings
Attend and participate in Leadership Team meetings and retreats as scheduled
Develop and steward an annual ministry budget

Relationships: The Pastor to Families is responsible to the Lead Pastor and/or his designate and secondarily to the Elders and Deacons (Leadership Team). You will function within the Constitution, Bylaws, Policies and Practices of PFBC and in accordance with our Articles of Faith. You will liaise with and help oversee the Staff Leadership Team, specifically the Director of Children’s Ministry and support staff of Children’s Ministry, Youth, and Young Adults. The Executive Assistant will be assigned to assist administratively. A Probationary Review will be conducted within the first six months of hire. Semi-annual Development Reviews, based on this job description, will be overseen by the Lead Pastor.

Tagged as: families, young adults, youth pastor

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📌 Pastor to Families Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church (British Columbia)
🏢 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
📍 British Columbia