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Family Pastor/Director

Position title
Family Pastor/Director
Weekly expectation
Full-Time
Church/ministry name
First Baptist Church of Staunton
church/ministry location
406 West Frederick Street , Staunton, Virginia 24401
We are seeking a Family Pastor/Director who is responsible for shepherding, developing, and leading a Next Generation ministry that encompasses children, youth, and families. Equally important is an outward-facing posture: actively pursuing relationships with unchurched families and young people in our community to connect them to the life and mission of the church. This is a pastoral calling to families: walking with young people through formative seasons of life, and extending the reach of our church into schools, neighborhoods, and the broader community. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - Shepherd relationships with children, students, and families inside and outside the church - Engage with unchurched families and young people in the community through schools, events, and local organizations - Serve as a caring first contact for families in difficult seasons - Oversee Sunday discipleship gatherings, curriculum, and a safe, welcoming environment - Recruit, train, and support volunteer teachers and leaders - Equip parents as primary disciplers; foster intergenerational connection - Manage Planning Center including a check-in/check-out system for services/events - Lead discipleship gatherings for students - Recruit, train, and support volunteer adult leaders - Develop student leadership and maintain regular family contact - Create community and pathways to belonging for ages 18–30 - Maintain child safety protocols, background checks, and emergency procedures - Manage Next Gen budget and communicate with parents and volunteers Qualifications - Genuine, growing relationship with Jesus Christ - Clear pastoral calling with a heart for the next generations - A gift of hospitality, using the table to build relationships with believers and non-believers alike - Demonstrated integrity, humility, and emotional maturity, with a humble and personal prayer life - Active participation in the life of the local church - Ability to thrive in a season of revitalization — bringing initiative and follow-through to turn dreams and vision into reality - Prior experience in children’s, youth, or family ministry preferred - Education and experience that demonstrates readiness for pastoral ministry - Ability to recruit, develop, and retain volunteers - Familiarity with ministry technology a plus - Strong communication, organizational, and vision-casting skills - Self-motivated, able to work independently while remaining accountable to church leadership - Flexible schedule including Sundays, some evenings, and occasional weekends
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Name
Michael Nay
Close Date
August 12, 2026