Position Summary: Olive Branch Baptist Church is seeking an Associate Pastor to serve as the Pastor of Families. This position will work closely with the Senior Pastor to shepherd the congregation and oversee the spiritual development of families within the church. The ideal candidate will have a passion for discipling families, children, and youth while fostering a vibrant church community that reflects the love and grace of Jesus Christ. The Pastor of Families will be responsible for providing spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and organizational oversight to key ministry areas, including youth, children, and family events. Key Responsibilities: • Shepherd the Flock: Provide spiritual care, guidance, and counseling to the congregation, particularly families, children, and youth. • Visitation: Regularly visit church members, especially those who are homebound, sick, or in need of prayer and pastoral care. • Oversee Youth and Children’s Ministries: Supervise and support leaders of the Youth and Children’s ministries, ensuring the programs are biblically grounded, engaging, and meet the spiritual needs of children and teens. • Wednesday Night Family Night: Organize and lead the weekly Wednesday Night Family Night, specifically leading the Youth Group for teens. Coordinate volunteers and ensure a dynamic program that promotes family involvement and spiritual growth. • Organize Fellowship and Outreach Events: Plan and facilitate fellowship events, such as church picnics, family gatherings, and special outreach opportunities that foster community engagement. Promote evangelism opportunities within and outside the church. • Coordinate Seasonal Ministries: Work with leaders to organize and lead key annual events such as Vacation Bible School (VBS), Youth Week, Another Level Basketball, and other outreach ministries. • Preaching & Teaching: Participate in preaching and teaching as needed, including leading Bible studies, Sunday School, and occasional worship services in coordination with the Senior Pastor. • Assist Senior Pastor: Collaborate with the Senior Pastor in the overall vision and mission of the church, assist in leadership decisions, and step in to preach and lead when the Senior Pastor is absent. Help coordinate with Choir Leader and Worship Leader. • Administrative Support: Provide organizational and administrative support to various ministries, ensuring clear communication, scheduling, and ministry alignment with church goals. Qualifications: • A calling to serve in pastoral ministry, with a particular heart for families, children, and youth. • Bachelor’s degree in ministry, theology, or a related field. • Experience preferred but not required, preferably with experience in youth and family ministry. • Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate heart for shepherding families and individuals. • Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers. • Strong communication and organizational skills. • Experience in preaching and teaching is preferred. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, events, and teams effectively. • A committed Christian with a clear testimony, a strong biblical worldview and an active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ. • Meet and comply with biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:2-7: Titus 3:2-7 and 1 Peter 5:2-3. • In agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and Olive Branch’s Articles of Faith. Compensation & Benefits: • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. • Health insurance coverage. • Housing allowance or church-provided housing. • Generous vacation and paid time off. About Olive Branch Baptist Church: Olive Branch Baptist Church is a loving and vibrant congregation located in the heart of Southside Virginia and the Lake Gaston community. With a heart for outreach and a passion for growing families in faith, Olive Branch seeks to make disciples of all ages through the teaching of God’s Word, fellowship, and community service. Our church is a place where families are supported, nurtured, and encouraged to walk faithfully with the Lord.