Lakes Area Vineyard Church Family Life Pastor Detroit Lakes, MN · Full time

Responsible for supporting and strengthening families by overseeing ministries that focus on the care of marriage, parenting, and family.

Description

JOB FUNCTION

Responsible for supporting and strengthening families by overseeing ministries that focus on the care of marriage, parenting, and family. This includes creating resources, classes, and providing pastoral care to help families grow spiritually and relationally. 


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Family Ministry
  • Cast the vision, and administrate the plan, to grow and care for families of all stages at the church 
  • Develop and lead parenting workshops, classes, and resources to equip parents with biblical principles and practical tools for raising children in the Lord
  • Oversee the success of Vineyard Kids through regular accountability, leadership development, and support of the Vineyard Kids Director 
  • Marriage Ministry
  • Cast the vision, and administrate a plan, for the growth and care of marriages in our congregation 
  • Responsible for the oversight and administration of the wedding and pre-marital process
  • Officiate weddings 
  • Funeral Ministry
  • Officiate funerals 
  • Oversight of the funeral process, including the bereaved family, funeral home, etc. 
  • Collaborate with the bereaved to plan and personalize funeral services
  • Pastoral Care 
  • Provide care, prayer, and spiritual guidance to individuals and families during times of need such as crisis, grief, illness, and transition
  • Preach and Teach
  • Active member of the preaching team
  • Perform all other duties as assigned or apparent 


QUALIFICATIONS

  • A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Firm rhythm built for personal devotion and time in the Word
  • Openness to the power and presence of the Holy Spirit
  • Heart of a shepherd
  • Passion for pastoral care
  • Experience in premarital and marital counseling
  • Strong leadership, administration, and organizational skills
  • Seminary/theological training, education, and/or certification


BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
  • Retirement plan with a generous company match
  • Flexible work arrangements 
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Paid parental leave

Salary

$50,000 - $80,000 per year