Associate Pastor jobs in Gainesville, FL

Meadowbrook Church is currently seeking to hire a Full-Time dynamic Children's Pastor, an active, dedicated Christian who: has a bachelor’s degree in Youth or Children’s ministry; or at least five years working in a church with an average weekly attendance of 1,000 or more; is a team-builder and a developer of leaders who attracts and empowers people to use their God-given gifts for ministry; is a self-starter; will passionately move the mission forward within the sphere of influence they have been given; and has a documented commitment to excellence. 

The core values of MBC fuel their strategy for living out the mission. The Children’s Pastor will develop these values in their personal life and create a professional environment that permeates these core values:

Biblical Truth – Proper understanding, practical teaching, and application of the Word of God.

Authenticity – Being real and genuine before God and man. An attitude of presenting the real you.

Servant Leadership – Leading by example, through a spirit of Service and honor to all.

Family – Celebrating a multi-cultural, multi-generational community of faith.

Excellence – Doing the best you can until you can do better.

Under the direct supervision of the Next Gen Pastor our Children's Pastor will establish and  lead a Children’s Ministry that is relevant to the cultural dynamics, MBC mission- "Moving  people from where they are, to where God wants them to be", and the needs of all families by providing the following with excellence:

Job Products:  

• Meadowbrook Church values manifested in every area of work and personal life 
• Thorough understanding and adherence to all church and staff policies 
• Fully supported Next Gen Pastor and Children’s Ministry Team 
• Active and engaged member of the Pastor On-Call Team 
• Demonstrated high level of professional excellence in all areas of assigned duties 
• Thriving, well-led, Children’s Ministry that is pro-family and responsive to the dynamic needs of families 
• Provide vision and oversight for all things pertaining to the Children’s Ministry, 
  including but not limited to special events and churchwide events 
• Aligned, phased ministries with a vision and strategy that complement the Next Gen mission, vision and strategy  
• Fully functional and cohesive staff team 
• Staff and Dream Team leaders fully support Children’s Ministry mission, vision and strategy 
• Equipped and empowered staff and Children’s Dream Team members 
• Fully engaged and supportive parents 
• God-honoring teaching environments for children 
• Fully established and impactful Special Needs Ministry 
• Fully established and impactful Extended Care Team 

• Fully resourced with vetted, age-appropriate curriculums and materials 
• Ministry fully staffed with Children’s Ministry Dream Team volunteers 
• Nurtured and cared for Children’s Ministry Dream Team members 
• Safe physical, emotional, and spiritual environment for children 
• Fully completed and timely accident reports 
• Consistent and effective communications 
• No year when expenses exceed budget 
• Ongoing personal, professional and spiritual development 

This individual must be able to hold in confidence matters of information that may be sensitive to the well being of others. 

Application Submissions

Please submit a 2 to 5-minute video of yourself, and please be sure to include the following:

1. Tell us something interesting about yourself.

2. If you can, include your spouse in part or all of the video; we would love to meet them as well.
3. Why do you believe you are called to be the next Children’s Ministry Pastor at Meadowbrook Church?
4. Summarize your previous experience and qualifications.

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