Ministry Assistant

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale in Boca Raton is seeking a campus pastor’s ministry assistant to oversee youth ministries and support the campus pastor. The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to God and an understanding of the Bible, with skills in teaching, public speaking, and organization.

This full-time position requires attendance at church services, meetings, and events, as well as a willingness to fulfill various ministry tasks. A strong work ethic and a heart for service are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching the word of God.
• Strong understanding of the Bible.
• Ability to coordinate major ministry events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee six78 middle school and HSM high school ministry.
• Assist Campus Pastor with various ministries.
• Prepare lessons and teach the Bible.

Skills

Biblical exegesis

Teaching experience

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Computer software knowledge

Job description

You must have a burden to change the world for the Glory of God through a growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ. You’ll do this by working closely with the campus pastor sharing teaching responsibilities, making disciples, and taking on the role of family ministry overseer. As the campus pastor’s ministry assistant, you must have a passion for God's word, a passion for people, and a diligent work ethic that can meet the demands of a growing church. This position will require you to be full of the Holy Spirit, full of wisdom and above all driven by the Love of Jesus Christ to fulfill our mission to make disciples.

You are:

• Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life
• Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry
• Dedicated in your personal study of God’s Word
• Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life
• An excellent and generous steward of your personal finances
• Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping
• Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting
• Excited about global missions and local outreach - you want to change the world
• A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle
• Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
• Growing in humility learning the way of Godliness through submission

You will:

• Be responsible to oversee and lead our six78 middle school ministry and HSM high school ministry (50% of Schedule)
• Assist and support Campus Pastor with other areas of ministry as needed (50%)
• Be expected to attend various meetings: Staff Huddles, Campus Staff Meetings, SPOC Meetings, Planning and Training Meetings, etc.
• Help strategize and develop outreach initiatives to our local community and youth
• Need to be able to logically organize and simplify information in a way that effectively communicates to our congregation the mission and vision of our church.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers across ministry departments
• You will prepare lessons, plan sermons, and teach the Bible in various ministries including occasional church services.
• Host and facilitate meetings such as connect classes, young adult groups, small groups, and men’s bible studies.
• Lead and participate in various youth programs like: Youth Encounter, Kids Conf, V.B.S. and summer camp programs.
• Counsel students, families, men, and volunteers.
• Assist and support during baptisms, weddings and memorial services.
• Participate, plan, and lead various church outreaches throughout the year.
• Perform other ministry-related tasks as needed and assigned by the campus pastor.

You have:

• A good understanding of the whole counsel of God and proficiency in Biblical exegesis.
• Experience in teaching the word of God
• A good working knowledge of computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, Google drive).
• Highly developed personal skills.
• The ability to multitask.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to function with minimum supervision
• Proper skills in areas of public speaking and writing.
• Shows spiritual, emotional, social and mental maturity.
• The ability to coordinate and direct major ministry events.
• The ability to earn people’s respect, trust and confidence

What you are required to know:

• We are an EEO employer.
• You may have to bend, sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, pull, push and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• This is a full-time salary exempt position.
• You may have to work evenings and/or weekends to assist with special events or emergencies.

Work Schedule:

Staff culture is important to what we do. To love like family, we require all staff to attend all staff meetings, department meetings and serve with a willing heart especially at all major campus events. Your work schedule will include Sunday’s and Wednesday’s being high priority day’s that include church services.