Family Life Pastor

Job Title: Family Life Pastor
Church: Reach Community Church
Location: Leland, NC
Salary Range: $47,000 - $51,000 (Full-Time Position)

About Us:
Reach Community Church is a nondenominational Spirit-filled church committed to
preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, fostering discipleship, and building strong families. We are

a growing community passionate about worship, biblical teaching, and creating a multi-
generational ministry that impacts our congregation and local community.

We are seeking a Family Life Pastor to join our leadership team, focusing on overseeing
both the Sunday morning children’s ministry and the Wednesday night youth ministry. This
individual will work closely with parents, volunteers, and church staff to ensure that the spiritual
needs of children, youth, and their families are met in alignment with the vision of our church.

Key Responsibilities:

Children’s Ministry:
• Oversee and coordinate the children’s ministry for kids (Pre-K to 5th grade), ensuring a
safe, engaging, and spiritually enriching environment.
• Develop or select biblically sound curriculum that is gospel-centered for Sunday morning
services.
• Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for children’s ministry roles (teachers, assistants,
and helpers).
• Collaborate with parents to encourage family discipleship and to create resources that
help children grow in their faith.
• Plan and organize special children’s events, including holiday programs, and outreach
opportunities.

Student Ministry:
• Lead the middle and high school youth ministry (6th-12th grade), including Wednesday
night gatherings.
• Create a welcoming and spiritually vibrant environment where students can explore their
faith and grow as followers of Christ.
• Plan and deliver engaging Bible studies, small group discussions, and relevant teachings
that align with vision and values of Reach.
• Organize retreats, mission trips, and service opportunities that encourage youth
involvement in church and community life.
• Develop appropriate relationships with students, providing spiritual guidance and
mentorship.

General Leadership:
• Partner with church leadership to develop and implement a vision for family life
ministries that aligns with the overall mission of The Church.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff to ensure the family ministries are integrated into the
wider church community.

• Maintain regular communication with parents and provide updates on ministry activities.
• Submit an annual family life ministry budget and manage the budget to ensure the
efficient use of resources.

Qualifications:
• A committed and growing follower of Jesus Christ.
• Previous experience in children’s or youth ministry leadership (preferably 3+ years).
• Strong understanding of Biblical truth and the ability to teach and model these beliefs in
both children's and youth settings.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop a healthy
connection with both children and teens.
• Experienced in recruiting, training, and developing volunteers.
• Ability to balance administrative duties with relational ministry.
• A heart for family discipleship and equipping parents to be the primary spiritual leaders
in their children’s lives.
• Bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, or a related field preferred but not required.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary of $47,000 - $51,000 based on experience.
• Paid vacation and sick time off based on work hours.
• Professional development and ministry training opportunities.
• Supportive church environment with a passion for Spirit-filled worship and solid biblical
teaching.
• Relocation assistance is possible if deemed necessary.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following to info@reachcommunitychurch.com:
• Resume
• Cover letter describing your call to ministry and how your vision aligns with Reach
Community Church’s vision and beliefs
• 3 references (including at least one pastoral reference)
• Any relevant teaching or sermon samples (optional)

We look forward to seeing how God will use the right person to help lead our next generation of
believers. Thank you for considering joining the team at Reach Community Church!