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Denomination: Baptist – SBC

Weekly Attendance: 1,407

Location: Bryan, Texas

The Role: Connection Pastor

Meet First Baptist Church Bryan:

We are a church who seeks to make Jesus Christ our all and to share Him with all.

Through our ministry model—Worship, GroupLife, Accountability—we strive to make mature disciples who will share Jesus at home, in our community, and around the world. Similar to Jesus’ model of the multitudes, the 72 followers, and the 12 disciples, our model also consists of three levels of depth. This simple process encourages spiritual transformation in our members as they move closer to Jesus.

About the Connection Pastor:

The Connection Pastor will shepherd people from their first visit through church membership until they are connected and actively participating members of the church body. The Connection Pastor will create and be responsible for the implementation of an assimilation process in collaboration with the pastoral staff. They will provide oversight to volunteer teams like First Impressions Ministry and Guest Hospitality while also leading the lay leaders. They will also give direction to the Median Adult Council in providing balanced ministry to adults between the age of 50 and 70.

The Connection Pastor’s Responsibilities Include:

Develop and maintain a First Impressions Ministry which includes parking lot greeters, atrium greeters, and the welcome center volunteers.
Develop and lead an on-going New Member Class and New Believer Class.
Give leadership to the Guest Hospitality Area which includes visitor information, packets and visitor gifts.
Provide oversight to the baptism and follow up process, including leading and equipping volunteers.
Work directly with all the pastors in recruiting volunteers and leaders for ministry.
Work with the Adult 50-70 Council in planning an annual calendar of activities such as retreats, Bible Conferences, mission opportunities, community ministries, recreational outings and other appropriate events for adults between the age of 50 and 70.
See that all events for adults 50-70 are approved on the calendar prior to announcing the events.
Confer with the Discipleship Pastor the Group Life classes needed for adults 50-70.
Encourage adults 50-70 to be involved in Group Life and Accountability Ministry.
Provide information and direction to church members with counseling & mentoring needs.
Prepare and administer the appropriate budget categories.
Coordinate and encourage a service project ministry.
Accept other assignments as made by the Pastor of Ministries.

What You Bring:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree is required
Seminary degree is preferred
5-7 years of ministry experience at a similar sized church as FBC Bryan
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to identify the gifts, talents, and interests of prospective and new members
Ability to make visitors, prospective members, and new members comfortable in the church, while also gently encouraging them to move beyond their current level of involvement
Passion for growing ministries under the leadership of other staff members
Leadership skills in recruiting and overseeing teams/volunteers of lay-leaders
Strong organizational and communication skills
Able to relate to life experiences of those age 50 to 70
Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

Passionately loves Jesus.
Committed to a dedicated walk with God that prioritizes both church and family.
Very strong work ethic.

Has an authentic, genuine spirit in their faith, work, and relationships.

Team player who enjoys having fun with a fun staff team.

Passion for relationship discipleship

Excellent communicator.

People person.

Shepherding heart.

Team builder.

High EQ.

What it’s Like to Live in Bryan/College Station, TX:

Born of converging cultures and built on deep Texas roots, Bryan is a community filled with authentic stories, people, and places – our legends. Our legends are ever evolving while staying true to our Texas spirit.

Bryan/College Station is a great place to live. There are 273,000 residents, and 70,000 of them attend Texas A&M University. Many people move back to Bryan/College Station to retire as former Aggies. You can choose to live in town or in the country. Bryan/College Station has been ranked as one of the nation’s best places to raise a family because of its low crime rates, affordable housing, and top-ranked school system. Not to mention the Bryan-College Station area boasts the fifth lowest property tax rate in Texas among similar-sized communities. Bryan/College Station is conveniently located right in the heart of the “Texas Triangle”. This means less than a 3 hour drive from Houston, Austin, Waco, and Dallas.

There is so much to do and experience in Bryan/College Station! From Historic Downtown Bryan to football gameday at Texas A&M University to visits to Aggieland Safari or exploring food dives on Northgate or making a Christmas tradition of making the visit to Santa’s Wonderland, there is something for every season of the year and every stage of life. Enjoy big city amenities with a small town feel!

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