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Denomination: Baptist – SBC

Weekly Attendance: 40

Location: Fletcher, North Carolina

The Role: Young Adult Pastor

Meet Oak Grove Baptist Church:

At Oak Grove Baptist Church, we love any opportunity to welcome new people into our community. We hope you’ll join us for a service, and we will do our best to ensure your visit is as comfortable as possible. Our goal for Oak Grove is to build a space that is both warm and welcoming for all people. We believe a key aspect of that is that everyone who walks in the door knows they are loved for their authentic selves.

You’ll most likely run into the smiling face of one of our members. The size of our church is what makes Oak Grove special. You won’t have to worry about large groups and fast-moving crowds. All of us are excited to meet you and excited to worship alongside you.

About the Young Adult Pastor:

We are seeking an experienced individual who will be responsible for the Young Adult Ministry at Oak Grove Baptist Church in a full-time capacity. We expect the successful candidate to be able to build and mentor a team of lay leaders and volunteers to fulfill the mission of the ministry. This candidate must exhibit a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, a healthy family life, and a love for others. There must be evidence of a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ through spiritual disciplines. Above all else, this person will be a Spirit-led follower of Jesus Christ with a passion for developing young adults into tomorrow’s church leaders.

The Young Adult Pastor Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and management of the young adult ministry team for the implementation of a young adult disciple-making ministry to impact the local community. An effective ministry would include:

Creating relationship-building opportunities for young adults from diverse backgrounds.
Providing an entry point to explore the Christian faith and become introduced to redemption in Christ.
Implementing discipleship groups and mentoring them to support their personal growth in Christ through one on one discipleship.
Equipping mature disciples to be able to discipline others and become the future leaders of the Christian faith.
Additionally, this role will support other ministry groups within the church as a secondary responsibility.

Key Ministry Responsibilities:

Lead and organize an effective young adult disciple-making ministry including personal fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, one-on-one discipleship, and evangelism.
Create engaging and meaningful opportunities for all young adults to connect and grow together in an authentic and personal way creating a sense of belonging and brother/sisterhood.
Explore and implement outreach events to connect young adults in the local community to our church community.
Promote an authentic culture where young adults feel connected to each other as a church family; where each student is valued and celebrated.
Ensure safe and healthy small group environments, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Develop young adult leaders in the church.
Mentor disciple-making leaders from diverse backgrounds, gifts, and personalities. Cultivate individual mentoring relationships with small group leaders to mature them in their personal journey’s practical, emotional and spiritual aspects.
Create ministry structure to allow the young adult small groups to scale including:
Annual planning and budgeting process with clear mission objectives with linkage to specific initiatives.
Direct the use of marketing and promotional activities to introduce the community to Oak Grove’s young adult ministry.
Clear routine communications and structure for the leaders and participants.
Develop a full-year calendar that will accomplish our mission and vision as a ministry as well as complement our mission and vision as a church.
Implement digitally-based methods of communication and relationship building that is relevant to this generational group. This would include managing other support staff to execute these digital technologies.

What You Bring:

Education & Experience

An Undergraduate degree with formal Bible training is required.
A Seminary degree is a plus.
3+ years of ministry experience is ideal.
Experience in participating in or leading a healthy discipleship program is preferred.
Experience in leadership within a parachurch organization that aligns with OG’s values.
Proficient with digital communication techniques and how to reach this age group through these channels.
Ability to lead in a team environment and effectively engage others to accomplish the work of the ministry.
Effective at prioritizing and implementing ministry plans.

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

A natural collaborative leader and mentor, capable of assessing, selecting, developing, and discipling lay leaders.
Ability to disciple, both individually and for group leadership, with a sense of accountability.
Ability to develop and articulate a ministry vision but remain coachable and adaptable to be culturally relevant to the young adult group.
Translates vision into actionable projects and initiatives.
Willingness to try different methods while remaining consistent with the Bible.
Embody the Abundant Life in Christ.
Energetic and enthusiastic.
Spirit-led.
Authentic and relatable.
Adventurous, outdoor orientation.
A disciplined and diligent worker.
Fun with a sense of humor.
The overarching approach is to draw people to Christ. (not drive them to Christ)
Superior interpersonal skills and delivers information clearly and factually with grace. Capable of adjusting to situation or audience.
Ability to have constructive accountability conversations and be able to teach others how to do likewise Willingness to engage in tough conversations.
Fully invested in the program.
Demonstrate consistent walk and growth in faith.

What it’s Like to Live in Fletcher, North Carolina:

Fletcher is a mid-sized suburban town in rural North Carolina. It is in Henderson County with a population of about 8,000 and most residents tend to own their homes. Fletcher traces its deep roots back to 1795 when Samuel Murray first settled the land. It lies within the Buncombe Turnpike which served as the main passageway for families, farmers, and traders coming from South Carolina, Asheville, and eastern Tennessee. Due to its convenient location, the Fletcher area is home to some of the premier manufacturing and industrial facilities in the southeast.

Fletcher is currently in the midst of working with FABA – Fletcher Area Business Association to establish a downtown business district for local businesses and large corporations alike, making it a growing hub for young professionals and entrepreneurs looking to establish their careers. Through an infrastructure of trails, parks, and sidewalks, Fletcher provides increased opportunities for recreational activities and alternative transportation for both residents and employees. Fletcher is a haven for those who enjoy the outdoors due to being surrounded by mountains and rural land and its easy access to the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The town is growing at a steady and smooth pace thanks to lower housing costs and its convenient location, making it a promising location for generations to come.

The area is also known for its significant Christian heritage and resources, including the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove, multiple Christian summer camps in the region, and the Fruitland Baptist Bible College.

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