North Ridge Men's & Marriage Pastor (Director)

Do you have a passion for transforming families in your community through men's and marriage ministry by leading, encouraging, and supporting others? If so, YOU may be our new full time Men’s & Marriage Pastor (Director) at our North Ridge Scottsdale Bible Church Campus!

*Pastor title upon approval

As the North Ridge Men’s & Marriage Pastor you are a vital part of the Team, responsible for carrying on the Vision, Mission and Values of SBC. In this role, you will report to the North Ridge Campus Pastor and are responsible for supporting, encouraging, and transforming families to live in authentic Christian community and to be more fully reflective of Christ.

Your Essential Responsibilities:

In this position, you will assist the North Ridge Campus Pastor and partner with the North Ridge Adult Ministry Coordinators to:

• Ensure that the North Ridge Campus Men’s & Marriage Ministry vision supports SBC’s Vision, Mission, and Values
• Create and communicate the comprehensive vision of Men’s & Marriage Ministry to North Ridge Campus staff and volunteers engaged in the ministries
• Engage and direct volunteer leaders for the North Ridge Campus Men’s & Marriage Ministry teams
• Guide couples/parents to model their marriage after God’s Word (through training, encouraging, and counseling)
• Teach and train young men in the biblical foundation for marriage
• Support Preparing for Marriage for SBC and work with the Men’s & Marriage Pastors from each campus and the Adult Central Coordinator team on the planning and ongoing delivery of the curriculum
• Support the annual Men’s Retreat and engage with the Men’s & Marriage Pastors from each campus and the Adult Coordinator team to plan and execute the retreat
• Create and host North Ridge Campus outreach events for men and couples
• Engage men and couples into an authentic community through North Ridge Campus Men’s or Marriage programming and events
• Establish and monitor annual North Ridge Campus Men’s & Marriage ministry budgets and spending wisely
• Be responsible for the ongoing recruitment, training, and appreciation of volunteers for the ministry
• Commitment to developing volunteers who move through the PEO process – Participation, Engagement and Ownership
• Maintain updated serving teams of all your volunteers in Rock

Other Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Ministry Leader for Scottsdale Bible Church and works alongside other ministries giving support and encouragement and being a team player
• Assist SBC’s broader pastoral team in the development of church-wide ministry goals
• Available for hospital visitations, presiding over wedding and funeral services, and family emergencies
• Available for Pastor of the Day (POD) duties
• Available to other church ministries as a resource and assistance
• Available to teach Sunday community groups, small groups, and other opportunities as appropriate
• Hosts Worship Services as needed
• Related duties or special projects as assigned

Skills you need to succeed:

Knowledge of:

• Biblical foundation of marriage
• Proficient knowledge of the Bible and theology
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Comfortable with learning new database systems and virtual platforms

Demonstrated competency in:

• Interpersonal savvy
• Managing vision & purpose
• Conflict management
• Listening
• Strong, consistent, and timely interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to:

• Present the gospel clearly and concisely
• Provide pastoral counseling and shepherding
• Relate with a broad age range of men and couples
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism 
• Successfully manage others and be accountable for the work results of others
• Work in a multi-faceted environment with little supervision
• Handle confidential information
• Discern needs and respond appropriately
• Able to effectively lead a team; cast vision for the ministry to men and couples
• Speak before large or small men’s/couple’s groups with practical application of God’s Word
• Accept and relate to all different types and personalities of men and couples
• Recruit volunteers and delegate well
• Practice conflict resolution with a grace approach
• Maintain flexibility at all times
• Work on Sundays

Personal Qualifications:

• Committed to the SBC Spiritual Values:
  1. Spiritual Growth
  2. Relationally unified
  3. Servant-hearted
  4. Operates in grace and truth
• Model a healthy marriage and family, living a godly life in all capacities
• Self-motivated, takes appropriate initiative, gives clear directions, efficient
• Personal dress and appearance appropriate to the business and ministry of the Church
• Work hour flexibility is required (for special events, retreats, deadlines, etc.)
• Lives a life of faith and a man of prayer
• Regular attender and SBC member, or willing to become a member

Education and/or experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• If desiring a Pastor/Minister title, a Master's degree (or working toward) from an accredited seminary or equivalent (MA, MDiv, ThM) preferred*
• 5+ years' experience in a similar ministry role preferred

*While not immediately required, this position may require successful completion of seminary education as part of the ongoing training process and/or requirement for continued employment.

This position requires in-office work and does not qualify for a remote arrangement.

Church Membership is required for most paid positions.

SBC does not participate in COBRA or Unemployment Insurance.

Eligible employees receive state of the art benefits, including generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and group health and welfare plans with generous company premium contributions.