The Formation Pastor is a Jesus follower, who equips people as followers of Jesus through the formation of adults in service, directing guest and newcomer ministry, small groups, and engaging church mission. This fulltime position reports to the Senior Pastor.
FirstABQ is searching for another Formation Pastor to direct ministry specifically in member mission engagement, guest response, new members, and general ministry. These ministry opportunities include: students, worship, and small groups. Thankfully we have strong ministry teams, a large active group of small group leaders, and member-greeters with a prayerful love of guests.
What’s needed is a minister to organize effort, utilize church database, and direct the energy of this willing group of servants at FirstABQ. This ministry role is open for men and/or women to apply. In sum, we want someone formed into the image of Jesus Christ who is experienced in leading others to follow Jesus.
Apply if you are —
• Passionate for connecting people to God, others and the mission of following Jesus
• Showing evidence of an active growing relationship with God praying daily
• Energized by building teams and doing what it takes to make the team succeed in ministry
• Experienced with a minimum of 2-3 years in ministry, ministry degree (M.Div. preferred)
In this position you will —
Minister
○ Mobilize people for ministry as followers of Jesus by facilitating and creating structures for ministry
○ Lead guest and new member programs (First Impressions, First Steps, etc.)
○ Lead organization of greeters, guest information, Safety Team, and guest follow-up
○ Administrate current and new ministries, ministry lists and directory information (membership software)
○ Utilize and Administrate membership software database, technology and media to facilitate ministry
○ Oversee Student Ministry: equip and lead Youth Sponsors (meetings, rotations, schedule, calendar,
communication), develop new strategies to engage students, and partner with Children’s Ministry
○ Serve and support with small groups, by developing groups for parents, young families, teens
○ Serve as contact point for building and maintenance (note: the office admin schedules building use,
custodian cleans, and building & grounds person sees to repairs)
○ Serve in outreach ministry
Provide Ministry Support to the Senior Minister
○ Organize and provide clear communication of events to connect people to service
○ Flexibility to develop and run new ministry projects for people to practice the mission: Follow Jesus
○ Occasional pastoral care (visits, calls, newcomers, preaching, teaching, etc.)
You display —
● A life committed to following Jesus, spiritual growth, and the beliefs of FirstABQ.org/webelieve
● Quality organizational skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills
● Ability to lead and develop volunteers
Weekly Schedule – Office hours Mon-Fri, Sundays, and as needed for meetings, pastoral care, etc.
