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PRESENTS

STUDENT & FAMILY MINISTRY PASTOR

At Kenwood Baptist Church

Cincinnati, Ohio

KenwoodBaptist.org

KENWOOD BAPTIST Yesterday & Today

Kenwood Baptist Church, originally Evanston Baptist Church, was formed on February 12, 1911, in the Evanston area of Cincinnati. The church relocated to the Kenwood area of Cincinnati in 1961, taking on the new name with the move.

Kenwood has been a gospel-centric church in the community for decades. Kenwood is a healthy, safe, and loving congregation where many have found Christ, healing, and restoration in their lives. They embrace the richness of ethnic diversity and multi-generational families.

Kenwood places high value on deep biblical preaching and teaching and embraces the vital role of the Holy Spirit in transformed lives.  Kenwood takes the Great Commission seriously and consistently engages in relational outreach to the city.

Today, Kenwood is a local gathering of the global body of the Lord Jesus Christ. Kenwood includes twenty native languages, four generations of people, and dozens of neighborhoods around the city. The unity of the church is found in the shared confession that Jesus Christ is Lord.

KENWOOD'S VISION

In the last five years, the church has gone through a re-visioning process which led to reworking its vision statement:

As God's redeemed people, united by faith in Christ, and empowered by His Spirit, we worship God, live by His Word, and join His mission to bring hope to this world.

WORSHIPPING God

LIVING by His Word

JOINING God's MISSION in the world


Kenwood Baptist Church is experiencing a new-found momentum, and is in the midst of a four-million-dollar facility remodel and addition.

The church remained strong through the Coronavirus. Small groups continued meeting through Zoom and the worship services have been live-streamed since week one of the lockdown. The church discovered new ways to minister to the community in the midst of the pandemic and even initiated a capital campaign and building project.

STUDENT MINISTRY

At Kenwood Baptist, students matter!

The Student and Family Ministry was trending in a very positive and encouraging direction pre-coronavirus. The youth regularly gathered on Sunday mornings to pray with church members as they came to worship, engaged in local and global missions (Thailand), and had 30+ youth attending weekly gatherings. The volunteer leadership team was composed of six young adults.

The previous Student Pastor left approximately six months ago and a Student Intern and the volunteer team have worked hard to continue to build community during a challenging season. The pandemic did not slow them down, however. They continued to meet (online) and in person as soon as they were able. Their ministry has been modified with the revised leadership, but morale has remained high and the students and volunteer team are looking forward to meeting their new Student & Family Pastor.

Kenwood Baptist student ministry isn't just about students. While the new pastor will minister to youth and its leaders, the goal is that he or she will also build strong relationships with parents and be a resource for parents to nurture and disciple their teens.

The church believes the Student and Family Ministry must be rooted in Scripture, focused on discipleship, and open to the lost. The church also desires for the ministry to connect to the larger church body in worshipping the Lord, building up one another, and in outreach to the city. Kenwood is seeking a Student & Family pastor that will, "teach and pray, love and stay."


LEADERSHIP

Dr. David Palmer is a pastor-scholar. As an adjunct professor in NT at Gordon Conwell, David brings a tremendous depth of knowledge to the preaching and teaching ministry. As Senior Pastor, David is highly energetic, consistently positive in outlook, and forward-thinking. He has served at Kenwood for almost two decades, as an associate pastor first, and then as the Lead Pastor.

David is an encourager and equipper. He has a strong concern for the next generation. David loves the Lord, His Word, and the church.

Associate Pastor Scott Burns has been at Kenwood for six years and brings approximately fifteen years of experience with youth and family ministry. Scott is eager to encourage and support the new student & family ministry pastor.

As a supervisor, Scott operates as a coach, eager to enhance each person's individual gifting and strengths. He's open to creative and new initiatives, and gives space to those under his leadership to make decisions and lead their area.

Kenwood Baptist Church shifted to an elder model of leadership approximately three years ago and is still fine-tuning how this new model leads and interacts with other teams. The staff is active in all aspects of leadership and ministry, including vision and strategic planning. The church is currently led by ten elders (eight men & two women).

LOCATION & DEMOGRAPHICS

Cincinnati is one of the Midwest’s most loved river towns. When driving throughout the city, one quickly notes the influence of the German heritage. It’s the home of the Cincinnati Reds, baseball’s “Big Red Machine,” and the Cincinnati Bengals, Kings Island amusement park, the Underground Railroad Museum, Skyline Chili, Graeter’s ice cream, and Montgomery Inn Barbecue. These are the iconic brands for families in the Queen City. A host of galleries, museums, and attractions comprise the charm of what the city offers in its downtown.

The church sits on the northeast side and is just a couple of miles from one of the leading retail spots, Kenwood Town Centre. The local school district is known as the best in the city with its award-winning arts programs at Sycamore High School. Cincinnati is built on seven hills, each with a unique and distinct flavor and tradition all to themselves.

The average price of a home in the area is $275,000. Learn more about Cincinnati HERE and HERE.

STUDENT & FAMILY MINISTRY PASTOR JOB DESCRIPTION


The Student & Family Ministry Pastor will work alongside Elders and Staff and will be responsible for ministry to 7-12 grade youth, and their families.  The pastor will provide a comprehensive ministry focusing on outreach, evangelism, and discipleship. 

Job Description

  • Develop and implement an effective strategy for sustainable Youth Ministry
  • Impart a compelling Biblical vision for godly living to youth
  • Provide Biblical teaching on a weekly basis
  • Foster meaningful community among youth & families and help them connect to the larger body at Kenwood
  • Meet and assimilate new youth and families to increase retention of visitors
  • Lead or support various gatherings that encourage fellowship and deepening relationships
  • Lead or support small groups for Youth
  • Recruit and engage youth in the larger ministry of Kenwood
  • Work with Elders and Staff to create a culture of mentoring and shepherding that helps deepen the faith of youth and families
  • Engage the youth in the surrounding area and throughout the city in relevant ways that lead to evangelistic opportunities (Join His Mission)
  • Develop and equip leaders in order to broaden the impact of the Student Ministry
  • Develop the annual ministry budget and manage the ministry spending and budget allocations to ensure ministry stewardship, growth, and goal achievements.


CONTACT

Ready to take the next step?

Click here to get more information on Kenwood Baptist Church. View previous services and learn about some of the key ministries of the church.

Think this role and church culture might be a good fit? Contact Gregg Farah to discuss.


​Gregg Farah // 646.335.3342 // [email protected]