Family Ministries Assistant

Bethany First Church is currently seeking a part-time Family Ministries Assistant. The Family Ministries Assistant will report directly to the Executive Director of Family Ministries. This individual will provide essential administrative and organizational support to the Family Ministries team, ensuring smooth operation of all programming and events. This role involves managing calendars, communication, and data systems while fostering a culture of hospitality, discipleship, and generosity in alignment with the Bethany First Church mission.

Classification: Part-Time (20 hours/week)

Our Mission and Vision: We are passionate about becoming more like Jesus and helping people come to know Jesus. 

Position Summary:

The Family Ministries Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative and organizational support to the Family Ministries team, ensuring smooth operation of all programming and events. This part-time role involves managing calendars, communication, and data systems while fostering a culture of hospitality, discipleship, and generosity in alignment with BFC’s mission. The ideal candidate will be highly relational, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting ministry efforts that help families and children grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports Family Ministries with a high level of administration and organization based in the BFC values and practices. 

• Assists and effectively implements the secretarial duties required to fully support Family Ministries.

• Oversees and manages the calendar, scheduling, and administrative communication for Family Ministries.

• Serves on the administrative assistant team and performs all other duties as assigned.
  

Specific Areas of Responsibility:

• Supports Family Ministries with a high level of administration and organization based on the BFC values and practices.

• Being with God

• Assist Family Ministries with administrative tasks and support to effectively lead worship experiences for kids and families.                                                                                          

• Being with one another                                                                                               

• Assist and support the team to effectively operate discipleship programs.

• Being with others

• Assist in supporting an “open arms culture of invitation within family ministries.

• Living generously 

• Effectively and efficiently use the resources of BFC to serve BFC staff and families.

• Teach and live generous sharing and stewardship of resources.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

• Assists and effectively implements the administrative support duties required for Family Ministries.

• Provide administrative support for all regular weekly discipleship programs and events.

• Be knowledgeable and current on all discipleship opportunities, programming, events, staff and information regarding Family Ministries.

• Manage Realm and ACS database.

• Manage enrollment, attendance, and follow-up for new kids, preteens, students, and families in the ACS database.

• Effectively communicate via phone, email, letters, etc with family ministries staff, BFC support staff, and BFC families. 

• Proactively initiate opportunities to better support family ministries and staff. 

• Oversee and manage the calendar, scheduling, and administrative communication for Family Ministries.

• Manage, update, and monitor the calendar for Kids, Preteens and Student Ministries.

• Manage the scheduling of facilities and rooms for all areas of Family Ministries. 

• Manage the monthly Family Ministries newsletter.

• Respond to phone calls, emails, and other inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.

• Serves on the administrative assistant team and performs all other duties as assigned.

• Provide coverage for BFC Reception desk as assigned.

• Manage enrollment for the BFC After School Program.

• Provide support for other ministry or business functions as needed. 

Qualifications and Position Requirements:

• Exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a healthy personal life. 

• Basic administrative skills

• Event, production, and project management experience

• Committed to continual learning and growth

• Self-starter; organized; ability to manage several priorities; 

• Effective communication skills

• Is in agreement with Church of the Nazarene Statement of Faith

Reports to:   Executive Director of Family Ministries

Resource team: BFC Students, Preteens and Kids Pastors, Community Ministries Team, Administrative Support Staff

Maintenance Technician

Bethany First Church is currently seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Facilities Director. This individual will perform general maintenance tasks, including minor repairs, maintaining equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, moving items, inspecting equipment, and documenting work using an online maintenance system.

Classification: Full-Time; 40 hours/week, with overtime opportunities

Our Mission and Vision:

We are passionate about becoming more like Jesus and helping people come to know Jesus.

Position Summary:

The maintenance technician is part of the Facilities Department and reports directly to

the Facilities Director. This individual performs general maintenance tasks including

minor repairs, maintaining equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, moving items,

inspecting equipment, and documenting work using an online maintenance system.

Specific Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist with general upkeep.

• Fix broken or faulty equipment, fixtures, and building systems.

• Maintain & inspect equipment, replacing filters, etc.

• Inspect and maintain emergency response equipment, such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits, AEDs, etc.

• Report safety incidents and near misses.

• Keep track of equipment and supplies.

• Work with external contractors when needed.

• Assist and serve as back up to other Facilities employees.

• Help to maintain adequate custodial supply stocks.

• Maintain appropriate service and repair records.

• Respond during storms or natural disasters that require grounds to be cleared of debris, snow or ice.

Qualifications and Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.

• At least two years of verifiable experience (three or more highly desirable) in facilities maintenance or equivalent.

• Preferred: Experience with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing

• Ability to operate church owned vehicles (valid OK Driver’s License required).

• Basic understanding of electrical, HVAC, plumbing and other systems.

• Demonstrated experience as a maintenance technician.

• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds.

• Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods.

• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including snow blowers, lawnmowers, and small hand tools.

• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices.

• Exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a healthy personal life.

Reports to: Facilities Director

Resource team: Facilities Team

For more details about the Maintenance Technician position, please view the full job description here.

Candidates are encouraged to submit either a cover letter or resume to the Executive Director of Family Ministries, Misty Jaggers (mjaggers@bethanynaz.org).

Student Ministries Pastor

Bethany First Church is currently seeking a full-time Student Ministries Pastor. The Student Ministries Pastor will support the Lead Student Ministries Pastor in coordinating an effective student ministry, implementing fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and evangelism. The overall objective of the Student Ministries Pastor is to make Christ-like disciples, and then train and mobilize them to make Christ-like disciples.

Classification: Full Time

Reports to: Lead Student Ministries Pastor

About Bethany First Church: We are passionate about becoming more like Jesus and helping people come to know Him. We value being with God, being with one another, being with others, and living generously. We practice spending one-on-one time with God, worshiping together, participating in group life, sharing our faith, serving with abandon, and giving generously. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Shepherds and pastors students 

• Serves on the BFC Student Ministries team 

• Supports and implements strategy and programming for BFC Student Ministries 

• Leads BFC Student Ministries Volunteers

Qualifications and Position Requirements:

• Exhibits a personal and growing relationship with God, a teachable spirit, and a healthy personal life. 

• Strong biblical and theological background; 

• Is in agreement with Church of the Nazarene Statement of Faith

• Lives a lifestyle in full agreement with the Church of the Nazarene Covenant of Christian Conduct and Covenant of Christian Character.

• Self-motivated leader; demonstrates the ability to adopt and partner a long-term vision for family ministry at BFC.

• Strong relationship capabilities; has a passion for reaching people for Christ and helping people become more like Christ.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field; candidates who have a call to ministry are on the track for ordination. 

• Strategic thinker who is also able to manage conflict and stay organized.

For more details about the Student Ministries Pastor position, please view the full job description here.

Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to Family Ministries Director, Misty Jaggers.

Everyday Kids Teacher

Everyday Kids at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene is seeking dedicated teachers to help create a safe, supportive space for children and parents. Everyday Kids Teachers play a key role in fostering a positive, nurturing, and educational experience for children in a structured Christian environment. Teachers are needed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the year.

For more information about the job description, requirements, and to apply, please email Everyday Kids Director, Heather Ryno, at hryno@bethanynaz.org.

After School Program Leader

The Bethany First Church After School Program is currently searching for After School Program Leaders. After School Program Leaders assist program directors with facilitating activities and ensuring the safety of students.

For more information or to express interest in an After School Program Leader position, click the link below.