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Position: Adult Ministries Director/Small Groups Pastor
Adult Ministries Director/Community Groups Pastor - Christ Community Church is a vibrant, innovative and growing ministry of 4,500+ in the western suburbs of Chicago. We are seeking a servant leader who is responsible for providing directional leadership, shepherding, and team building as needed for the development, growth and management of all adult ministries within Christ Community Church, including Men’s, Women’s, Sports, Elevation, Couples, and 60’s Plus. In addition this position also oversees the vision and direction for Community Groups. A strong passion and giftedness in leadership, shepherding, outreach, and team building are needed for the development, management and propulsion of these adults. The right individual must have sound biblical knowledge, large group teaching proficiency. A B.A. degree in Biblical Studies with a seminary education preferred; 3-5 years of large church experience preferred in Adult Ministries, preferably in a multiple staff including Community Groups or discipleship of Adults, with experience in recruiting, creating, developing and deploying volunteer teams.
Contact: Lauren Wetendorf
Human Resource Manager lwetendorf@ccclife.org 630-485-3332
630-485-3232
Small Group Intern: Kihei, Maui, Hawaii In August 2008 through August 2009 we seek an intern (18yr-26yr) to join our staff to grow our church smaller while growing larger by connecting the Hope Chapel family into small groups to experience . . . - A place to belong and develop personal relationships with others.
- A place for support and care such as in a time of crisis.
- A place to hear and interact with God's Word so that we don't spiritually stray but become fully devoted followers of Christ.
"Small Group/College & Career Age Intern" Job description: The Small Group/College & Career Age Intern position assists in all the major projects and ongoing ministry tasks to fulfill the mission/purposes of the small group and college age ministry. This would include such responsibilities as: - Overseeing and facilitating "Small Group" informational tables after weekend services.
- Making weekly follow up phone calls to visitors and newcomers to connect them into the Hope Chapel family.
- Overseeing our quarterly beach baptisms and specifically to follow up on the candidates and help them in their growth in Christ.
- Creating and updating small group promotional brochures and other publications.
- Updating small group happenings on the web page and calendar of events.
- Assist Jason in the preparation for Hope Chapel School of the Bible.
- Assists the leadership of the College/Career-age ministry.
- Be involved in weekly leadership planning meetings.
- Attend, rally and support the weekly college-age main event.
- Have the opportunity to lead or co-lead a midweek growth group where their leadership and teaching gifts will be utilized.
We are looking for an intern with a pastoral heart, who desires to see new Christians grow and unconnected Christians to become networked into the Body of Christ. He or she must be relational with a people-oriented gift mix. This intern must have an "inviter and includer" mentality - that is, one who takes the initiative by reaching out to people in all the different events and settings in our church. For more information check out the intern program link at <www.hopechapelmaui.com>
Community Life Pastor, Redding, CA
How would you like to live and minister in nature’s playground, where hunting, fishing, boating, skiing, paddling, and outdoor recreation are a significant way of life? Neighborhood Church of Redding, California is located in an outdoor recreational paradise. And we are seeking an experienced, radical-at-heart Community Life Pastor to help bring our small group life to the next level.
Quick Facts About Us
1. Attendance: 1300 - 1500 adults in five services, plus 400 kids.
2. Venues: Three campuses.
3. Worship Expressions: Three styles: Classic, Celebration (contemporary), and The Well (led by young adults).
4. Pastoral Team: 10 plus you. Great team.
5. Lead Pastor: Bill Giovannetti, a transplant from Chicago. Visionary leader. Expository, grace-oriented, pleasantly crazy preacher/teacher. Came here in September, 2001. Church has about doubled in that time.
Executive Pastor: Erich Roehl, joined staff in July, 2004 as Pastor of Small Groups & Assimilation. New role as xPastor in November 2006 created this opening.
6. Transitions: Praying and seeking God regarding future construction, relocation, and/or multiplication of campuses. Major transitions in the past three years include: strategic planning, staff reorganization, governing board redefinition, and beginning of master planning.
7. Denomination: The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Simpson University and the A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary, our denominational schools, are both located in Redding. Visit www.cmalliance.org and www.simpsonuniversity.edu for more details.
8. Redding: regional population about 100,000. Two hours and 15 minutes north of Sacramento. Three hours to Napa Valley. Three and a half hours to San Francisco. Shasta Lake (310 miles of shoreline) 15 minutes away. Whiskeytown Lake 20 minutes away. Literally hundreds of thousands of acres of national forest, lakes, blue ribbon trout streams and skiing (snow & water) within a short drive. Local airport (RDD) serviced by United and Horizon Air.
9. Mission: Neighborhood Church of Redding exists to mobilize an army to reach the world with the transforming grace of God.
10. Core Values: Mission, Discipleship, Community, Worship, Grace, Scripture.
11. Website: www.ncredding.com
Quick Facts about the Ministry Opportunity
The Community Life Pastor contributes to the fulfillment of our mission by ….
1. Facilitating the spiritual and numerical growth of small groups.
2. Caring for small group leadership
This position demands that the individual be competent in providing spiritual, emotional and relational care to the volunteer leadership of this ministry. This includes general pastoral duties, counseling, and being a resource center for ideas.
3. Providing leadership training and structure for the small group ministry
4. Oversees promotion and administration of small groups
5. Creating an intentional discipleship process/program
6. Provide overall leadership in adult education
Please don’t apply if…
1. You don’t plan on staying for a while.
2. You have undealt-with skeletons in your closet that could disqualify you for ministry or will embarrass our church or denomination if discovered. We’re not after somebody who’s perfect, but character does count.
3. You’re crabby.
4. You’re square or boring or hate change.
5. You’re disorganized. We have plenty of that already. Must be a strategic thinker and planner.
6. You don’t believe in empowering leadership.
7. You’re not a team player.
Qualifications
The top two professional needs for the position are that this person has the ability to create an effective leadership team and build a vibrant and growing small group ministry.
The Community Life Pastor (CLP) must understand how organizations function, how to inspire and motivate people, how to cast a vision with a contagious enthusiasm, and how to work with a mature executive team. The Community Life Pastor must have proven leadership capability.
Other professional and personal characteristics needed:
- Fulfills the biblical qualifications for church leadership (1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9);
- Agrees completely with Neighborhood Church’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Doctrinal Statement.
- While being a self-confident person, is also seen by those close to him as humble and having a servant's attitude;
- Inspires and empowers the church staff and lay people; shares authority easily;
- Has genuine warmth and people enjoy being around him; is sensitive to others and never offensive;
- Mentors and disciples others;
- Has a high level of energy, yet balances long hours with the time he needs for his own walk with God, appropriate time for his family, and personal time for refreshment and diversion;
- Is a spiritual example, privately and corporately, in his prayer life, Biblical study, and personal behavior;
- Is missions-minded for the Lord's work through Neighborhood Church to reach our entire region and the whole world.
- Is open to change, wants to improve and grow, and wants others to as well; teachable spirit
- Has a four-year college degree or equivalent experience; preferably a seminary degree or masters in management/leadership.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
If interested, send resume to hclark@ncredding.com (530)221-5683
Twelve year-old seeker sensitive, small group church of 750+ in a thriving University town is searching for a dedicated and motivated team player. The successful candidate must show a tested love for God, a passion for ministry, and the ability to lead individuals to Christ. Qualifications for this full-time salaried position include 3 years experience in a growing Small Group ministry using a volunteer base, proven vision casting and leadership skills, and an excellent working knowledge of MS Office.
New Horizon United Methodist Church 3002 W. Bloomington Road Champaign, IL 61822 Attn: Mike Potts
Southwest Hills Community Church in Austin, Texas is seeking a full-time Community Life Pastor. We are an 8 year old congregation with over 400 in attendance and 15 adult small groups. We exist to help people find and follow Christ. We recently moved to our own campus to better serve our casual, largely unchurched, expanding suburban community in southwest Austin.
Job Description Must have: - Minimum 3 years small group director experience in church OF small groups
- Passion to see life change happen in context of community
- Strong desire to influence staff and ministry leaders to promote a culture of spiritual community
- Ability to execute strategy and plans with and through people
- Equipper and developer of leaders
- Top spiritual gifts include shepherding and leadership
- Ordained pastor
- Bachelor’s degree required and seminary degree preferred
Only candidates with the above qualities will be considered. Please send resumes to: SHCC Hiring Team 7416 Hwy. 71 Austin, TX 78735 512.288.8000 office 512.288.8010 fax
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