Job Overview

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Personal Attributes and Character:

Our next Adult Ministries Pastor is...

• Deeply aware of his need for Jesus every day. • A man who prays habitually and intentionally. • One who learns and lives out the word and truly walks with Jesus as Lord and friend. • A humble servant leader who is kind, patient, and long-suffering. • One who strives for excellence but is not shackled by a fear of making mistakes. • Believes and lives out the reality that teamwork beats talent. • A man who engages with, facilitates, and nurtures Christ-honoring culture. • Lives in a manner that is worthy of the gospel of Jesus.

Primary Areas of Responsibility:

Community:

The GracePoint family is a gospel community that serves as the environment for our members to become spiritually mature, where each member actively engages to build up the church family in love. Your role is to develop and lead a team of volunteers who implement initiatives and events for the church family that promote fun, friendship, and opportunities for deeper connection in Christ.

Discipleship:

The members of GracePoint are expected to consistently and faithfully walk the pathway toward spiritual maturity that the Bible describes as "discipleship". Your role is to design multi-option pathways that equip the adults of the church family to grow to Christian maturity in all areas of life and help others do the same.

Care:

The GracePoint community thrives because unity and love are at the core of our relationships. Your role is to develop and lead a team of people who facilitate a multi-faceted care strategy that provides consistent care and support for all segments of the church family.

Pastoral:

Our leaders serve, equip and guide the GracePoint family as we walk the path toward spiritual maturity together. Your role is to serve the GracePoint family through leadership that encourages, equips, admonishes, and unites them to make Jesus our message, walk the path of discipleship, and strive toward spiritual maturity

Job Description

Core Tasks and Responsibilities

Community

• Oversee and improve systems to welcome visitors and new attendees, provide follow-up, and encourage their involvement in the life of the church family.
• Prayerfully establish a regular pattern of church-wide gatherings designed to connect people through fun and food, open doors to relationships, and establish the beginnings of deeper connections.
• Oversee and develop effective communication patterns and strategies with all volunteers, staff, and adults within the ministries.

Discipleship

• Set an example of discipleship by discipling others individually or in groups.
• Lead and grow our Connect Group system (small groups, studies, Sunday school).
• Identify members ready for service or leadership. Equip, lead, and support them.
• Shepherd members into pathways that support spiritual growth and maturity.

Care

• Work with Pastors and Elders to carry out ongoing and consistent member care.
• Provide structure and leadership to Deacons/Deaconesses and their ministry teams.
• Assess member needs regularly and devise ways to meet those needs through the gifting and resources of the church family.

Pastoral

• Serve as a member of the teaching team for worship gatherings.
• Provide pastoral counseling as needed.
• Serve at weddings, funerals, and off-campus visits and meetings.
• Participate in staff meetings and 1:1 meetings with the Lead Pastor.
• Participate in Elder meetings (non-Elder advisory role).
• Prepare and actively manage the Adult Ministries budget.

Qualifications:

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus and an uncompromising walk with Him.
• Commitment to the Mission, and Core Convictions of GracePoint.
• Full agreement with the GracePoint Statement of Faith.
• Meets the qualifications of an elder (1 Timothy 3:1-8, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:2-4).
• 3 to 5 years' experience as a staff member in a growing church.
• Advanced degree in Biblical Studies or Theology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, building-others-up attitude about team involvement.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Job Status

40 hours/week – exempt position

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $74,000 annually (housing allowance included).
• Health care stipend: $9,600 annually.
• Phone allowance: $1,440 annually.
• Dental Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• 401K Employer match at 5% of annual income.
• Paid annual leave.

Non-compensation Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Office space and computer.
• Relocation/moving expenses paid.
• Book and resource allowance: $1200 annually
• Meals and contact allowance: $1000 annually
• Conferences and development allowance: $2000 annually