Groups & Connections Pastor Full Time

Ministry Summary:
The Groups & Connections Pastor leads the adult ministry teams of ClearView Baptist Church. His leadership includes overseeing, equipping, and directing all adult Groups and First-time-Guest-to-Member Assimilations. He is responsible for implementing the vision and strategy of discipleship and spiritual formation while ensuring every person has opportunity to connect with a ClearView small group. The Groups and Connections Pastor will also oversee ClearView’s Missions ministry, aiming to connect all adult groups to a mission endeavor.

Report Structure:
This position is full-time exempt and reports to the Senior Pastor

Primary Responsibilities:

1) Adult Groups

• Implement Clearview’s vision for the role of adult groups in the overall discipleship pathway of the church
  Shepherd and care for group leaders by providing consistent pastoral care, encouragement, and accountability for small group leaders through personal check-ins, coaching, and regular communication
• Work with Deacon Chair to ensure every group has a deacon.
• Work with Missions Minister to assure each group is involved in missions.
• Oversee selection of curriculum with the ClearView’s core theological beliefs
• Identify and recruit new leaders for groups and launch new groups

2) Connections

• Streamline the process of first-time guests to member assimilation
• Lead Starting Point Class
• Lead PLACE ministry
• Lead the greeter and guest hospitality ministry
• Collaborate with ClearView staff to support the church’s mission, values, and operating principles.
• Be a team player with a servant’s heart
• Carry out other duties as requested
   

DNA. The heart of the Groups and Connections Pastor

• Demonstrate a mature faith in Jesus Christ and is faithful in worship, prayer, and congregational life
• Endorse and displays the church’s mission, vision, values, and operating principles
• Demonstrate care and concern towards church staff, members of the congregation, and the community with a servant heart and a positive, energetic attitude
• Exercise high integrity, including maintaining the confidentiality of information. Exercise good judgment and positively lead and influence others
   

Key Components To The Role

• Bachelor’s Degree and Seminary Degree preferred
• 3-5+ years of Ministry Experience preferred
• Ability to preach on a Sunday morning and teach for Group Leaders occasionally.
• Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing, respond to questions, and professionally interact with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, church members, and the public
• Computer skills, including but not limited to spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, internet, email, and church management software required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally