Associate Pastor Of Community Life

OVERVIEW

The Associate Pastor of Community Life will assist in nurturing our family life as a church by creating spaces within our various ministries that foster a sense of love and belonging within our church family. He will assist the Pastor of Community Life in shepherding and caring for our people, teams of volunteers within the Community Life ministry, and through the oversight of various environments that help make belonging both an easier and richer experience so that “the whole body, nourished and knit together through its joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God” (Colossians 2:19). 

CHARACTER

He is a spiritually mature believer in a vital, growing relationship with Jesus Christ expressed in a commitment to humble, servant leadership and possesses a heart for the local church and wider kingdom of God.

ABOUT YOU

You are a person who values caring for another’s soul. You seek to be present emotionally and physically for the people of our church, recognizing that you can only care for another’s soul if you are also caring for your own. You believe that you cannot offer living water from a dry well, so you set healthy rhythms and model what it means to be deeply rooted in the love of Jesus. You long for people to not just attend our church, but to also understand what it means to belong to our church family. You are therefore passionate about helping create spaces that foster belonging and help people grow together as disciples of Jesus. You also recognize that this is not something you can do on your own so you’re deeply dependent upon God in prayer and you strive to instill a “DNA of belonging” into our teams of volunteers.  While you could work anywhere, using your gifts for God’s Kingdom gives you the most joy and fulfillment.  Most importantly, you believe the gospel is the most important message ever, so seeing it advanced and lived out in people’s lives is of utmost importance to you. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist the Pastor of Community Life in maintaining continuity and harmony across Community Life ministries (Community Groups, Men’s, Women’s Young Adults, Singles, Seniors)

• Build, train, and provide oversight for various volunteer teams within the Community Life ministry.

• Recruit ministry team volunteers

• Be present at various Community Life ministry events

• Assist the Pastor of Community Life in creating spaces and environments that would help our church family to grow in relationship with God and others.

• Content creation and development

• Be a consistent presence in our church lobby on Sunday mornings connecting with people and helping provide a welcoming environment.

• Teach in various small to medium size environments

• Perform general pastoral and care duties as needed (visitations, counseling, weddings, etc.)

COMPETENCIES

• A strong, demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith and alignment with the mission and values of Grace Community Church.

• Proven experience in pastoral leadership, community ministry, or a related field.

• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple ministries and initiatives simultaneously.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse groups and individuals.

• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.

• Ability to inspire, mentor, and develop leaders.

• Passion for promoting ethnic unity and inclusivity within a church context.

• Relevant theological education or equivalent experience.

• Committed to working with staff and volunteer serving teams in a collaborative, empowering way. Able to delegate and “give away” ministry while providing oversight and encouragement.

• Highly relational shepherd with a high cross-cultural quotient.

SCHEDULE

• 1x Per Week – Meet with Pastor of Community Life

• 1x Per Week – Attend the weekly All Staff Meetings on Tuesday mornings

• 1x Per Week – Attend the weekly All Staff Prayer Pause

• 1x Per Year – Participate in the All-Staff Retreat, typically in June

• Christmas Eve + Easter Sunday Gatherings

• As Needed – Initiate / attend project specific meetings

• On-site on Sunday for all gatherings

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Pastor of Community Life

• Oversees various (volunteer/non-staff) serving teams

• Collaborate and work with other staff within the Community Life department and other ministry leaders at Grace Community.