Providence Church is seeking God for a servant leader who has the heart to develop people all across the church family. This candidate will demonstrate a mature relationship in Christ, be yielded to the Holy Spirit, be committed to loving people, and have the ability to help equip the ministry staff in their work of disciple-making. This ministry role will require a team player who has strong communication skills and has experience in organizational leadership. The candidate will also have evident team-building skills, and be able to mobilize people and leaders to help advance the mission of making disciples across the church.
Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience: 5 years of ministry experience; preferably in a multi-staff setting.
Executive Pastor/Pastor of Discipleship
Full-Time Reports to Lead Pastor.
Supervises: Worship Arts Director, Student Ministries Director, Children Ministries Director, Church Administrator.
Scope:
The Executive Pastor role is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of church staff, partnering with the ministry staff in the accomplishment of the church’s mission. This will require a firm grasp of the beliefs, values, and strategy of Providence Church and the ability to align staff and key leadership teams with its mission. The Executive Pastor will ensure that the systems, practices, and policies of the church responsibly and effectively support its ministry activities.
The Pastor of Discipleship role is responsible to lead/oversee all key discipleship initiatives of the church including Adult Sunday School, Life Groups, 1:1 Discipleship, Celebrate Recovery, and developing strategies to assist everyone at Providence Church in the right next steps that help them grow and mature in their faith.
Responsibilities:
The Executive Pastor/Pastor of Discipleship will be responsible for the following:
Strategic Leadership and Planning: The Executive Pastor will be responsible for implementing the strategic plan and coordinating the staff in the execution of the church’s mission and vision as directed by the Lead Pastor. The Lead Pastor and the Elders will define strategic goals and create action plans with input from the Executive Pastor. The Executive Pastor will provide catalyzing coaching and activities that allow Providence Church to remain true to its mission and vision, and develop new ministry programs so that the church is appropriately responsive to identified needs and church health. This leadership and input will be provided through many activities, including the following:
Staff Supervision: The Executive Pastor will provide leadership to the staff team. The Executive Pastor will oversee the leadership, evaluation, and mentoring of the existing staff in their respective areas of ministry. Includes the following responsibilities:
Direct Oversight of Adult Ministry Areas: Provides leadership and direct oversight to the adult ministry areas utilizing a strong volunteer leadership base. Includes the following responsibilities:
Pastoral and Congregational Care Responsibilities: Partner with the Sr Pastor to minister directly to the Body, in addition to developing systems/teams in the following ministry areas:
Resumes can be formally submitted in PDF format to: [email protected]
We are a group of people who have found the grace of God to be compelling!
Because of His amazing work in our lives, we are on mission to see people all across our community and throughout this region experience the life and hope of Jesus Christ. We believe He changes lives! Our heart's desire is to share the goodness and grace of God with people in ways that lead them to know and experience the joy of Christ in their own lives.
We also have vision for our community and long to be a Church that serves and blesses people in all kinds of ways. We are a part of this community (and have been for over 140 years!), and remain invested in making it a great place to live. We're also propelled into action in meeting the real needs of our neighbors . . . whether that means strengthening marriages; helping parents; giving people tools to overcome their hurts, hang-ups, and habits; or working with our schools to provide help to students. God has blessed us with a passion to build bridges with people and partners all across this area.
Providence Church desires to see lives transformed and our communities strengthened by:
As we focus and commit ourselves to these areas, we believe God is going to do great things in many lives!