Job Description

Ministry Area: Community Life

Reports To: Executive Pastor

Expected Salary Range - $45,000 - $55,000

To Apply, please visit https://discovergrace.hrpartner.io/jobs/community-life-pastor-0gqwk

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT:

OUR VISION: To Share God’s Love, By Elevating Community, To See Lives Changed.

OUR MISSION: To Connect with those far from God, Form them into fully devoted followers of Christ, and Engage them in mission to a needy world.

WHO WE ARE:

Grace Community Church is a family-friendly, multi-generational church where everyone feels at home and everyone has a place. We offer a fun and supportive work environment under the guidance of experienced leaders. Being a part of a church with a vibrant and diverse community like ours can offer many great benefits and immense job satisfaction.

AVERAGE WEEKLY ATTENDANCE - 825

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:

Universal City, Texas, is a lively and inviting community located on the outskirts of San Antonio. Universal City offers an ideal mix of suburban living with the convenience of urban amenities, including numerous parks, shopping centers, and restaurants. It's a place where families can thrive thanks to its high-quality school system. Moreover, the Texas Hill Country is just a short drive away from Universal City. This opens up a myriad of possibilities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and sightseeing.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Community Life Pastor is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the small group and discipleship ministry at Grace in alignment with the overall vision, mission, and core values of the church. The areas of responsibility and leadership of this role include adult small groups, discipleship groups, women's and men's community events, and assimilation ministry and processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Build upon and manage the overarching community life ministry strategy to include small groups, along with men’s and women’s events.
Oversee all small group curriculum – including approval of material for each group and suggestions for leaders.
A focus on identifying, motivating, and developing volunteer leaders in the ministry to ensure success and health of groups and events
Consistently gather with volunteers in order to facilitate community, discipleship, and unity in vision and mission.
Provide pastoral leadership for small groups leaders, and leaders involved in men’s and women’s events
Develop and manage in each area a volunteer leadership structure that equips lay leaders to fully lead and disciple others.
Plan and coordinate the groups calendar with a focus on offering group opportunities that appeal to a variety of demographics.
Work closely and coordinate with all ministry leaders for various community life ministry needs to promote unity
Coordinate with the Reach Pastor to facilitate local serving opportunities for groups and group members
Identify spiritual growth and discipleship opportunities for the Grace Church family.
Help facilitate not only the “open” and general impact groups, but also the “closed” discipleship-focused groups
Develop and execute annual goals that align with the vision, mission, and core values of Grace Community Church
Plan and manage appropriate budget needs for all community life ministry areas
Assist on site groups with room and equipment setup and teardown

PASTORAL/MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:

Ability to lead and develop the Community Life Assistant
Develop department strategies and procedures as needed
Attend Pastoral Team meetings on a regular basis
Be part of our 24/7 pastoral on call rotating schedule
Assist in preaching at the request of Lead Pastor

PERSONAL FUNCTIONS:

Foster a deepening relationship with the Lord
Must be a servant-leader willing to serve up or down the organization
Maintain proper balance between ministry and family
Demonstrate a heart for people and connecting them to Jesus
Ability to quickly and effectively handle conflict in a God-honoring way
Develop personal evangelism opportunities within and outside of the church
Cheerfully give at least the tithe (10%) to the vision and mission of Grace Community Church
Be engaged in continuing education/coaching/mentoring and being mentored/conferences and always willing to grow

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Participate in staff and other meetings as necessary
On occasion may be asked to participate in other ministry related activities
Do whatever it takes to further the vision, mission, and strategy of Grace

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Good computer skills
Great relational skills
Must be highly organized
Must have minimum of 3 years of pastoral ministry experience
Have the desire and willingness to quickly learn new skills
Have a strong desire to connect in community with others and help others connect in community
Must quickly be able and willing to uphold and cast vision, mission and strategy of the Grace Community Church
Must currently tithe or be willing to begin tithing
Must be flexible and willing to step out of comfort zone when appropriate
Must love God, His Word and His church

BENEFITS:

Pastoral Housing Allowance (currently licensed or ordained minister)
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Jury Duty, & Voting Leave
10 Holidays + Week after Christmas Off
Cell Phone
Retirement Match