Benefits:

403(b) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

Job Title: LifeGroup Pastor

Department: Adult Ministry

Supervisor: Executive Pastor of Ministry

Weekly Commitment: 40-45 Hours

Classification: Full-Time Salary Employee

PURPOSE:
The LifeGroups Pastor is responsible for helping people at Arundel Christian Church (ACC) transition into greater involvement and connection within the life of the church and her ministries. Semesterly, we average between 45-50 LifeGroups. This includes developing, managing, and maintaining processes/information for joining a LifeGroup, recruiting and training group leaders and coaches, and maintaining communication. Additionally, the LifeGroup Pastor will continue to maintain ACC’s cultural identity that recognizes that “we are not a church with LifeGroups, we are a church of LifeGroups.”

SPIRITUAL GIFTS:

Leadership, Administration, Teacher, Encourager

EXPECTATIONS:

Develop and manage all key LifeGroup (LG) processes designed to connect people into the mission and vision of ACC, including verbal, written, and digital communication.
Serve as the liaison between LifeGroups leaders and people seeking LifeGroup involvement, including placement, follow-up, and attendance tracking.
Recruit, train, and empower highly relational and community-focused people to serve in support of LifeGroups.
Maintain current records of all ACC LifeGroups, including attendance, availability, and meeting locations/times.
Maintain and build metrics that help to recognize the successes and needs of LifeGroups, LG Leaders, and LG Coaches.
Assist in the development of an annual budget for LifeGroup ministries and manage spending to budget.
Participate in the annual goal-setting process, under the direction of the Executive Pastor of Ministry, to establish key objectives and tasks for this position.
Attend weekly staff meetings, monthly communication and collaboration meetings, and staff development opportunities.
Maintain awareness and pulse of small group ministries, leaders, trends, and resources that will best help support and facilitate the healthy growth and multiplication of current and future LifeGroups.
Oversee the Care Ministry of ACC, including but not limited to Prayer Ministry & Stephen’s Ministry.
Requires Partnership with ACC and must work on Sundays.

OTHER KEY DESCRIPTORS:

DETAIL-ORIENTED: Execution with excellence and attention to detail are a must for a great partnership.
LEADER: Someone who works to connect the present reality to the future vision with clear next steps organizationally by overseeing teams that ensure the stewardship of the resources entrusted to us by God (people, finances, technology, equipment, etc.). A leader of teams that architect solutions, set priorities, and design systems to achieve our mission.
PEOPLE-SYSTEMS ENGINEER: Someone who develops, maintains, and improves systems that create a gravitational pull toward discipleship and leadership development while keeping ministry in the hands of volunteers.
TEAM BUILDER: A co-laborer that establishes relational trust, developing partnerships among team leaders, and modeling a disciple-making life – aligning all efforts to the mission.

EXPERIENCE:

This position requires a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience as a staff member in a ministry leadership capacity. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, but not required. The successful individual will be a strong leader with a solid work ethic and possess the passion and gifts required to fulfill all job requirements.

About Us

Arundel Christian Church (ACC) is a laid-back and safe place to be who you are. At ACC, we realize that we're all imperfect and that, together, we can help each other as we explore who God is and how He relates to our daily lives. You will experience a powerful worship service with a relevant message in hopes of making Jesus known in your life and in the lives around you.

Mission and Vision
At ACC, our mission is simple: “Love God, Love People, and Serve our Community.” We are driven by a clear vision “To See People Transformed and Released by the Love of Jesus.” Our team is dedicated to leading the efforts in fulfilling this God-given purpose, creating an environment where everyone can experience true transformation through Christ's love.

Staff Culture Values
Our staff culture is what sets us apart, and we believe it’s crucial for every team member to embody these values.

Contagious Fun: We thrive when there’s joy in being together. By balancing work and play, we create an atmosphere where others love to join us.
Relentless Follow-Through: People are our priority because we care deeply about them. We do whatever it takes to get the job done, ensuring that we follow through on our commitments.
Impactful Excellence: With the resources God has given us, we lean into our strengths to do our best, glorifying God and building up people along the way.
Stewardship of Life: We believe that to serve others, we must first take care of ourselves. That’s why we invest in a healthy body, mind, and soul for both our families and ourselves.
Personal Ownership: We take responsibility for our growth and the growth of our team. We own our mistakes, welcome critique, and thrive in our unique strengths.
Strategic Flexibility: Church can be messy, so we remain open to the Holy Spirit's leading, collaborating and improvising as necessary.