TRINITY CHURCH SMALL GROUPS / CONNECTIONS PASTOR

This is a full-time position for a Pastoral role as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-5, and Acts 20:17-35 (please review these verses) with primary responsibility over Small Groups. The person in this role must demonstrate a mature Christ-centered lifestyle with evidence of godly character, clear calling, ability to preach, and leadership gifting. Church guests will be assimilated through the Small Groups / Connections Pastor who will develop and sustain a healthy “relational sphere” of shepherding within the church.

The Small Groups / Connections Pastor reports directly to the Senior Pastor and is responsible for overseeing a variety of staff and volunteers. Depending on the candidate’s call and gifting, this role may evolve in the future. Potential candidates must have a strong work ethic and a wholehearted commitment for life-long city ministry — with the understanding that God can redirect this calling down the road.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Male leader who lives out our core values of discernment, ownership, and teamwork.
2. Shows examples of effectively equipping and empowering volunteers and staff.
3. Willing to show faith and commitment to God’s calling on our church and our family of churches: Confluence Churches. (//www.confluencechurches.org)
4. Displays consistent tithing and generous participation in special offerings.
5. Can infuse others with a sense of adventure, momentum, and celebration towards ministry objectives.
6. Ability to lead with pastoral sensitivity in gaining insight and wisely supporting or correcting believers who are ensnared or leading others astray.
7. Shows examples of building relational bridges with outsiders and inviting people to church as a natural part of relationship.
8. Held previous related church staff role with at least three years experience is preferred.
9. Holds qualification in Biblical Studies or relevant/related fields is preferred.
10. Live or be willing to relocate to be in very close proximity to our meeting location (1 mile or less is ideal, no more than 2) in order to:

• • Embed and adapt to local rhythms.
  • Connect with people in the neighborhood.
  • Enroll any children in the local school and be active parents in the school system. (If applicable and special circumstances taken into account.)

11. Ability to adapt to the cultural realities of Trinity Church and the communities we serve.
12. Demonstrates a passion for rich theology, the multi-faceted work of the Holy Spirit (including Biblically grounded expressions of the Spirit's power and spiritual gifts), and God's mission.
13. Models healthy self-awareness and social awareness.
14. Provides evidence of being a self-starter who is intrinsically motivated, requires little oversight, and can effectively function without a centralized office.
15. Ability to employ problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
16. Shows examples of follow-through, willingness to change, and ability to learn and implement new skills.
17. Proven history of working well with and leading healthy teams.
18. Understands and practices the importance of establishing, tweaking, and maintaining healthy organizational systems — but is equally or primarily relationally oriented in temperament.
19. Maintains a commitment to spiritual and numerical growth without pitting them against each other.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Effectively leverage and enhance the vision, strategy, innovation, and leadership of our entire Small Groups ministry.
2. Oversee staff and volunteers involved in Small Groups and Connections.
3. Improve our semester-based groups system, through innovation and awareness of best-practice, to more effectively:
   1. Match our context
   2. Balance evangelism and discipleship   
   3. Promote sign ups (Ex: brochures, improved info table, newsletter, etc…)
   4. Fill all groups
   5. Increase retention
   6. Train, mentor, and multiply leaders
   7. Measure and evaluate our progress
4. Proficiently master and implement a core Small Group curriculum to teach on an ongoing basis. Ideally matching an area of personal passion with an area of need.
5. Occasionally oversee the development and creation of new Small Group curriculum.
6. Develop meaningful relationships with Small Group Coaches and Small Group Leaders.
7. Consistently participate in or lead weekend church gatherings. Be visibly present in all weekend services, lead both powwows (pre-Sunday meetings), anchor the meeting, and be on the rotation for announcements.
8. Preach 6-12 times a year.
9. Teach Membership Lunch and participate in membership follow-ups and reviews.
10. Provide premarital counseling to church members.
11. Fulfill home and hospital visits for church members in need.
12. Call people who request to talk with a Pastor.
13. Actively integrate new people by calling and texting guests on Saturday afternoon, inviting them back to church, and planning lunch and coffee meetings. This is one of the highest priorities of the role.
14. Manage budgets for related areas of responsibility.
15. Other functions as requested by the Senior Pastor and/or leadership team.

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• Salary: Salaries are calculated on a mixture of comparative industry standards, cost of living, level of experience, life stage, and qualifications. Strong performance and available funds equal raises!
• Insurance: Full benefits are offered with full-time positions.
• Reimbursable Expenses: Coffee shops, CTA, and some meals.
• Training: Books and other learning resources. Includes Audible subscription.
• Retirement Benefits: Full benefits are offered with full-time positions.
• Conferences: Reimbursement for employee and family costs to attend conferences (registration, travel, and food-related costs). Boundaries and limitations are described in employee handbook. Conferences included are:
  • Trinity’s Men and Women’s Retreats. Overnight.
  • Quarterly Pastors Prayer: Two nights.
  • Conferences put on by Confluence Churches: Mobilize, Celebration, and Leadership Conference. Two-three nights.

Pre-application steps:

Application Process: 

Phase One

1. Complete pre-application steps.
2. Apply (below).
3. Application review.

Phase Two

1. Interviews.
2. References.

Phase Three

1. Observations.
2. Final decision.

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