Assistant to the Pastor of Discipleship

Pennington Park Church•Fishers, IN

About The Position

The Assistant to the Pastor of Discipleship will work alongside the Pastor of Discipleship in order to ensure relevant ministries are functioning healthily, leaders and members are equipped, and events and programs are executed with excellence. Key aspects of this role include coordination of Small Groups, oversight of logistics related to Adult Discipleship ministries, and assistance with administrative needs for the Pastor of Discipleship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience with administrative work and project management
Minimum 2 years experience working in a church or Christian ministry context
Clear written communicator and familiarity with the Microsoft office suite
Strong technological proficiency and ability to use church management software
Able to manage systems and processes that track the discipleship pathway
Personable and able to connect people into biblical community at PPC
High level of integrity and able to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Detail-oriented and able to predict problems while offering solutions
Self-starter, able to own a project from beginning to end without much oversight
Flexible and willing to adapt to the challenges and needs of a growing church
Able to plan and execute events from early inception to completion
Quick learner, hard worker, and teachable spirit
Passionate about the mission, vision, and core values of Pennington Park Church
Models a heart for discipleship and the importance of biblical community
Passionate about using his/her gifts in order to serve the local church
Exhibits high Christian character and the fruit of the Spirit as outlined in Galatians 5
Is a covenant member of Pennington Park Church or is willing to become a member

Responsibilities

Assist in coordination of Small Groups and related events
Manage Planning Center Groups platform by keeping accurate records of current Small Groups and creating Small Groups when needed.
Coordinate key events related to Small Groups such as trainings, Small Group fairs, and leader events throughout the year.
Correspond with Small Group Leaders as needed and connect individuals to new or open Small Groups.
Maintain lists in Planning Center People related to shepherding and elder care groups.
Assist with Equip Classes by managing registrations, printing or ordering materials, formatting content for booklets, etc.
Provide support for adult Bible studies by printing or ordering curriculum, managing registrations, reserving rooms, and resourcing leaders as needed.
Assist with bi-annual Forums by coordinating with speakers, assisting with communication needs, and managing registrations.
Manage logistics and communication for PPC’s annual Equip Conference, including delegating responsibilities to volunteers.
Manage the Pastor of Discipleship’s calendar by scheduling meetings with staff, leaders, and church members.
Attend meetings, as needed, while taking notes and following up with action items for all parties
Create agendas and distribute resources for meetings led by the Pastor of Discipleship.
Address and respond to incoming correspondence such as phone calls and emails, as needed
Manage relevant ministry budgets, submit spending reports, and track spending throughout the fiscal year
Lead projects and initiatives as assigned by the Pastor of Discipleship
Act as the point person for elders related to shepherding resources, elder council agenda items, workflows, and lists.
Attend bi-weekly staff meetings and other all-staff events
Attend regular one-on-one meetings with the Pastor of Discipleship