Campus Connections Director

GRACE CHURCH OF OVERLAND PARK•, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Connections Director has a passion for caring and advocating for volunteers and group participants at Grace. This person provides leadership, support, and guidance to Connections Ministry Teams while creating opportunities for people to become outward-focused followers of Jesus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Proven Ministry experience in a leadership role
Strong relational skills, exhibiting Christ-like character in a friendly, calm and professional manner
Outstanding communication, organizational, leadership and team-building skills
Ability to recruit, develop, equip, and shepherd staff and volunteers
Ability to build effective systems and processes while managing multiple ministry areas, events, and priorities
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and other ministry teams to accomplish shared goals
Accept and agree with Grace Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Values as listed on the church website
Exhibit a servant’s heart and willingness to get the job done well and on time
Ensure good stewardship of ministry funds and resources
Always Act as a positive representative of Grace Church
Maintain complete confidentiality with all sensitive pieces of information
Exhibit loyalty in all situations and defend the heart and intentions of Grace Staff
Great team player
Teachable and receives coaching well
Has a strong work ethic and is a self-starter

Responsibilities

Build, lead, and provide oversight for Connections Ministry Teams in the following areas: Spiritual Development: Groups, discipleship, salvation and baptisms, short-term studies, etc. Care: Hospital visits, benevolence, prayer, counseling, weddings, funerals, etc. Involvement: Guest Services, assimilation processes, connecting and community events, etc. Safety Response: Safety team, medical, camera monitoring, risk assessment, etc. Grace Special Needs Adult Ministry
Utilize systems and build volunteer teams to proactively connect people at Grace Church
Promote creative ways to increase awareness of ministry and serving opportunities within Grace Church
Ensure Connections staff and volunteers are connected, trained, supported, and shepherded by their leaders
Provide vision, oversight, and leadership development for the Connections staff and/or volunteers
Collaborate with Campus Support to coordinate and manage Growth Path Weekend and assimilation processes
Coordinate and manage campus specific Connecting & Community Events, while collaborating with Campus Support on church-wide events
Lead volunteer recruiting efforts by communicating ministry needs and opportunities to the church
Ensure appropriate care and support are provided to attendees during times of transition and personal need
Develop and manage the annual Ministry Plan and Budget
Assist the Campus Pastor with general campus responsibilities as assigned, which may include counseling, weekend service leadership, and general spiritual oversight of Grace Church attendees and guests