Congregational Care Coordinator

Forrest Johnson•Atlanta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Congregational Care Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the Congregational Care Ministry by managing prayer requests, coordinating care-related events and classes, and facilitating memorial services, weddings, and pastoral care initiatives. This position ensures smooth communication between staff, volunteers, and the congregation while maintaining accurate records in Ministry Platform. This person will have responsibility for organizing prayer lists, processing birth and death announcements, coordinating memorial services, and assisting with various support groups such as River of Life, GriefShare, and BRIDGE Recovery Classes. Additionally, the role involves event planning, volunteer coordination, and maintaining essential resources for pastoral care efforts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and compassionate, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently. This role requires discretion, a heart for ministry, and a commitment to serving the church community with care and excellence.

Requirements

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and wholehearted commitment to the mission of The Church of The Apostles
Strong organizational and time management skills
High attention to detail
Willingness and ability to delegate, as needed
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible and adaptable to changing needs
Proficient in the use of web-based applications, digital tools, and platforms including Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite, Canva
Able to learn and use the Ministry Platform database for data entry, reporting, event bookings, and more
Eager to support others in meaningful moments of both joy and sorrow
Discreet, trustworthy, and ministry-minded
Compassionate and steady under pressure

Responsibilities

Managing Prayer Requests
Monitor and input prayer requests via Ministry Platform database and prayer cards
Update and print prayer lists for various meetings and ministries
Maintain the Prayer Chapel space
Congregational Care Classes
Manage all class preparation and set-up, resources, and database related items for DivorceCare, GriefShare, River of Life, BRIDGE Recovery, Oasis, Stephen Ministry
Assist in re-launch of GraceTouch ministry
Organize volunteer gifts/recognition
Birth, Adoption, and Death Announcements
Communicate births, adoptions, and deaths with appropriate COTA and LTW staff
Update relevant information in Ministry Platform database
Obtain deceased photo and service details for mass communication
Weddings and Memorial Services
Maintain premarital counseling supplies
Coordinate wedding service preparation and details including facilities requests, officiant availability, and payments
Manage memorial service preparation and details including facilities, media and music requests, as well as greeters, bulletins, and reception room
Ministry Needs
Maintain Congregational Care webpage, calendar, and guidebooks
Field phone and email inquiries related to Congregational Care and the prayer inbox
Create and maintain counseling/referral resource list
Manage benevolence requests
Prepare hospital bags