Local Missions Coordinator

Waters Edge Family•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Local Missions Coordinator is a part-time, unpaid position designed for personal growth, skill development, ministry engagement, and hands-on experience. This role involves a combination of training, mentorship, and practical opportunities to discover and apply God-given gifts within the church context. The position requires 5-15 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ that results in a life tuned to obedience to God as described in the Scriptures, evident by spiritual fruit and the desire to grow in the Lord.
Supportive and loyal to staff members and the church body of Beloved.
Displays genuine servant-hood, faith-centeredness, and spiritual maturity.
Expresses flexibility, cooperation, and teach-ability.
Exudes a fun outlook on life, easy-going and approachable.
Embraces the vision, direction, and beliefs of The Beloved Church and has a heart for the Kingdom.
Ability to self-start projects and assignments, thinking ahead and planning accordingly.
Eager to learn and grow in a ministry environment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred education or equivalent experience in a leadership or ministry context.

Responsibilities

Attend weekly All Staff meetings on Monday afternoons and Staff Prayer on Wednesday mornings.
Attend bi-weekly Resident Training and Mentorship meetings.
Participate in planning and creating within various settings, including vision sessions, church calendar, ministry areas and events, and sermon series planning.
Learn how different areas of ministry operate across the church.
Participate in and execute duties within the weekend worship service.
Help develop and evaluate sermons and sermon series.
Craft and deliver sermons, receiving feedback for growth.
Organize and assist with Local Groups.
Create strategic opportunities for deeper discipleship.
Implement a new guest pathway for consistent connections into the church body.
Help shape and oversee the Ownership Experience.
Disciple others in 1:1 situations.
Work with Local Guides to mentor others and provide training.
Participate in the Ministry Leadership Cohort with the Lead Pastor.
Engage in readings and study through various assigned books and materials.
Engage in theological and ministry topics related to church life and missions focus.
Meet regularly with site mentor and ministry partners.
Network with various ministry leaders within WEN and the GR area.
Be assigned to a specific ministry area within Beloved within targeted passion areas.
Help oversee and coordinate future missions partnerships (e.g., refugee care, ICCF).
Provide direct oversight and execution of ministry to deepen growth and further practical application within ministry.