Next Steps Associate

JOHNSON FERRY BAPTIST CHURCH INC•Marietta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Next Steps Associate leads the Connection Ministry's role in the guest journey — the bridge between a person's first impression of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and their eventual membership. This role builds and manages a clear, relational assimilation pathway that helps new guests find truth, belonging, and purpose by joining a group, serving, giving, and beginning the membership process.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point & Publisher.
Ability to learn and become proficient with MP Database and EMS.
Strong administrative skills, detail-oriented.
Works flexibly with a variety of personalities.
Handles all sensitive information with the greatest possible confidentiality and care.
Ability to lift and move objects over 35 pounds.
Both relational and administrative in nature.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent ministry, administrative, or nonprofit experience may be considered.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in ministry support, church administration, guest services, event coordination, or related organizational roles.
Must be a member of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church or willing to pursue membership.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating volunteers, events, or ministry processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain a follow-up process that moves new guests toward joining a group, serving, giving, and becoming a member within their first 6 months.
Keep the process highly relational, with clear, simple next steps at each stage.
Collaborate across ministries so the pathway feels unified, not siloed.
Build in multiple connection points to reach guests of different ages and life stages.
Brand and promote the assimilation process internally so staff and volunteers can consistently point guests to it.
Conduct weekly follow-up with new guests to keep them moving through the process.
Plan, promote, and execute a monthly Intro event for new guests.
Follow up individually with attendees to help them identify their next step.
Coordinate and collaborate with Disciple Making Ministries to plan and execute Next Steps gatherings.
Support the Connection Minister in leading church-wide connection initiatives.
Partner with ministry leaders to connect guests to the right group or serving opportunity.
Collaborate with the Serve team on the serve page experience.
Attend and participate in ministry staff meetings, monthly church staff meetings, staff retreats, and training.
Support the Senior Pastor and other church staff as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.