Pastor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A passionate follower of Jesus with a heart for missions work and the community.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Team-oriented, humble, and adaptable in a fast-paced ministry environment.
• Commitment to Friends Church Mission Statement and Christian faith.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and presentation software.
• Experience with event planning and coordination.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in church ministry or nonprofit organizations
• Knowledge of the Alpha Ministry Course
• Experience with volunteer management and development
• Knowledge of budget management and program logistics
• Familiarity with marketing and promotional strategies

Responsibilities

• Lead the Alpha ministry team
• Ensure that the Alpha Program happens 3 times a year
• Recruit and develop appropriate number of volunteers to support the ministry
• Meet weekly with and shepherd the Alpha Director team
• Work with Alpha Hospitality Leads to create and implement a hospitality plan that is appropriate in size and scale of each Alpha that comes in at/or under budget, including weekly meals for the attendees
• Secure donation partnerships that will allow for greater financial stability
• Secure a location and plan/prepare the Alpha team to lead the day away in a fun offsite location
• A focus on developing leaders who go on to serve in other ways.
• Collaborate with the Team to organize and manage Alpha events from start to completion
• Schedule and lead team planning meetings.
• Book and manage contracts with vendors and venues.
• Set budgets and oversee the event income and expenses.
• Handle communications, i.e. marketing, website, emails.
• Manage the execution of Grow team ministry projects, including:
• Develop and implement strategies for department programs, projects, and events.
• Cooperate with the Team in the development of systems for effective volunteer utilization, including on-boarding, training, and scheduling.
• Supervise volunteers serving with the Alpha team to ensure the following:
• Ensure that group data is accurate and updated.
• Ensure that all grow team volunteers are fully screened.
• Partner with the Campus Coordinator to create and update content on the church website.
• Attend and participate in all-staff Friends Church events, programs, and trainings.
• Collaborate with all church departments, as needed.
• Cooperate with the Community Life Pastor by performing appropriate, related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with employer match, parental leave, professional development allowance, and generous holiday and sick pay.
• Opportunities for advancement within a multi-campus church environment, conference attendance, and continuing education support.
• Access to modern facilities, technology, and resources designed to create engaging experiences for kids.
• Work alongside passionate ministry partners, and volunteers who share your heart for NextGen ministry.