The Community Life Pastor at The City of Refuge Church develops teams and pathways designed to help people move from a first time visit to a fully engaged member of the TCORC family. In addition, the Community Life Pastor plays a special role on our staff. Our invitation will be empty if we donโt have authentic and supportive relationships as a leadership team. A primary function of the Community Life Pastor position is to Pray, Visit the sick, tend to the Members needs via home-visit, hospital visit, nursing home, ect. This is a Part-time position. Salary will be commensurate with experience
Core Responsibilities
Our Pastor of Community Life helps our members and guests develop richer, more meaningful relationships by:
โข Developing teams and pathways that effectively facilitate movement from guest to friend to family (strategies may include, but arenโt limited to Bible Studies, small groups, retreats, conferences, hospitality, ushers, greeters, special events, etcโฆ)
โข Developing teams and pathways to help our members become fully engaged (All in Christ, All in community, all involved, all investing, all inviting)
โข Working with the Directors to ensure that verbal announcements on Sunday mornings are prioritized and presented in an effective manner
โข Working with the Sr. Pastor/Elders to facilitate our annual membership renewal process
Our Pastor of Community Life oversees care for our growing community byโฆ
โข Working with the Sr. Pastor to provide oversight for our prayer ministries (altar ministry, prayer requests, etcโฆ)
โข Developing teams and strategies to celebrate with and care for our church family
โข Developing teams and strategies to walk with individuals and families through significant life events such as weddings, funerals, hospitalizations, crises, professions of faith, baptisms, and dedications
โข Ensuring that we have exceptional measures in place to protect our church family physically, emotionally, and spiritually whenever they are under our care.
Ensure effective communication and administration by
โข Ensuring that requests for information are responded to promptly, professionally, and warmly (Connection Cards, phone calls, general emails, etcโฆ)
โข Ensuring that Community Life resources are well stocked, well organized, and well stewarded
โข Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies
โข Developing and overseeing departmental budgets
Qualifications
โข Professes Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord
โข Looks to the Bible as their Standard for belief and conduct โข Has a mature faith and pursues a God-honoring lifestyle
โข Serves from a position of humility โ confident, yet coachable
โข Is an ordained and Licensed Pastor (or will enthusiastically pursue ordination through TCORC)
โข Is able to support the Senior Pastor by providing leadership for the entire staff and congregation in the Senior Pastorโs absence
โข Has a proven, God-given capacity to build exceptional teams
โข Has a wealth of experience in community-building among both staff and congregants
โข Has a pastoral heart, is a great listener, and consistently points people towards reconciliation
โข Has strong counseling skills and a list of exceptional referrals
โข Has outstanding interpersonal skills
โข Has excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
โข Is a great listener
โข Welcomes feedback
โข Is a lifelong learner with a deep hunger for continued growth and development
โข Embraces TCORC beliefs, vision, and values
**At least five years of full-time employment as an Associate Pastor is preferred**