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JOB SUMMARY:

The Sloan Creek Connections Pastor keeps a constant focus on inspiring the “next step” for any and all individuals and families that attend Chase Oaks Sloan Creek.  They do this by overseeing and leading the ministry teams in the following areas: New Guests, Weekend Experience, and Care.  They also play a pivotal role in supporting Groups and Outreach Ministries.

They work to train, encourage, and support the leaders of those teams while collaborating with Chase Oaks staff and other campuses to keep us effective, integrated, and prepared to reach and serve more people well. They are a key part in leadership development and have opportunities to occasionally host weekend services.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership Support and Development

The Connections Pastor will offer support and training to the team leaders we currently have in New Guests, Weekend Experience, Groups, and Care.  This entails training, communication, planning, encouragement, and working together to serve our campus well.  They engage and develop new leaders so we can be prepared to increase the scope and size of impact in our community.

• Organization and Planning

The Connections Pastor helps shape the plans for each ministry, working through teams to effectively execute those plans in a way that fits our DNA and is integrated with all of Chase Oaks. This involves strategic planning, operations, process, team building, and quality management.

• Integration and Communication with all Campus Teams

While we are a unique campus, we strive to be unified and leverage the benefits of being part of a multi-site church.  This means staying in step with and helping other campuses, making sure our leaders connect with to their counterparts at other campuses, and regularly communicating with other Chase Oaks staff and teams, etc.   We want to stay in sync with all of Chase Oaks and benefit from learnings and efficiencies while contextualizing ministry for our particular community.

• Upfront Leadership at Campus

The Connections Pastor has regular weekend responsibilities in the service (host space), during the service (New Guests, Lobby Activities, Groups, etc.) which include speaking, trainings, baptisms, etc.  This person needs to be friendly and approachable.

ESSENTIAL MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sloan Creek Campus
  • Provide a physical presence during weekend services and Sloan Creek Campus events, serving and connecting with team members, parents, and kids.
  • Participate in campus meetings and Core Team meetings and assist the SC Campus Pastor in providing overall direction for the campus.
• Leadership on Campus
  • As one of a few pastors on the campus, the SC Connections Pastor has regular weekend responsibilities in the service (host space) that include speaking, trainings, baptisms, etc. 

CHASE OAKS STAFF PASTOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commit to doing ministry as a team; develop interdependence among team members, and be authentic with team members.
• Commit to participate in the core functions of Chase Oaks Church.
• Participate in and take responsibility for the execution of the Ministry Team planning process.
• Consistently model a life of bridge-building.
• Participate in Pastor-of-the-Day (POD) calls and Pastor-of-the-Weekend (POW) calls.
• Be available to perform sacerdotal functions (weddings, funerals, communion, and baptisms).
• Regularly attend and participate in staff and pastoral meetings and/or leadership development opportunities.
• Be available to assist other ministries and pastors with projects or by handling specific assignments.
• Pursue an active, growing relationship with Christ.

    JOB PROFILE:

SPECIFIC SKILLS / STRENGTHS

• Leader of Leaders.  Requires leadership abilities to influence and follow through with plans through other people; able to bring new leaders along; endearing and energetic.
• Leader of Self.  Has proven character that is respected by peers and by Chase Oakers.  Practices spiritual rhythms that helps them connect with God and others consistently.
• Pastor.  Has a heart for people and the ability to have teams, systems, and personal space to care for people.  Understands the story of the Bible, the power of the Gospel, and can communicate it clearly.
• Carrier of Chase Oaks DNA.  Lives in a way that is consistent with the vision, DNA, and doctrine of Chase Oaks.
• Effective Communicator.  Requires approachability and the ability to communicate in all three realms (one-on-one, groups, and upfront) with Students and Adults.
• Team Builder.  Requires team building abilities to invest in volunteer leaders, staff, and Students to set them up for success.
• Quality Manager.  Understands their campus, develops plans, creates process and efficiencies so ministries run well and people are cared for. This entails administration and being a solution specialist.
• Owner. Requires the ability to multi-task and work independently in carrying out assignments to completion.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE DESIRED

• Education: Minimum of a college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The role may supervise any potential Resident or Intern.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to speak effectively and understandably on the phone. The ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries regarding the Chase Oaks ministry environment is also required. High attention to customer service.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook calendaring, and email
• Basic knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Data entry skill & experience; Familiarity with databases

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lifting 30-50 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Qualifications for employment at Chase Oaks Church requires being a Christ-follower—whose work history and lifestyle shows a consistency to adhering to the scriptural principles of the Bible—and agreeing with the Purpose, Strategy, and DNA statements of Chase Oaks. We request that each staff member be “All – In” and be committed to the local body of Christ at Chase Oaks Church in the areas of worship, groups, service and giving.

CHASE OAKS CHURCH DNA

• Jesus Sets Our Tone.
• We're All In The Same Boat.
• We Are Here For Good.
• This Is Not Our Party.
• We Don't Go It Alone.
• We Are Not Set In Our Ways.
• We See Beauty In Diversity.
• Our Best Days Are Ahead Of Us.
• We Don't Sweat The Small Stuff.

CHASE OAKS CHURCH STAFF VALUES

• We cultivate because we believe in the good that is to come.
• We collaborate because we are better together.
• We celebrate because we can.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Character - Being above reproach
• Self-Leadership - Practicing rhythms that allow personal flourishing
• Drive - Relentlessly pursuing excellence based on one's unique purpose, values, strengths, and passions
• Judgment - Demonstrating wisdom in action
• Influence - Impacting how other people think and act