Life Groups and Men's Pastor

VALUES

At VRL we make disciples who make disciple-makers for Jesus.  As VRL staff you are a critical part of that process.  Your job will be tied to the values that help us to become and make disciples of Jesus as we:

 Abide in Christ.

Personally:  There is an expectation that you will have a regular and growing/deepening relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, His Word, etc.

Ministry:  It is expected that you will lead your team (volunteer and/or staff) not only in the work, but also encouraging them in their walk with Christ. 

Create a relational culture. 

Personally:  That you would honor and deal with things relationally the way that Jesus modeled and dealt with things.  The world will know we are Christians by our love for one another.   

Ministry:  We expect you as part of your job to engage relationally with others on staff and in our congregation.   The world will know we are disciples by our love for one another.

Connect the unconnected. 

Personally:  We expect that you will be in a small group during the week as we would expect that of any member of our church. 

Ministry:  Participate in helping people to move from large environments to smaller discipleship environments.

Equip volunteers to serve. 

Personally:  Spend time in prayer for God to provide workers for you and VRL.  In addition, you will personally find people to serve in our church, even if it’s not your own area. 

Ministry.  We expect that you are not hired to just do the job, but that your primary responsibility is to get the job done with the involvement, recruitment and equipping of volunteers. 

Share Christ with others. 

Personally:  There is an expectation that in word and deed outside of these walls you will introduce people to Jesus Christ by your words and actions.  Specifically praying and looking for opportunities in your sphere of relational influence.

Ministry:  It is expected that you see how your ministry is reaching out directly or indirectly to those who don’t yet know Jesus Christ or are disconnected from VRL.

Strive to make it better. 

Personally:  In your home life and outside these walls, we do everything to glorify God, so do your best as unto the Lord.  Have a great work ethic and model grit because of your dependence on Him.

Ministry:  We expect that you will look at ways on a regular basis for how you, with God’s leading and volunteers, can make the environment that you serve in better.  Also, that you would look at other areas and make loving comments on how they could strive to make it better in their area and that you are open to them doing the same for you. 

MY “ONE THING”

To implement the vision, mission, and core values of Valley Real Life, focusing on Life Groups and evaluating, developing, and implementing strategic growth in connecting and deepening the spiritual development of adults at Valley Real Life, through Life Groups.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Life Groups

Develop Life Group Coaches by identifying, equipping, and releasing them to lead and develop Life Group Leaders for the purpose of multiplying and growing new groups for people to belong.

Meet at least monthly with each Life Group Coach to encourage, discuss wins/challenges, talk about strategies for growth in the groups they oversee and pray together.

Regularly be available for support and to encourage Life Group Coaches and Leaders via phone, text, email, or in-person.

Organize and execute Life Group Coaches training for all coaches to learn, encourage, share, and pray together, at least bi-annually.

Intentionally be available and initiate conversations with Life Group Coaches and Leaders during church service or other times.

Ensure group goals and objectives are met for all Life Groups under your care, including but not limited to, multiplication, growth, attendance, discipleship, and overall health.

Lead a Life Group.

Lead and Develop Men in Our Church

Focus on the ABCD Discipleship Pathway for Men. 

Organize events and activities that have the potential to reach the men for Jesus Christ, with a clear goal and measurable results.

Focus on men finding ways to use their gifts (time, talent, and treasure) for the local body. Find ways to measure specifically how we are getting new men connected and stepping up to lead.  

Empower men to lead other men in our church in a significant way. 

Life Group Training and Development

Along with the Life Groups Team, develop ongoing training and development paths for all Life Group Leaders and Coaches, including Men’s, Women’s, Mixed and Young Adult groups.

Develop and execute programs to ensure overall spiritual, emotional, marriage and family care and support for all Life Group Leaders (including Men’s, Women’s, Young Adult and Mixed).

Oversee the development and implementation of all Life Group training curriculum.

Cast vision and oversee bi-annual Life Group Training events for all leaders.

Ensure all Life Group Leaders (Mixed, Men’s Women’s, Young Adults) have received and continue to receive ongoing training and development.

Disciple Members and Attendees

To help our attenders and members understand our vision, mission, and purpose of why we exist as a Church by teaching, leading, encouraging, and releasing them follow our ABCD discipleship process.

Encourage attenders, members, and leaders to identify their “one’ to lead to Christ, to disciple, and to duplicate what they are doing. Special focus on equipping the body for doing the good works of Christ.

Provide pastoral care to help people in our church and community with their spiritual needs along with pointing them to Jesus for the purpose of helping them come to know Him and abide in Him.

To strive to support those in their greatest time of need in our church and beyond by facilitating weddings, hospital/home visits, memorial/funerals and caring for those in crisis situations.

Use your gift of teaching and Biblical knowledge to teach classes that focus on moving people through the ABCD process.

To strengthen families within our church by helping them to embrace the spiritual responsibilities given to them, help them as they are being transformed, and lead them to come beside other families in need.

Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Years of Experience: 3-6 years - pastoral or ministerial experience or equivalent employment and volunteer-based experience

Education Required: Degree + advanced training in field of expertise preferred, or combination schooling and education and experience

Major/Minor: Biblical

Certifications/Licenses: Ordination preferred.

Management/Supervisor Experiences: Experience leading volunteers, leadership experience

Budget Oversight: Yes

Size of Church/Organization Experience: 500+

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A humble heart for God that is evidenced by proven character and a spiritual mindedness that understands that “apart from Christ we can do nothing.”

A strong marriage and family life visible to others.

A shepherd’s temperament; servant-leader/mentor attitude and inclination.

Strong interpersonal skills—ability to communicate persuasively and compassionately, both orally and in writing.

Strong biblical foundation for wise management in a church setting.

Able to establish and maintain appropriate standards for the accomplishment of ministry in a way that honors both God and people.

Understanding of group dynamics and ensure effective consensus building and decision-making.

Personal initiative and diligence which produces follow-through in tasks.

Solid biblical/theological convictions which are aligned with the VRL leadership.

A willingness to grow and adapt to the inevitable changes found in a growing church.

Sufficient experience on a pastoral team within a medium to large church that supports the skills necessary for this role.

An appropriate educational background (Bible college degree or similar)

Dynamic, high-capacity leader mature in Christ-like Character, humble, teachable & relationally gifted.

Organized, creative, fun, team oriented, passionate about reaching and leading staff and volunteers, able to cast Vision and recruit train and release volunteers.

Minimum of 3- 6years experience as a leader in a similar sized ministry or related environment specifically related to operations of an organization.

Computer knowledge in Word and Excel. Able to Use Rock RMS and Planning Center.

Work Schedule: There are seasons of irregular work hours

Background check required

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VRL provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and retirement.