The vision at Grace Church is to help everyone become an outward focused follower of Jesus. The Grace Groups & Discipleship Director provides vision and oversight for our Grace Groups. This person is responsible for shepherding and giving leadership to group leaders and the leader support team. This person has strong leadership and organizational abilities; excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for helping people grow spiritually.
Department: Connections
Ministry Area: Groups and Discipleship
Campus: Overland Park, KS
Reports To: Director of Connections
Position Classification: Director
Time Commitment: Full-time; exempt
Campus Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, Weekend Services and as needed
Responsibilities/Duties:
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Recruit, coach, shepherd, encourage, empower and equip volunteers to lead
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Oversee all Grace Groups and conduct activities that will promote the health and growth of groups
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Lead a team in the development and growth of a strong small group ministry fostering community involvement, spiritual growth and values
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Develop a process for attendees to easily connect to groups and insure consistent communication regarding groups
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Teach and develop a teaching team to facilitate assimilation classes and short term studies
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Cast and implement the vision for church-wide spiritual growth, including managing tools and resources to aide in that growth
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Oversee the salvation and baptism process, walking a potential candidate from accepting Jesus to baptism and the next step in their spiritual growth
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Assist in the development of the Grace Group budget and manage spending within those budgets
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Assist the Director of Connections in team management, department projects, activities and meetings
Skills/Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies is preferred
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Ministry experience in groups at a large church
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Has effectively lead people; direct or indirect
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Great relational skills: full of faith, friendly, calm, and professional
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Outstanding communication, organizational and teambuilding skills
Expectations:
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Accept and support the Grace Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Values as listed on the church website
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Exhibit a servant’s heart and willingness to get the job done well and on time
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Ensure good stewardship of ministry funds and resources
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Act as a positive representative of Grace Church at all times
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Have a good sense of humor and ability to have fun while working hard as part of a team
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Anticipate needs by understanding the expectations, previous history and potential outcomes
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Proficient in developing and maintaining effective relationships
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Demonstrate flexibility, dependability, and high morale in difficult and stressful circumstances
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Exhibit a heart of passion, humility, integrity