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Groups Director / Groups Pastor

Journey of Faith Church and Preschool
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GROUPS DIRECTOR POSITION SUMMARY

Our goal for every person at Journey of Faith Church is for them to experience authentic community where they develop a transforming, growing relationship with Jesus and through which they are a blessing to others. The primary medium for that community is Life Groups. In order for our Life Groups to be healthy, growing and productive places of spiritual growth, we need to provide guidance, support, training and encouragement to the leaders of our Life Groups. This position will be directly responsible for the strategic planning for group growth, managing leader development, facilitating training events, and overall administration of day-to-day affairs including budget management and data oversight.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Facilitate new life group leader trainings and continue developing a new leader pipeline. 
  • Connect, Coach, and Care for existing group leaders.
  • Cultivate a culture of group multiplication with existing group leaders.
  • Lead ongoing development and care for group leaders through leader trainings and gatherings
  • Lead three annual group modules that connect people into meaningful community, ensuring a strong guest experience for on-campus groups and casting vision for healthy off-campus Life Groups.
  • Develop consistent multi-campus group alignment and culture.
  • Develop clear assimilation pathways in collaboration with the community life department.
  • Identify clear metrics to evaluate group participation, leadership development, and ministry effectiveness.
  • Build relationships with group leaders.
  • Launch mid-size gatherings, e.g. Table Groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

  • Must be or become a member of Journey of Faith Church.
  • Commitment to the church’s mission, values, and statement of faith.
  • Must be teachable and willing to continue learning.
  • Experience in volunteer recruitment, training and supervision.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with an understanding of confidentiality and proper care of personal information.
  • Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing circumstances. 
  • Ability to manage complicated subject matters with a diverse congregation.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively with other department teams.