Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries

About us

Grace Chapel Community Church (GCCC) is a non-denominational church located in Hermitage, PA that serves about 2500 families

POSITION: Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries

HOURS: Full-time. 40-50 hours per week on average

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Lead Pastor

JOB DESCRIPTION: Grace Chapel’s Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries is responsible for providing leadership for adult engagement in Bible studies, small groups, and serving opportunities within the church and community. This position is instrumental in fostering discipleship and spiritual growth of adults through comprehensive adult ministry programs and intentional mid-week small group experiences in person and online. As an Associate Pastor, in addition to traditional pastoral functions of weddings, funerals, visitation, and care, there are opportunities for teaching some weekends. The candidate will be ordained by the GCCC board, as per the GCCC ordination policy, and will be allowed to then oversee and perform the various Pastoral duties associated with the church.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Teaching Scripture

We believe that the Word of God is the source of Truth. This Pastoral role works with the Pastoral team to plan, teach, and communicate the Word of God in various forms to encourage people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and/or facilitate a minimum of 2-midweek group offerings churchwide

2. Manage and oversee the Bible Studies and Small Group calendar offerings

3. Regularly cast vision, recruit, train, mentor, appreciate, celebrate, oversee and disciple volunteers to become Small Group leaders

4. Teach weekend services (Sat/Sun) as assigned by Lead Pastor. (approx. 4-6 weekends a year)

5. Communicate at least semi-monthly with all Groups and studies via visits, phone calls, or texts

6. Partner with Connections Pastor and Staff in connecting people and opportunities, meeting regularly to engage all people in Bible Study and Small Group opportunities.

Pastoral Care

We believe that Pastoral Care is a “get to”, rather than a “have to”. Each opportunity God presents is a chance to love, support, care for, and build relationships with those He brings into our care.

Core responsibilities:

1. Provide pastoral care for those involved with all Bible Studies and Small Groups

2. Perform hospital care and/or in-home visitation as needed

3. Provide counseling as needed (limited number of sessions before outside referral)

4. Officiate weddings as requested, including couples pre-marital counseling sessions (5-10/yr)

5. Officiate funerals as needed, including time spent with family ahead of funeral to prepare

6. Officiate Baby dedications and Child/Adult baptisms as requested

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Attend regularly scheduled Staff meetings and Pastoral staff meetings as required.

2. Support and attend church-wide and staff activities as required

3. Establish departmental goals and objectives by prioritizing related programs and evaluating progress regularly. Communicate these goals with the Executive Director and Lead Pastor.

4. Manage related ministry budgets and expenditures

5. Weekly meetings with Executive Director to review workload and any work-related concerns

6. Serves as the ambassador for church-wide policies and procedures

7. Develops, casts and implements vision and strategy with other leaders/staff of the church

8. Assists in the recruitment and onboarding of new staff and pastoral staff

9. Regularly complete GCCC-related documents and forms for attendance, connections, and new offerings via Planning Center, Text In Church, CRF, etc.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

● Bachelor's Degree (Master’s degree preferred, but not required) from an accredited Seminary in related field (Bible or Theology degree preferred)

● 5 years experience teaching and leading small groups in a large church environment in a similar role, or in a higher level education setting, strongly preferred

● Strong knowledge of scripture and theology for application is required

● Preferred ministry experience in this region and community area

● Experience with and passion for assisting people with recovery and the grace of Jesus

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills for use in a variety of settings from formal presentations and large community gatherings to informational meetings to one-on-one counseling or discipleship opportunities

● Experience recruiting, creating, developing, and empowering volunteer teams

● Flexibility in scheduled work hours based upon special events, unplanned events like funerals, special services and normal weekend services

● Willingness and ability to comply with/support all policies, procedures, standards and statements outlined in the Employee Handbook, position papers and other GCCC governing documents

● A growing committed follower of Jesus Christ. (1 Tim 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9)

STANDARDS: Employee shall conduct his/her duties with courtesy and professionalism. Tardiness and absences shall be coordinated with the Executive Director. Employee shall adhere to any grooming standards, dress code or code of conduct established by Grace Chapel Community Church.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Ability to Relocate:

• Hermitage, PA 16148: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person