Pastoral Team Staff (Connect Groups)

The incumbent will be required to work closely with the Pastor, Connect Pillar & Programme Executive (Connect), Connect Group Ministry committee and volunteers in the coordination & planning of the events, programmes, activities in the Connect Group ministry as well as relationally journey alongside and shepherd the CGM leaders by providing pastoral care, spiritual & ministry leadership, training and discipleship.

This role will require a willingness to work on non-traditional schedules which includes evenings, weekends, and occasional public holidays, with the flexibility to get time off on a weekday.

Main Duties And Responsibilities:

• Assist the Connect Pillar, Pastor in overseeing, leading, and growing the Connect Group Ministry
• Plan ministry events, activities, programmes, and campaigns
• Ensure the CGM committee’s plans and direction are aligned with the church’s vision and direction
• Serve as a deputy Zone Leader and/or Cluster Leader which includes visitation to Cluster Leaders/Connect Group Leaders/Connect Groups and providing pastoral/spiritual care and development to Cluster Leaders and Connect Group Leaders
• Develop and implement Connect Group Ministry structure towards more effective pastoral care and community life within the Connect Groups
• Recommend and develop curriculum for Connect Groups
• Assist in the formation of new Connect Groups and placement of new/existing members in Connect Groups
• Collaborate with other ministries in Connect Group Ministry objectives
• Execute all programmes and activities with sound budgeting and financial management, and in compliance with church policies and guidelines
• Represent the pastors’ office in the absence of the Connect pastor, especially during Connect Group Committee and volunteer meetings
• Carry out any other roles, responsibilities, duty as assigned by the church

Others:

• Serve as a Service Pastoral Team Staff during weekend church services and other church events as rostered
• Participate and attend church leadership and staff meetings and ministry-related meeting

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Theology, Divinity, or other relevant theological training preferred
• At least 2 years relevant experience serving in the area of Christian discipleship/Connect Group ministry in a church or parachurch setting. Pastoral education qualifications and/or hands-on ministry experience will be a plus
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (being able to communicate and collaborate effectively with various levels of staff and lay congregants)
• An innovative team player & thinker, self-motivated, and pro-active
• Demonstrates values of honesty & integrity, humility, spirit of excellence, and honour for others