Life Groups and Men's Pastor/Lead

Job Title: Life Groups and Men’s Pastor/Lead

Accountable to: Groups Team Leader

Salaried/Hourly: Full Time – 40 hrs./week

Job Titles Supervised: Volunteers

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 is tied to the values that help us to become and make disciples of Jesus as we:

1. Abide in Christ    


2. Create a Relational Culture  


3. Connect the Unconnected  


4. Equip Volunteers to Serve


5. Share Christ with Others


6. Strive to make it Better

It is expected that those on staff model the following for our congregation:

1. Abide in Christ 

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   1. Personally: There is an expectation that you will have a regular and growing/deepening relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, His Word, etc.
   
   
   2. 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. 
   
   
   
   

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      1. This could be prayer huddles each week, a verse sent out each week to your team, etc.
         
      
      
      2. Attend Monday 9am prayer meetings weekly with the rest of the staff.
         
      
      
      
      
   
   
   
   

2. Create a relational culture 

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   1. 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.   
   
   
   
   

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      1. Serve more than you receive.
      
      
      
      
   
   
   2. 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.
   
   
   
   

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      1. If you have a problem with other staff or anyone in our church, talk directly to that person first.
      
      
      2. Attend monthly staff meetings.
      
      
      
      
   
   
   
   

3. Connect the unconnected 

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   1. 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. 
   
   
   2. Ministry:  Participate in helping people to move from large environments to smaller discipleship environments.
   
   
   
   

4. Equip volunteers to serve 

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   1. 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. 
   
   
   2. 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. 
   
   
   
   

5. Share Christ with others 

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   1. 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. 
   
   
   
   

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         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.  (E.g. You’re not just cutting flyers as an admin, but those flyers will be used in people’s hands as a tool to invite others to experience Jesus.)
      
      
      
      
   
   
   
   

6. Strive to make it better 

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   1. 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.
   
   
   2. 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 collaborate with the Groups Team to promote Relational Discipleship through Life Groups at VRL.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead VRL’s Men’s Ministry
  
  
  
  • Lead Men through the ABCD Discipleship Pathway.
  
  
  • Organize and oversee events and activities that have the potential to reach men for Jesus, and placing new men into appropriate groups.
    
  
  
  • Recruit and train leaders for Men’s Bible Studies, activities, and events.
  
  
  • Curriculum Development for Men’s Bible Studies.
  
  
  
  


• New Group Creation & Launch

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  • Recruit new Group Leaders.
  
  
  • Create a cadence of new group launches.
  
  
  
  


• Group Placement

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  • Place new people in new groups.
  
  
  • Place new people into existing groups.
  
  
  
  


• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, 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 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.
  


• 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.
  

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Years of Experience: 3-6 years pastoral or ministerial experience or equivalent experience.


• Minimum education: Degree and advanced training in field of expertise preferred, or combination of education and work experience.


• Major/Minor: Biblical


• Certifications/Licensure: Ordination preferred


• Budget Oversight: Yes


• Leadership: must have experience leading/directing volunteer teams or employees


• Size of Church/Organization Experience: 500+

STAFF EXPECTATIONS

• Attends VRL church services on a regular basis.


• Attended a DNA class, signed a membership agreement, and is in missional alignment with VRL


• Be in a life group on a regular basis.


• Committed to regular giving of income to God through VRL.


• Abiding in Christ and continuing to grow toward Christ-likeness and spiritual maturity.


• Strong interpersonal skills, clear communicator, and humble character.


• Self-motivated and looks for additional areas to contribute.


• Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail.


• Ability to make adjustments in work style for the benefit of the team.


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as there are seasons of irregular work hours based on memorial services, events, classes, and other church activities.


• Attend monthly All Staff meeting and participate in department meetings or other meetings when requested to do so.


• Work in close association with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment among our staff and complete the work necessary to fully serve and support the ministries and events of Valley Real Life.