Groups and Connections Pastor

Ministry Summary:
The Groups & Connections Pastor leads the adult ministry teams of ClearView Baptist Church. His leadership includes overseeing, equipping, and directing all adult Groups and First time-Guest-to-Member Assimilations. He is responsible for implementing the vision and strategy of discipleship and spiritual formation while ensuring every person has opportunity to connect with a ClearView small group. The Groups and Connections Pastor will also oversee ClearView’s Missions ministry, aiming to connect all adult groups to a mission endeavor.

Report Structure:
This position is full-time exempt and reports to the Senior Pastor

Primary Responsibilities:
1) Adult Groups
• Implement Clearview’s vision for the role of adult groups in the overall discipleship
pathway of the church
• Shepherd and care for group leaders by providing consistent pastoral care, encouragement,
and accountability for small group leaders through personal check-ins, coaching, and
regular communication
• Work with Deacon Chair to ensure every group has a deacon.
• Work with Missions Minister to assure each group is involved in missions.
• Oversee selection of curriculum with the ClearView’s core theological beliefs
• Identify and recruit new leaders for groups and launch new groups

2) Connections
• Streamline the process of first-time guests to member assimilation
• Lead Starting Point Class
• Lead PLACE ministry
• Lead the greeter and guest hospitality ministry
• Collaborate with ClearView staff to support the church’s mission, values, and operating
principles.
• Be a team player with a servant’s heart
• Carry out other duties as requested

DNA. The heart of the Groups and Connections Pastor
- Demonstrate a mature faith in Jesus Christ and is faithful in worship, prayer, and congregational life
Endorse and displays the church’s mission, vision, values, and operating principles.
- Demonstrate care and concern towards church staff, members of the congregation, and the community with a servant heart and a positive, energetic attitude.
- Exercise high integrity, including maintaining the confidentiality of information. Exercise good judgment and positively lead and influence others.

Key Components To The Role
- Bachelor’s Degree and Seminary Degree preferred
- 3-5+ Years Ministry Experience preferred.
-Ability to preach on a Sunday morning and teach for Group Leaders occasionally.
- Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing, respond to questions, and professionally
- Interact with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, church members, and the public
- Computer skills, including but not limited to spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, internet, email, and
church management software required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally