Director, Small Groups

Christ Church; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company a

Company-paid life insurance and travel

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative mission-driven team

Impactful leadership development

Job summary

Christ Church is seeking a Director of Small Groups to provide visionary leadership across all campuses. You will cast vision, set goals, and build systems to disciple, develop leaders, and connect people in authentic community.

The role emphasizes recruiting and mentoring volunteers, nurturing leader care, and creating environments where lives are transformed through discipleship and meaningful relationships. Strong strategic and relational gifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent ministry leadership experience.
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in a church/ministry.
• Proven success growing Small Groups or Adult Discipleship.
• Experience recruiting, developing, and multiplying volunteer leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Small Groups Ministry across campuses.
• Recruit and develop Small Group Leaders and volunteers.
• Coach and mentor leaders with accountability.
• Cultivate spiritual formation and discipleship for leaders.
• Foster a connected community of leaders and collaboration.
• Strengthen group health and ministry excellence through evaluation.
• Lead Small Group Center teams and guest experiences.
• Develop training resources and leadership development opportunities.
• Leverage technology, data, and ministry systems to measure growth.

Skills

Leadership development

Strategic planning

Coaching

Pastoral care

Team leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Emotional intelligence

Project management

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ministry, Theology, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, Communications

Tools

Planning Center

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams

Church Management Systems

Zoom

AI tools

Job description

Director, Small Groups (Full-Time)

At Christ Church, our mission is simple yet life-changing: Uniting People to God and People to People. We believe one of the most powerful ways that happens is through Small Groups where people build authentic relationships, grow in their faith, receive care, and discover the joy of doing life together.

We're looking for an experienced, visionary, and relational Director of Small Groups to lead this vital ministry across all Christ Church campuses. This is more than a leadership role; it's an opportunity to help thousands of people find meaningful community, develop passionate leaders, and create environments where lives are transformed through discipleship and authentic connection.

If you're passionate about building leaders, strengthening biblical community, and helping people take their next step with Jesus, we'd love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Vision, Strategy & Ministry Leadership: You will provide strategic leadership for the Small Groups Ministry by casting vision, establishing ministry goals, and developing strategies that strengthen discipleship, leader development, and community across all Christ Church campuses.
• Leadership Development & Multiplication: You will recruit, develop, and empower Small Group Leaders and volunteers while building a sustainable leadership pipeline through coaching, mentoring, and intentional leadership development.
• Leader Care, Coaching & Accountability: You will provide coaching, encouragement, and pastoral support to Small Group Leaders, helping them navigate challenges, grow in their leadership, and thrive in ministry.
• Spiritual Formation & Discipleship: You will cultivate the spiritual growth of Small Group Leaders by modeling Christ-centered leadership and investing in them through prayer, mentoring, discipleship, and biblical encouragement.
• Leader Community & Engagement: You will foster a connected and encouraging community of Small Group Leaders by creating opportunities for fellowship, collaboration, appreciation, and shared ministry experiences.
• Small Group Health & Ministry Excellence: You will strengthen the health and effectiveness of Small Groups by evaluating ministry engagement, coaching leaders, and creating welcoming environments where people can grow in their faith and build meaningful relationships.
• Small Group Centers Leadership: You will lead the Small Group Centers by developing volunteer teams, creating exceptional guest experiences, and helping people connect into life-giving biblical community.
• Training & Resource Development: You will equip Small Group Leaders for success by developing engaging training, practical resources, and ongoing leadership development opportunities that strengthen discipleship and ministry effectiveness.
• Technology, Reporting & Ministry Systems: You will leverage technology, data, and ministry systems to improve communication, track ministry effectiveness, measure growth, and support the continued success of the Small Groups Ministry across all campuses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ministry, Theology, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred. Equivalent ministry leadership experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a church or ministry environment.
• Demonstrated success leading, developing, and growing a Small Groups, Adult Discipleship, or comparable ministry.
• Proven experience recruiting, developing, coaching, and multiplying volunteer leaders.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

• Demonstrates a mature relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to the mission, vision, values, and Statement of Faith of Christ Church.
• Leads with spiritual maturity, integrity, humility, emotional intelligence, and servant leadership.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, coach, and multiply volunteer leaders through intentional leadership development and apprenticeship.
• Strong strategic, organizational, and project management capability with the ability to lead initiatives and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, pastoral care, and communication skills, with the ability to cast vision, build relationships, and develop leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate ministry effectiveness, develop healthy ministry systems, and implement continuous improvements.
• High proficiency with Microsoft 365, Planning Center, Church Management Systems, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, AI tools, and related ministry technologies.
• Exercises professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and effective collaboration in a large, multi-campus church environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a Small Groups, Adult Discipleship, or Community Life ministry.
• Experience serving in a large or multi-campus church.
• Experience developing volunteer leadership teams and creating leadership development pathways.
• Experience implementing ministry systems, reporting tools, and operational processes that support ministry growth and engagement.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Christ Church is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the interview process or to perform the essential functions of your job, please notify Human Resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Christ Church is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity within our ministry team.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and personal accidental insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, mission-driven leadership team
• The opportunity to shape the spiritual growth and discipleship journey of thousands of people
• A vibrant church culture where your leadership makes an eternal impact

Closing Remark

If you're looking for more than just a job … if you're looking for an opportunity to build leaders, strengthen community, and help people grow in their relationship with Jesus … we want to talk to you.