Director, Small Groups (27781371)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Rockaway (NJ); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Collaborative Culture

Impactful Ministry

Descripción de la vacante

Christ Church is seeking a Director of Small Groups to provide strategic leadership across campuses and to recruit, develop, and empower volunteer leaders. You will guide discipleship programs, nurture leader care, and cultivate a thriving Small Groups community.

This role focuses on spiritual formation, leadership development, and implementing ministry systems to grow engagement and connection. A multi-campus environment requires strong communication and project management skills and a mature

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership for the Small Groups Ministry across all Christ Church campuses.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and empower Small Group Leaders and volunteers; build leadership pipelines.
• Offer coaching, pastoral support, and accountability to leaders.
• Foster spiritual formation, mentoring, and biblical encouragement of leaders.
• Cultivate a connected, collaborative community of Small Group Leaders.
• Strengthen group health by evaluating engagement and coaching leaders.
• Lead the Small Group Centers with guest experiences and community connection.
• Develop training resources and ongoing leadership development.
• Utilize technology and ministry systems to track effectiveness and growth across campuses.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Recruitment

Coaching

Strategic Planning

Communication

Team Development

Project Management

Microsoft 365

Planning Center

Church Management Systems

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

AI Tools

Mentoring

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Ministry/Leadership/Related Field

Herramientas

Planning Center

Church Management Systems

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Microsoft 365

AI Tools

Descripción del empleo

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.