Engagement Director/Pastor (Brownsburg Campus)

Traders Point Christian Church; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Traders Point Christian Church is seeking an Engagement Director to lead our campus Engagement Team and guide first-time guests toward meaningful next steps.

The role focuses on launching and sustaining engaging pathways, recruiting and developing volunteers, and partnering with ministry staff to advance the church’s mission across the campus. This is a full-time on-site position requiring collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of ministry experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and leadership abilities.
• Effective communication with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-launch season and build campus launch team, collaborating across teams to prepare Difference Makers and leaders.
• Support Difference Makers and leaders, executing launch initiatives and programming.
• Create a culture on the Engagement team aligned with Traders Point Christian Church's mission and vision.
• Maintain visible weekend presence empowering Difference Makers and engaging with guests.
• Provide timely follow-up with connect cards, requests, and email communication.
• Recruit, train, and care for Difference Maker team leads and coaches.
• Cast vision effectively in large settings and in individual conversations to drive engagement.
• Lead large teams of Difference Makers to execute events like Worship Night, Easter, Mother’s Day, Deck the Halls, and Christmas.

Skills

Team collaboration

Coordination across teams

Prioritization & multi-team mgmt

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability & problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years ministry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ROCK

Asana

Planning Center Online

Job description

Note: Anticipated start date for this role is Q1 of 2027.

CULTURE & SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

At Traders Point, every role is first and foremost a calling to live out our mission and lead with character. We believe culture is shaped through consistent, Christ centered behaviors, and we expect every staff member, regardless of role, to actively embody the Traders 10 and the 5 Expectations in both life and leadership. Our Battle Plan serves as a foundational tool, grounding us in our mission to clear the way, equip for battle, and deploy for impact, as well as our vision of taking ground for the Kingdom across Indy and beyond. We hold one another accountable to live these commitments daily at work, at home, and in the community, believing that who we are becoming matters just as much as what we accomplish.

JOB SUMMARY

The Engagement Director is a vibrant, relational an influential leader who welcomes people in and helps them take their next step towards Jesus. The Engagement Director is the primary leader accountable for leading all Difference Makers on the Engagement Team and overseeing the execution of the engagement pathway for their campus. The Engagement Director will be responsible for the initial connection of those who are new here at Traders Point and will help them take their first step toward engagement. The Engagement Director is responsible for all first-time guest gifts, implementing First Step and follow-up at their campus. The Engagement Director oversees multiple Difference Maker serving teams including, but not limited to, the parking team, greeter team, auditorium team, info central team, coffee/hospitality team and first step team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will provide oversight of Difference Makers.

DUTIES/PRIMARY JOB PRODUCTS

• Provide leadership and project ownership throughout the pre-launch season, collaborating across teams to build the campus launch team, develop and prepare Difference Makers and leaders, execute key launch initiatives and programming, and create momentum toward a successful campus launch.


• Create a culture on the Engagement team at their campus that aligns with Traders Point Christian Church's mission and vision.


• Visible weekend presence empowering Difference Makers and engaging with those new at Traders Point Christian Church.


• Provide timely follow-up with all connect cards, connection requests, and email communication


• Recruit, train, develop, and care for Difference Maker team leads and coaches.


• Create an engaging and intentional environment in First Step that encourages people to take their next step and supports the campus team in reaching team goals.


• Cast vision effectively in a large setting and in individual conversations, leading people to greater engagement.


• Responsible for leading large teams of Difference Makers to execute special events including Worship Night, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Deck the Halls, and Christmas.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Serve under the oversight of and report directly to the Campus Pastor.


• Serve under the guidance of the Ministry Engagement Pastor.


• Receive and execute central information from the Ministry Engagement Operations Lead.


• Will be a fully engaged member of TPCC.


• Collaborate with Campus team staff members and Engagement Team staff members.


• Collaborate effectively with central departments (i.e., Safety, Properties, IT, MarComm).


• Kingdom collaboration between other churches and ministries.


• Provide general pastoral care and support to guests and volunteers (e.g., counseling, prayer, hospital visits)


• Officiate, assist with, and/or coordinate funeral services


• Perform baptisms and lead baptism conversations


• Optional: Officiate weddings and lead pre-marital counseling

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to work well in a team setting


• Capable of coordinating efforts and collaborating with a variety of individuals


• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple teams of people


• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence


• Able to adapt quickly and problem solve

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Proficient administrative and organizational skills utilizing Microsoft Office, ROCK, Asana and Planning Center Online.


• Ability to cast vision

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of similar ministry experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constantly

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods


• Communicating with others to exchange information


• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers


• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned


• No adverse environmental conditions expected


• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing

Occasionally

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Full or Part Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday with regular Saturday and special event contributions.