Next Steps Coordinator - Memphis Region

Thelifechurchnewyork; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Life Church in Memphis is seeking a Next Steps Coordinator to lead a vibrant volunteer team, create welcoming environments, and work with the Location Pastor to move people forward in their faith journey.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership in ministry or service settings, strong relational skills, and a heart for developing others. This full-time role requires flexibility for weekend and evening commitments in-service to the church and community.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in ministry, education, or service environments.
• Strong relational and communication skills to lead adults and team members.
• Love for the local church and developing others.
• High personal standards in organization, data management, and privacy.
• Comfort with digital tools and willingness to learn new systems.
• Flexible, team-first attitude with humility and excellence.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for events.

Responsibilities

• Support the Location Pastor in building a vibrant church culture.
• Drive attendance and impact through proactive communication and events.
• Lead the Fresh Start Team to support new visitors.
• Develop leaders and grow Life Group culture with measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate pastoral care and outreach initiatives.
• Oversee baptism logistics and registrations.
• Support Leadership Foundations, Courses, and Bible School on-site.
• Lead Next Steps volunteer team with passion and consistency.
• Coordinate Serve Days, Doorstep Delivery, and community engagement.
• Provide leadership during weekend services, office hours, and occasional evenings.

Job description

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Next Steps Coordinator - Memphis Region

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1060

Manager : Location Pastor

Hours : Full-Time

Region : Memphis

Overview

At The Life Church, we are passionate about doing all we can to help people move forward in their walk with God. The Next Steps Coordinator plays a vital role in this mission by leading a thriving volunteer team, creating environments where people feel known and loved, and partnering with individuals to help shape a lasting faith. They oversee multiple teams and areas of ministry that are pivotal in the spiritual development of people.

We value experience in ministry, but what we're looking for is a high-energy, proven leader in recruiting, developing, and caring for others. An ideal candidate is someone who loves the local church and wants to bring dynamism, excellence, and spiritual leadership to its people.

What You Will Do *

Support the Location Pastor in building a life-giving, vibrant culture at The Life Church

Create meaningful Discovery experiences by driving attendance and impact through proactive communication, preparing environments and lessons, and leading the team with clarity and purpose

Lead the Fresh Start Team to ensure that every person who makes a Fresh Start is supported

Develop leaders and build the Life Group culture while taking responsibility for effectiveness and measurable outcomes

Strategically support the Location Pastor in mobilizing and coordinating high-level pastoral care

Oversee Water Baptisms by coordinating all registrant touchpoints and managing logistics to ensure a seamless, celebratory moment for every person

Facilitate the local experience for Leadership Foundations, Courses and Life Leadership Bible School by promoting enrollment and providing on-site support for participants.

Lead and develop the Next Steps volunteer team to serve with passion and consistency

Provide leadership to ensure Outreach teams are structured and mobilized to serve the city through Serve Days, Doorstep Delivery and Community engagement

Provide leadership during weekend services, regular office hours, and occasional evenings for volunteer connections and special events

What You Bring

Proven track record of leadership, preferably in a ministry, team, education, or service-based environment

Commitment to modeling the following qualities: Integrity, Positive Attitude, Work Ethic, Excellence, Team Player, Achievement, Development, Humility, Commitment and Intuition

Strong relational and communication skills, with the ability to lead adults and relate well with individuals

Love for the local church and a desire to invest in and develop others

High personal standards in organization, follow-through, data management, privacy and team development

Comfort with digital tools and a willingness to learn new systems

Genuine love for people and a passion to help them grow personally and spiritually

Flexible, team-first attitude and the ability to lead both people and projects with humility and excellence

*This description is not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned as necessary.