Small Group/Connection Minister Lifesong Church

Kentucky Christian University; Sutton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifesong Church in Sutton, Massachusetts, seeks a Pastor/Director to shape vision and strategy for assimilation and Small Groups. You will lead efforts to welcome members, deepen involvement, and expand care ministries within a thriving church family.

The role requires strategic thinking, independent work, and strong project management as you partner with executive leadership to guide Lifesong’s ministry trajectory and community formation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and leading teams.
• 3–5 years of experience in a Pastor or Director role.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong project management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Executive Leadership to shape vision and strategy for Lifesong’s assimilation and small groups ministries.
• Oversee Lifesong’s assimilation efforts, through a two to four step process, to help individuals learn more about Lifesong, become part of the church community, and get involved on a team (DreamTeam).
• Directly lead the development, execution, engagement, and expansion of Small Groups for the purposes of community, care, and spiritual formation of the church body.
• Oversee the Care ministries in collaboration with the Care Pastor.
• Oversee the Impressions ministry in collaboration with the Impressions Director.
• Build and manage the Adult Ministries budget and ensure its proper stewardship.
• Track key performance indicators and conduct regular reviews to drive continuous improvement of ministry to, and activation of, the body of Christ.

Skills

Team leadership

Pastor/Director experience

Strategic thinking

Self-motivation

Project management

Bachelor’s degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Lifesong Church is a non-denominational church located in Sutton, Massachusetts, serving the Metro Worcester area. The church’s vision is to help people Know God, Live in Freedom, Discover Purpose, and Deliver Hope, while pursuing its goal of reaching 2% of the Metro Worcester population with the gospel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with Executive Leadership to shape vision and strategy for Lifesong’s assimilation and small groups ministries.
• Oversee Lifesong’s assimilation efforts, facilitated through a two to four step process, to help individuals learn more about Lifesong, become part of the church community, and get involved on a team (DreamTeam).
• Directly lead the development, execution, engagement, and expansion of Small Groups for the purposes of community, care, and spiritual formation of the church body.
• Oversee the Care ministries in collaboration with the Care Pastor.
• Oversee the Impressions ministry in collaboration with the Impressions Director.
• Build and manage the Adult Ministries budget and ensure its proper stewardship.
• Track key performance indicators and conduct regular reviews to drive continuous improvement of ministry to, and activation of, the body of Christ.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Proven experience building and leading teams
• 3 – 5 years of experience in a Pastor or Director role
• Ability to think strategically and creatively
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong project management skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred