Connection Pastor

Full Time

Hanford Campus

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SHORT JOB DESCRIPTION

The role of the Connections Pastor is to oversee the connection and spiritual growth strategy of Rising Hope Neighborhood Church under the direction and leadership of the Senior Pastor. This will require a firm grasp of the beliefs, values and strategy of Rising Hope Neighborhood Church and the ability of staff and key leadership teams with its mission, vision and values. The Connection Pastor will lead guests to a genuine sense of belonging, involvement and spiritual growth at RHNC by meeting people where they are and leading them to next steps. The Connection Pastor will facilitate relational connection and spiritual growth of adults through weekend guest services, groups, volunteer teams, and assimilation of new members.

Requirements

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position has one year of ministry experience, and, preferably, additional strong customer service experience. They have a high level of emotional intelligence and use that gift to make guests feel like family. They have a proven record of recruiting and equipping high-capacity leaders. They have a track record of delegating work and ministry tasks and effectively creating systems to do so, and they have a heart for hospitality and an attentiveness for improving details of the guest experience for everyone from first-time visitor to long-time member of Rising Hope Neighborhood Church.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A personal commitment and growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
College Degree required; Seminary degree preferred.
Calling to ministry as a career
Meaningful experience and engagement in ministry.

Personal Characteristics

has an active walk with Christ and is consistently exhibiting a Christ-like character
has a very strong work ethic
is a charismatic leader that is goal and action oriented
is a strong communicator in classroom and training settings
possesses an authentic, genuine spirit in their faith, work, and relationships
is a highly organized self-starter, who has the ability to troubleshoot and create processes and systems with a strong eye for detail
is strongly gifted in the area of leading and shepherding, and knows how to train leaders and delegate ministry tasks and assignments
is highly emotionally intelligent, with a skill and gift for remembering people, listening, understanding, and connecting people with each other and helping them understand where they fit in the big picture of RHNC
is a team player who enjoys having fun with a staff team

Primary Duties

take leadership and ownership of connections ministries, growing and nurturing this ministry as a part of their leadership
build strong relationships and trust with the members, visitors, and community of Rising Hope Neighborhood Church
lead a team of volunteer ministry leaders to ensure successful weekend services and an intentional strategy for connecting people to serving and in RHNC Communities
collaborate with other Connections Pastor to implement Rising Hope Neighborhood’s uniform strategy of serving and Rising Hope Neighborhood Communities for assimilation and care
work with the Pastor of Care & Counseling to help Rising Hope Neighborhood Communities care for their own members, assisting in guidance and leadership where needed in organizing meal trains, hospital visits, and care duties
grow in connection with the teaching pastors and the church in order to understand the direction of message series and assist with writing follow up questions to be utilized in Rising Hope Neighborhood Communities

DUTIES

ASSIMILATION: Cast vision and direction for on-boarding experiences at all campuses. Organize and execute connection initiatives in collaboration with the campus pastors and other ministry leaders. Utilize databases and other tools to move people through a process of connection.
PASTORAL CARE: Pastor and shepherd people for connectedness, engagement, spiritual growth. Help in hard times, counsel, weddings, funerals and other pastoral needs. Working with RHNC board and our care model, develop a system of support for people in difficult times
LEADERSHIP: Recruit and manage a team of qualified staff and volunteers for the vitality of connections and care at RHNC. Generate increased awareness of serving and growth opportunities and lead a team responding to inquiries for connection.
WORSHIP: Host weekend services and lead at events as needed, including connection events, membership orientations, leadership training, weddings, funerals, and other special events. Be available as a point person on Sundays in the lobby between services to meet people and assist with needs.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH: Encourage the spiritual development of people through small groups and other relational engagement. Involved with new believer experiences, groups and classes in line with Hope’s mission and vision.
MULTISITE SUPPORT: Work with central ministry teams and campus pastors to improve campus vitality and achieve goals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

experience at the Ministry.
Working knowledge of Planning Center Online and Church Community Builder ( if not we are training you) .
Experience recruiting, training, and leading a high-octane volunteer team.
Experience planning and facilitating training, large events, and retreats.
Experience managing a ministry budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk and will occasionally be required to do some light lifting (up to 25 pounds).

PERSONAL LIFE REQUIREMENTS

Model biblical understanding and maintain a consistent personal devotional life;
Model biblical commitment and become a covenant member of Rising Hope Neighborhood Church;
Model biblical family life before the body and regularly attend worship service with your family;
Model biblical integrity and conduct personal life in a manner consistent with RHNC core values;
Model biblical community
Model biblical generosity and financially support Rising Hope Nieghborhood Church.