Community Life Pastor Employment Status | Full  Time  (Sundays  Included)  

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Overall Responsibility This  individual  builds,  oversees,  and  updates  systems,  processes,  and  teams  that  help  individuals  at   Mercy  Vineyard  connect  to  community  and  the  vision  of  the  church.  This  individual  works  with  staff   and  leaders  to  build  a  culture  of  connection  in  every  part  of  church  life,  along  with  practical   opportunities  through  classes,  events,  and  weekend  services.  An  integral  role  to  connection  is   through  small  groups  where  discipleship,  care,  and  community  are  formed.  The  Community  Life   Pastor  will  support,  analyze,  and  execute  change  within  the  small  group  system  and  encourage  the   growth  of  small  groups  through  more  leaders,  more  attenders,  resources,  and  care.  

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Key Areas of Responsibility •  Manage  the  welcome  and  integration  process  for  newcomers     •  Oversee  volunteer  teams  for  weekend  services  –  Hospitality  Team,  Welcome  Table,  and  other   teams  as  needed     •  Identify,  train,  and  work  with  ministry  leaders  to  oversee  the  different  teams,  classes,  and   processes  related  to  connecting  individuals  at  all  connection  points  at  Mercy   •  Oversee  the  membership  process   •  Recruit  and  train  new  Small  Group  Leaders     •  Continue  to  meet  and  support  Small  Group  Leaders     •  Support  Small  Group  Coaches  as  the  needs  arise   •  Provide  resources  and  trainings  for  small  groups  and  leaders     •  Develop  and  oversee  a  small  group  member  recruitment  process     •  Work  with  Communications  Lead  to  visually  communicate  small  groups  at  Mercy   • Work  with  the  Pastoral  Staff  to  integrate  small  groups  into  every  aspect  of  church  mission   •  Pastoral  meetings  with  members  and  guests  to  our  ofPice  

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Qualifications •  Innate  ability  to  connect  with  others    

• Love  for  differences  in  people  with  all  types  of  histories,  backgrounds,  styles,  etc.     • Resiliency  and  the  ability  to  adapt  and  lead  change   •  Excellent  communication  skills,  speciPically  in  areas  of  engagement  and  inspiration   •  Proven  ability  leading  diverse  groups  of  people  to  achieve  a  common  goal   •  Experience  managing  multiple  projects  at  once   •  Ability  to  communicate  effectively  through  various  channels   •  Ability  to  leverage  appropriate  resources  to  leaders     •  Skilled  at  developing,  executing,  and  maintaining  systems  that  are  successful     •  Bachelor’s  Degree  or  4  year  equivalent;  or  one  to  two  year  related  experience  and/or  training;  or   equivalent  combination  of  education  and  experience    

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Interested individuals should submit a resume to [email protected] by May 10, 2015.