Job description

Job overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Connections Pastor to lead our congregation and provide spiritual guidance to our community. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a deep commitment to serving others. This role requires effective communication skills, a passion for education, and the ability to present engaging sermons that inspire and uplift. The Connections Pastor plays a key role in aligning the services strategy with Kingdom Expansion Ministries International’s mission, vision, and values. This role is dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe environment for the youth, while continuously assessing best practices and implementing innovative approaches to address the dynamics of a growing church. The Youth Pastor will oversee four areas: Hospitality, Assimilation, Volunteer Engagement, and Security. In addition, the Connections Pastor will have pastoral duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Hospitality

• • Provide leadership for first impressions, ensuring excellent experiences at all touch-points, including parking lots, hosts, welcome desks, the guest lounge, and lobby/common areas during weekend services and special events.
• • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to make guests feel welcome from their arrival through the end of their visit.
• • Oversee the physical environment of lobbies and common areas, ensuring spaces reflect Kingdom Expansion Ministries International’s values and encourage the next steps for youth.
• • Ensure that all signage is clear, accurate, and up to date.

Assimilation

• • Develop and execute strategies to assimilate new guests, ensuring they feel connected and valued through thoughtful first touch-points and follow-up experiences.
• • Manage the guest lounge experience to foster meaningful connections for newcomers.
• • Ensure timely and effective follow-up on connect cards and guest interactions.

Volunteer Engagement

• • Recruit: Actively recruit new volunteers to serve in roles across the guest services and youth ministry.
• • Train: Provide comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training to volunteers to foster personal growth and service excellence.
• • Schedule: Oversee scheduling for all guest services volunteer roles to ensure adequate coverage and smooth operations.
• • Care: Build a culture of encouragement and appreciation for volunteers, ensuring they feel valued and supported in their roles.

Security

• • Maintain best practice and protocols to ensure a safe and secure environment for all guests, staff, and volunteers during weekend services and special events.

Pastoral

• • Provide scriptural guidance, encouragement, and counsel to congregation members in various stages of their faith journey.
• • Administer sacrament, including communion and baptism in alignment with church traditions and policies.
• • Officiate weddings and funerals, offering pastoral care to individuals and families during significant life events.
• • Lead weekly worship services and deliver impactful sermons that resonate with the congregation.
• • Provide spiritual counseling and support to individuals and families, including those in hospice care.
• • Educate the congregation through Bible studies, workshops, and community outreach programs.
• • Foster a welcoming environment by actively engaging with members of the community.
• • Collaborate with church staff and volunteers to plan events and programs that promote spiritual growth.
• • Conduct ceremonies such as weddings, baptisms, and funerals with sensitivity and care.
• • Write newsletters, articles, and other communications to keep the congregation informed and engaged.

Skills

• • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey messages of faith.
• • Strong leadership abilities to guide the congregation in their spiritual journeys.
• • Proficient in public speaking to deliver sermons and presentations confidently.
• • Ability to educate others through teaching and mentoring within the church community.
• • Compassionate approach towards individuals in hospice care or those facing life challenges.
• • Creative writing skills for crafting engaging content for newsletters and other church communications.
• • Committed to the vision, mission, and values of Kingdom Expansion Ministries International.

Qualifications

• • Leadership experience and guest services, Hospitality, or relatable field.
• • Ability to handle feedback and make data informed improvements.
• • Experience in volunteer recruitment and management.
• • Credential minister with accredited learning body.

Key Competencies

• • Committed to the vision, mission, and values of Kingdom Expansion Ministries International.
• • Models self-awareness.
• • Models a bias For action.
• • Willing to invest in someone else’s leadership potential.
• • Manages self well (time, resources, disciplines).
• • Able to manage conflict effectively.
• • Can influence, motivate, and care for teams.
• • Able to recruit, develop, and empower people and teams
• • Models self-awareness.
• • Models a bias For action.
• • Willing to invest in someone else’s leadership potential.
• • Manages self well (time, resources, disciplines).
• • Able to manage conflict effectively.
• • Can influence, motivate, and care for teams.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while fostering a strong sense of community within the church. If you are passionate about serving others and leading a congregation with integrity, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling role as Pastor

If you passionate about creating a welcoming and safe environment where people can connect with God and each other, we would love to hear from you. You can apply here for this role. Please note: Due to the volume of applications, only candidates whose qualifications and competencies closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for an interview.

Flexible language requirement:

• • English not required

Schedule

• • Monday to Friday
• • Weekends as needed

Education:

• • DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• • Pastoral: 2 years (required)

Language:

• • English (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-03