Pastor of Groups

Pastor of Groups // EAGLE BROOK CHURCH

Eagle Brook Church is a multi-site church looking for an authentic and relational Pastor of Groups. This person will lead the value of community, connectedness, and care for the Lino Lakes campus located in Centerville, Minnesota.  If you love seeing people connect in community and be transformed, you may be the perfect candidate.  A person skilled in recruiting leaders, connecting people to community, and working cross functionally with other staff will thrive in this role.

Application Process // EBC Careers Page

To be considered for this role, all candidates must submit an application to our Eagle Brook Church Careers page located at www.eaglebrookchurch.com/careers

What You’ll Champion // ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the value of ‘connect in community’ at the campus and strategize how to get attenders involved in groups
• Cast vision for groups throughout campus ministries (including kids, students, care, serving teams) by developing consistent and unified experiences
• Execute the ministries of Hopelink, Divorce Care, Quest 180, Prayer team, Encompass where applicable, and other necessary care groups at assigned campus
• Champion Impact ministries for local and global partners
• Perform care functions including pastoral visits, weddings, and funerals as needed

What You’ll Do // A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A PASTOR OF GROUPS

• Recruit, interview, train, and develop key volunteers to lead community/small groups
• Assist in identifying apprentice leaders within existing groups to multiply leadership
• Communicate with group leaders on a regular basis
• Collaborate with the central Small Groups Developer to identify the best group strategizes to implement at a campus level
• Implement and facilitate strategies to get attenders connected into community
• Work with campus leadership and central Local Impact team to strategize ways for campus to      partner and serve the surrounding community
• Initiate pastoral care to campus attenders and facilitates care opportunities for campus team and attenders

What We Expect // QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience (typically 4+ years)
• Education preferred: Bachelor’s degree, seminary training, or equivalent combination of education and experience (typically 8+ years)
• 2+ years of experience in building, shepherding, motivating and developing effective volunteer teams and leaders
• Proven leadership and team skills; ability to lead up and laterally
• Ability to invest in other staff and volunteer leaders
• Knowledge in problem solving and conflict resolution techniques
• Ability to operate in a team environment, often working cross functionally with other teams
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal and interpersonal
• Must meet Biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership

Work Schedule: Generally Saturday - Wednesday at designated campus. Hours include weekend services plus some evening hours for meetings, classes or connection events.  Need to be able to meet when volunteers are available or when care is needed.

Classification: Exempt; Salary // Status: Full-Time // Team: Campus Ministry