NEXT STEPS PASTOR

 

Reports to:   Executive Pastor 

 

Who is Stonecreek Church?

We are a Jesus-centered, discipleship-driven, transformation-focused church.  We study the Bible, share the Gospel, pray bold prayers, and rely completely on Jesus’ saving grace. We are determined, brave, and courageous and we won’t stop until the name of Jesus is elevated over everything for everyone.

 

Vision/Purpose of this role:

The Next Steps Pastor/Director plays a vital role in helping people move from first-time visitors to fully engaged members of the Stonecreek Church community. This role interfaces with the Weekend Experience Pastor and is responsible for overseeing the assimilation, discipleship, and connection of attendees into discipleship environments, small groups, and serving teams.  The Next Steps Pastor is responsible for developing and executing the strategies that help people take a next step beyond the weekend service and through Stonecreek’s Discipleship Pathway.  This includes groups, volunteers, as well as other connecting ministries such as Local/Global Outreach and Benevolence/Care. 

 

The ideal candidate for the role embraces the following:

  • Personal Characteristics
  • Is committed to the mission and vision of Stonecreek Church/Campuses.
  • Has a servant heart and a “can do” approach to the role.
  • Has a strong, growing faith and personal relationship with Jesus. 
  • Is a people person, who is also able to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
  • Is innovative, proactive, resourceful, and an effective problem solver.
  • Passionate about evangelism and a heart to reach others. 
  • Strong leadership and project management skills 
  • Ability to work independently, as well as plan and strategize proactively with a team. 
  • Organized and adept at interpersonal communication skills. 
  • Maintains a professional demeanor and presentation. 
  • Sets appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity 

 

  1. 1. Christ-centeredness:   Maintains a consistent connection and commitment to Christ; seeks direction and strength in fulfilling ministry responsibilities; seeks to model a Christian life; exhibits the Fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control). Gal 5:22-23.
  2. 2. Self-Management:  Organizes & prioritizes well; uses time efficiently; cares about excellence; consistently produces high quality work; meets deadlines; actively seeks to improve job skills; seeks to develop, improve, and maintain a high level of professional knowledge for given areas of responsibility.
  3. 3. People First/Servanthood:   Values and respects each individual they interact with; expresses a warm, friendly, gracious, “can do” attitude; Humbly willing to pitch in and do “whatever it takes” to accomplish what is needed; seeks to go “above and beyond” for the sake of others.
  4. 4. Teamwork/Relationships:   Works well on a team; Helpful to coworkers; Works effectively with others; Accepts constructive feedback; Supports teamwork through open and honest communication; Encourages and recognizes the contributions of others; Fully engaged in team activities and meetings; Resolves conflicts gracefully; Guards the unity of the team.
  5. 5. Flexibility/Innovation:   Identifies, shares, and is receptive to new ideas; Adapts to new situations; Helps others overcome resistance to change; Recognizes problems, finds new and unique solutions to solve them; Works to improve existing processes; Uses creative & innovative thinking to contribute to organizational and individual objectives; Contributes to group processes to set plans & resolve problems.
  6. 6. Communication:   Speaks and writes clearly; Listens to others; Shows sensitivity and caring; Responds promptly to enquiries; Maintains confidentiality; Represents Stonecreek Church well in all interactions with others. 
  7. 7. Ministry Leadership:   Provides a clear vision for his/her area of responsibility; Outlines strategies and tactics for accomplishing that vision; Evaluates effectiveness of strategy and implementation; Adjusts as needed based on results and feedback; Has effective processes in place for communicating news, strategies, and goals to teammates/constituents; Delegates work appropriately; Manages ministry budgets. This value looks at your overall leadership of your ministry.
  8. 8. Volunteer Leadership/Development:   Recruits, equips, empowers, and provides leadership opportunities for volunteers/volunteer teams. This value includes both finding and developing volunteers within the church.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • For people at Stonecreek Church, provide leadership to the core strategies, systems and structure, and execution of the following:
  • Next Steps:
  • Lead the Next Steps process to help visitors integrate into the Stonecreek Church community.
  • Oversee guest follow-up strategies (emails, calls, texts, meetings).
  • Organize and facilitate Next Steps classes (e.g., Membership, Baptism, Discover Your Purpose).
  • Work with the hospitality and greeter teams to create a welcoming first-time guest experience.
  • Maintain records and data on guest engagement and participation.

 

  • Serving: In alignment with Stonecreek Church’s leadership pipeline, develop the overarching serving structure that will allow ministry to be given to the local body. This includes helping people discover their spiritual gifts, and providing easy on ramps to serving in their area of giftedness. 
  • Help people discover their gifts and talents to serve within the church.
  • Work with ministry leaders to connect volunteers with serving opportunities.
  • Oversee volunteer onboarding and training for new team members.
  • First Impressions:  Oversee the environments, staff and teams that serve to welcome new guests ensuring that the guest services team provides remarkable customer service and are continuously improving follow-up methods to ensure that newcomers have the opportunity to get  plugged in to Stonecreek Church.
  • Discipleship/Groups: Lead the teams and drive the strategies that get people connected with one another in smaller groups.
  • Partner with the Small Groups/Discipleship Pastor to help attendees join small groups.
  • Develop pathways for spiritual growth, ensuring attendees know their next steps in faith.
  • Coordinate with ministry leaders to connect people with mentorship and discipleship programs.
  • Care/Benevolence: In partnership with the Group strategies, develop the systems that will help the body care for one another. This includes a centralized care response system and other support offerings. 
  • Local/Global Outreach: Champion Stonecreek Church’s Local and Global Outreach strategies. 
  • Champion the leadership development strategy for volunteers.
  • Manage financial results to budget.
  • As a member of the Leadership Team, provide input and take responsibility for high level initiatives within the church.
  • Utilize church database/software (e.g., Planning Center) to track participation.
  • Plan and execute special events for new members (i.e Connect Dinner), baptisms, and volunteer appreciation.

 

Skills & Competencies:

  • Education: BA/BS degree required; Relevant master’s degree preferred.
  • Strategic and effective leader with 5-10 years of relevant leadership experience.
  •  Exhibits a strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ evidenced in personal relationships, commitment to the church, personal work ethic, compassion, and a heart for lost people.
  • Exhibits excellent leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proven ability to build teams and multiply ministries through others.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to lead and inspire diverse teams.

 

Hours Per Week: Full-time, Exempt Position, 40+ hours/week. 

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