Scope: Responsible for the organizational oversight and the relational shepherding of the entire area of the care ministry (members, staff, on-calls, care programs) and ensuring the development and maintenance of this area are consistent with the vision of the church. Areas of Responsibility: Leadership Development Communicate to the congregation the vision and mission of care ministries and the need for gifted members to serve Shepherd existing care teams and actively recruit and train leaders for service on these teams or future teams deemed necessary Be proactive in discerning the spiritual gifts of members who would be an asset to care ministry teams Provide logical and accountable structure for care ministry team communication and reporting Program Leadership Lead, develop and oversee the following ministries: Celebrate Recovery Hospital Visitation Three Score Stephen Ministry Peacemakers Mercy Fund On-Call Ministry Weekly Prayer Ministry Keep staff informed of and engaged in these programs Pastoral Leadership Serve as ministerial point for crisis and short-term pastoral counseling and serve as a point of discernment and referral to care programs as well as from care programs to clinical counseling Maintain relationships with the Christian counseling community and provide a working referral list for staff use Minister personally and by all forms of media to the body and the community Worship Leadership Educate candidates for baptism (biblical meaning and purpose) and coordinate the baptismal service Conduct weddings, funerals, baptisms and participate in services as asked by the senior pastor Staff Leadership Develop and execute an annual ministry plan and budget to support all areas of ministry Be connected to a small group of accountability Participate in staff and key leaders meetings Participate in church-wide events including worship services, Fall Fun Festival, World Passion Week Requirements: Growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord Healthy marriage and family life Strong leader and exemplary caregiver Team player, team builder, and manager Thorough understanding of theology and scripture Student of both culture and the Word Effective communicator Beginner skills using Microsoft Office software For more information please visit our website at http://northwestbible.org/jobs. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to Melissa Machemehl at mmachemehlnorthwestbible.org