LONGVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH

Discipleship and Community Life Pastor

Longview Community Church is looking for someone to extend the vision of being a welcoming family, transformed by Christ, to love our neighbors through the ministries of discipleship and pastoral care. 

Required:

·         A learning and growing relationship with Jesus

·         B.A. or B.S. in Christian Ministry, Counseling, Communications, or similar

·         Align with the vision, mission, and values of LvCC

·         Experience in Christian Ministry

·         Eager to learn, willing to be challenged, supported and encouraged as part of a team

·         Pass appropriate background checks

Preferred:

·         10+ years of pastoral ministry experience

·         Master’s degree in Theology, Religion, or Divinity.

Option: We are also seeking a part-time worship leader. If you have musical expertise, these responsibilities could be modified to allow for ¼ time worship leadership responsibilities. See more, below. * 

Ministry Responsibilities:

Discipleship

·         Lead a team in the development and growth of discipleship ministry toward more community engagement, and spiritual growth.

·         Train, resource, empower, and celebrate leaders to ensure the existence of healthy communities (i.e. small groups, Bible studies, retreats, women/men’s groups, etc.)

·         Identify, develop, and/or select curriculum, resources, and materials as tools for leaders to use for discipleship and spiritual formation

Pastoral Care

·         Lead, train, equip and empower Deacons for ministry

·         Make regular connections with homebound members

·         Oversee hospital visitations to pray, counsel, and support

·         Assist Lead Pastor and families in planning and officiation of funerals

General

·         Participate in weekly staff meetings; be part of the team

·         Willing and available to preach and participate in worship services

·         Responsible for projecting, submitting, and adhering to an annual budget

·         Lead regular monthly huddles with ministry teams

·         Other duties as assigned

* Optional Worship Leadership Component

·         Trained musician capable of high-level vocal/instrumental performance

Plan and lead worship events in coordination with the Lead Pastor
Recruit and lead teams of musicians and audio/video technicians
Oversight of all music ministry and events at LvCC
Job Type: Full-Time (40hrs/wk)

Direct Report: Lead Pastor

Website

www.longviewcommunitychurch.org