Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Develop holistic discipleship environments for adults at Bent Tree, with a promoting biblical, grace-based emotional and spiritual care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable understanding of the Bible and the Indwelling Christ theology.
• Possess a high level of initiative and follow-through.
• Ability to create and lead effective care and support programs.
• Expertise in pastoral counseling, crisis intervention, and spiritual guidance.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and limits of confidentiality.
• In-depth understanding of addiction recovery, mental health, and supportive care strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills to diverse audiences (size, demographic, and spiritual maturity).
• Ability to recruit, equip, disciple, coach, and release leaders for ministry.
• Experience in mobilizing servants to meet various needs in the church and surrounding community.
• Possess the ability to use judgment, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and utilize internal database and project management systems.
• Well-organized with good time management and project management abilities.

DUTIES

• Develop and oversee comprehensive discipleship strategies for the Care and Support Ministry, focusing on emotional, spiritual, and practical support for those suffering from addictions, crisis, and trauma.
• Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance to individuals and families dealing with addiction, grief, mental health issues, and other life challenges.
• Train, equip, and lead a team of lay volunteers and ministry leaders to offer care and support services.
• Develop an extensive network of counseling services and community organizations for referral and additional resources.
• Organize support groups, recovery programs, and care initiatives that address the diverse needs of the congregation.
• Develop educational resources and workshops to promote mental health awareness and spiritual resilience for both staff and congregation.
• Provide tools, training, and resources to support pastoral counseling and care response for Bent Tree pastoral staff.
• Maintain accurate records of ministry activity and confidentiality for individuals seeking care.
• Partner with the Adult Ministries for marriage and pre-marital support.
• Partner with the Adult Ministry Team to implement strategies for the Prayer Ministry.
• Meet with the Adult Ministry Team regularly.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• College Degree required
• Seminary Training Preferred
• Experience in leadership and development of a small group ministry
• Demonstrated ability in equipping and leading adults
• 2 years of ministry leadership experience

REQUIREMENTS FOR PASTORS

• Be in wholehearted agreement with Bent Tree’s Statement of Faith.
• Perform sacerdotal functions as needed: communion, funerals, weddings, baptisms, etc.
• Perform duties revolving around ongoing shepherding and pastoral care: pastoral counseling, hospital visits, conflict resolution, marriage counseling, marriage prep sessions, benevolence counseling, etc., as needed.
• Model Staff Values by operating In Humility (Philippians 2:3-8), On Mission (Matthew 28:18-20), and With Each Other (Hebrews 10:19-25).
• Bent Tree Bible Fellowship member or willing to become one as a condition of employment.
• Active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Be licensed or ordained by Bent Tree

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Work with: Adult Ministry Team, Bent Tree Staff, Servant Leaders
• Report to: Pastor of Adult Ministries
• Lead: Adult Ministry Lead Teams

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Lifting up to 40 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Ascending or descending ladders and the like using feet/legs and/or hands/arms is an occasional but essential requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.