What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groups and Missions Minister - The Church at Lockeland Springs position at Brentwood Baptist Church?
The Lockeland Springs Groups & Missions Minister is responsible to the church, under the direction of the Campus & Teaching Pastor to develop and give overall direction and execution of all adult Discipleship with attention to young adults and young families. Additionally, the Groups & Missions Minister is responsible for coordinating, implementing and evaluating the local and global serving efforts of the campus.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:
ADULT GROUPS
- In coordination with the Campus & Teaching Pastor, implement and oversee a strategy that establishes & supports a growing number of group opportunities that engage adults in biblical community.
- Effectively identify, coach, and support a consistent & growing number of adult group leaders.
- Facilitate & multiply disciple-making opportunities across the geographic area that the campus serves.
- Using the church’s Disciple-Making Strategy (i.e., DXD strategy) as a template, implement a plan to equip and mobilize a growing number of people to share their faith and make disciples where they live, work, and play.
- Serve as a conduit for the Lockeland Springs congregation to get connected to discipleship groups.
- Provide regular Focus Studies and other equipping/learning opportunities that result in developing people towards maturity in Christ.
MISSIONS
- Engage and equip the Lockeland Springs congregation for mission opportunities to serve both locally and globally
- Consistently develop ongoing partnerships with campus-specific Hope for the World partners.
- Plan, organize and implement short-term mission journey & mobilize congregants for participation.
- Maintain a detailed process for capturing stories of life-transformation and decisions for Christ, as a result of local and global missions opportunities.
- Serve as a bridge to connect the campus to local community ministries and non-profit entities for the sake of partnership in ministry.
- Organize and provide regular opportunities for service and outreach that engage the whole person with the whole gospel in East Nashville and beyond.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:
- Effectively communicate with and & work alongside the campus Administrative Assistant.
- Effectively maintain a personal & professional self-development plan.
- Report to the Campus & Teaching Pastor at least monthly on progress towards goals and initiatives.
- Participate in cross-campus Groups and Mission ministers’ meetings and other opportunities for collaboration.
- Provide oversight, accountability, and regular reporting for the budget related to all assigned ministries.
- Be available to serve as a Sunday AM decision counselor, ministerial counselor, on-call minister.
- Collaborate with and regularly attend the All-Campus Ministry Team meetings for their assigned ministry area(s).
- Perform weddings & funerals as needed and serve in the Minister On-Call, on rotation and/or as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS:
In addition to the specific responsibilities required for this role, Brentwood Baptist Church also seeks candidates that possess some general competencies and behavioral traits that enhance the effectiveness of our staff.
Management
- Directs both resources and people (paid or unpaid) towards the accomplishment of goals.
- Maximizes personal effectiveness by focusing on “must-do” tasks and delegating other priorities to others.
- Anticipates/avoids problems or formulates creative solutions.
- Makes timely decisions that produce quality outcomes.
Leadership
- Develops both vision and strategy that focuses team energy on results.
- Maintains a working environment characterized by high levels of encouragement and trust.
- Drives team towards greater innovation and collaboration.
- Sets clear expectations and holds team members accountable for them.
- Demonstrates Christlikeness and a commitment to personal spiritual growth.
- Leads staff and/or volunteers by serving and not by asserting control.
- Utilizes emotional intelligence, is emotionally available to those he/she leads.
- Invests in the development of staff or volunteers around him/her.
Communication
- Clearly conveys expectations and priorities to staff and/or volunteers.
- Uses written and verbal communication in a way that accomplishes intended results.
- Adheres to commitments, schedules and deadlines.
- Regularly shares information with and solicits feedback from staff/volunteers.
Self-Development
- Prioritizes and accomplishes self-development goals.
- Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to obtaining the necessary KASH (knowledge, attitude, skills and habits) necessary to be successful in this role.
- Teachable spirit with a desire to learn and grow.
- The gap between the current job description and the employee’s current abilities is appropriate and allows for future growth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A personal sense of calling from God to vocational Christian ministry in general and to this particular area of ministry.
- Can identify closely with the mission, values, vision, theology, philosophy and methodology of Brentwood Baptist Church.
- A mature Christian who is demonstrates the Fruit of the Spirit, is growing in their faith and is committed to spiritual disciplines such as Bible reading and prayer.
- The proven ability to identify, equip and lead a team of volunteers.
- Ability to collaborate, cooperate and function well in a team environment.
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. Seminary degree (or in progress) is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in the local church or Christian ministry context required.
All campuses function under the governance of Brentwood Baptist Church. Each campus is an established entity operating as a whole and permanent part of Brentwood Baptist. Each maintains pre-determined alignment characteristics that uphold the Brentwood Baptist “DNA” while also containing some contextualized characteristics to allow it to best reach its target local community. Every staff member is an employee of Brentwood Baptist.
