JOB SUMMARY
The Groups Director - CBC Central is responsible for nurturing the overall health, growth, and spiritual well-being of all Adult Community Groups assigned to the Central campus. This role focuses on intentionally investing in the development, training, and ongoing support of group leaders and coaches to foster strong, thriving communities. Additionally, the Groups Director partners closely with campus leadership to assist in addressing the pastoral care needs of the Central campus congregation, ensuring that individuals and groups receive the guidance and support necessary for spiritual growth and connection.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Oversee & shepherd the spiritual health and vitality of all Adult Community Groups
Cultivate a relationship with each Community Group Coach and Leader, serving as the primary staff contact for their group
Recruit and develop spiritually mature Coaches to help oversee, care, and shepherd existing groups Equip and develop each leader to effectively live out our "Up, In, & Out" ministry rhythms within their groups
Lead, and plan in group training at Equip and various training events throughout the year
Instill a pastoral mindset in each group that every member is a minister, as they seek to shepherd one another
Be available to minister to and serve each leader to bring resolution to larger issues arise
Provide pastoral care and biblical counsel to groups, in areas where they need direction or may feel ill-equipped
Assist with Pastoral care needs after regular work hours when time-sensitive or urgent pastoral care needs arise (phone calls, hospital visits, etc.)
Assist with pastoral care needs of the campus. Partner with Small Group Ministry Team on pastoral care issues and keep that team apprised on all related issues
Manage administrative responsibilities including budget tracking, Ramp reconciliation, PTO and hours-worked approval, check requests, and financial record-keeping to ensure accurate and timely reporting and adherence to ministry budgets
Be available as needed to assist in crisis situations, hospital visits, funerals, and/or weddings Participate in "on call ministry" rotation and Sunday altar ministry, as needed
Regularly celebrate & capture stories of life-change happening within groups
Maintain the accuracy of leader and group data in our systems (Rock, Smartsheets)
Be available to instruct MTI students and assist Pastors Day as needed
Periodically serve in church-wide events including special holiday weekend services and CBC Cares
Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES
Possess strong communication skills in the English language (verbal and written)
Ability to maintain professional relationships with other ministries
Possess strong attention to detail
Ability to respond to emergent or stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, work independently, multitask, and produce results in a high- stress environment
Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides) or Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
Comply with standard departmental procedures
Highest level of personal integrity with an uncompromised commitment to the maintenance of the confidentiality and privacy of all personal and church matters, data, and information
Must be forward-thinking and anticipate the needs of others
Highly relational, pastoral, and Spirit-led leader
Proven ability to effectively lead small groups
Able to identify, encourage, and develop leaders in a small groups' environment
A shepherd, ready to walk into pastoral care situations with compassion, discernment, biblical counsel, and wisdom
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a regular full-time position (36-40 hrs) Sunday-Thursday. Occasional night and weekend work will be required as job duties demand.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to do the following:
Must have good or corrected vision as well as effective peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use repetitive motion of the hands and arms
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
Must be able to move about inside the office and file rooms to perform a variety of tasks
Must be able to frequently and effectively communicate in both written and verbal form
Must be able to occasionally lift 10-75 pounds and/or push/pull objects up to 50 pounds
Occasional events/activities outdoors in the heat, occasional events/activities requiring prolonged standing Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school education, GED, or equivalent experience required. Bachelor's degree is highly preferred
Previous experience working or volunteering in small groups ministry, preferably in a large church environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Duties are performed in a variety of settings to include, outside, office and technical settings where the work and general environment may be fast-paced and hectic at times. Therefore, it is essential that the employee can effectively handle the normal anxieties associated with the job and manage multiple projects in a service-oriented environment. Environmental noise levels are minimal.
OTHER DUTIES
Exemplify The CBC Way of Honor, Hospitality, Hustle, High Capacity, and Humility
Be a CBC Member and display a genuine desire to serve God and the Church
Live a life beyond reproach according to I Timothy 3
Maintain daily disciplines of Bible study and prayer
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.