Outreach and Care Team Leader

Job Title: Outreach/Care Team Leader

Accountable to:Executive Pastor of Ministries

Scheduled Hours:Full Time 40 hours per week
Salary: $75000 - $90000 per year Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes
Job Titles Supervised: Outreach Pastor Outreach and Care Ministry Assistant Renewal Lead Care Pastor

VALUES

At VRL we make disciples who make disciple-makers for Jesus. As VRL staff you are a critical part of that process. Your job will be tied to the values that help us to become and make disciples of Jesus as we:

1. 
   Abide in Christ
   4. Equip Volunteers to Serve
2. 
   Create a Relational Culture
   5. Share Christ with Others
3. 
   Connect the Unconnected
   6. Strive to make it Better
   
   

It is expected that those on staff model the following for our congregation:

Abide in Christ

1. Personally:
   Maintaina regulargrowing relationship with Jesus through prayerScriptureand spiritual disciplines.
2. Ministry:
   Leadyour teamvolunteersand/or staffnotjust in tasks butin pursuing Christ together.

Create a
Relational
Culture

1. Personally:
   Handle relationships like Jesus graciously directly and lovingly.
2. Ministry:
   Buildgenuine relationships with staff and Our love for one another is our greatest witness.

Connect the
Unconnected

1. Personally:
   Bein a Life Group modeling what we ask of others.
2. Ministry:
   Helppeople move from large gatherings into smaller discipleship environments.

Equip
Volunteers to
Serve

1. Personally:
   Prayfor workers and personally invite others to serve beyond your area.
2. Ministry:
   Yourrole is to equip involve and empower volunteers not just to do the tasks of the job alone.

Share Christ
with
Others

1. Personally:
   Actively look and pray for opportunities to share Jesus in your daily life through both words and actions.
2. Ministry:
   Ensure your ministry engagesdirectly or indirectlywith those whodontknow Jesus or are disconnected from VRL (e.g. website Celebrate Recovery etc.).

Strive to
Make it
Better

1. Personally:
   Do everything with excellence and grit reflecting Gods glory in all areas of life.
2. Ministry:
   Seekways to improve your environment and graciously offerand receivefeedback to strengthen the whole church.

MY ONE THING

Lead the Outreach & Care Team prioritizing outreach and developing VRLs presence in the local community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves as part of the Lead Team and oversees the integration of Outreach/Care in a manner that supports our strategic direction.

• Work together with Lead Pastor Executive Pastor of Ministries Executive of Operations and Lead Team to set drive and implement the strategic vision for Valley Real Life.
• Assist in teaching & follow-up of The Journey hosting/evaluating our weekend services and other various events.
• Connect the unconnected into Outreach/Care through assimilation strategies attending weekly services & follow-up on connections.

Oversee Outreach/Care Pastors and Staff

• Meet regularly with each Outreach/Care team member for coaching care and camaraderie.
  • Oversee and direct the Outreach Pastor in executing assigned ministry visions including discipling nations Joy to the World Church Planting Crisis Response Pastoral Development and Prayer Events.
  • Oversee and direct the Renewal Ministry Lead in executing the Renewal Ministry vision by attending and evaluating Renewal Ministry events guiding training and development programming partnership with the Care Center and maintaining a presence of Renewal Ministry volunteers in the lobby during services.
  • Oversee and direct the Care Pastor in developing and implementing a comprehensive care strategy that includes ministering to and guiding the participants of VRL through the ABCD Discipleship Process meeting care needs and guiding staff in developing pastoral care in their ministry areas.
    
• Assist in aligning Life Group Leaders Life Groups ministries classes and care with VRLs vision and processes for outreach and care.
  

Community/Local Outreach Point Person

• Develop and implement an outreach strategy that identifies priority outreach types and partner organizations and build a sustainable foundation for VRLs outreach through communication prayer and collaboration. This includes discerning where God is already at awork and leading VRL to join Him.
• Be the point-person for VRLs Local Outreach and Care programs including Loving Kids Community Kindness Helping Hands Benevolence School & Sports Outreach Inviting Our Community Hosting Events at VRL (school sports first responders civic leaders etc.)

Baptism Point Person

• Lead and develop the baptism ministry and team including an effective baptism follow-up process that results in next steps.
  • Oversee weekday and weekend baptisms
  • Develop baptismal team of volunteers
• Oversee special baptism events such as Easter services.

Assist with Pastoral Care

• Officiate weddings and memorials.

• Respond to crisis needs (hospital calls counseling and benevolence).

Other Duties as Assigned

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Years of Experience: 6-8 years progressive experience
• Education Required: Bachelors or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Major/Minor: Preferred biblical or seminary degree or certification
• Certifications/Licenses:
• Management/Supervisor Experiences: 4-6 years
• Budget Oversight: Oversight of budget experience
• Size of Church/Organization Experience:

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• A humble heart for God that is evidenced by proven character and a spiritual mindedness that understands that apart from Christ we can do nothing.
• A strong family life visible to others.
• A shepherds temperament; servant-leader/mentor attitude and inclination.
• Strong interpersonal skillsability to communicate persuasively and compassionately both orally and in writing.
• Strong biblical foundation for wise management in a church setting.
• Able to establish and maintain appropriate standards for the accomplishment of ministry in a way that honors both God and people.
• Understanding of group dynamics and ensure effective consensus building and decision-making.
• Personal initiative and diligence which produces follow-through in tasks.
• Solid biblical/theological convictions which are aligned with the VRL leadership.
• A willingness to grow and adapt to the inevitable changes found in a growing church.
• Dynamic high-capacity leader mature in Christ-like Character humble teachable & relationally gifted.
• Organized and team oriented able to cast compelling vision. Strong communication skills are a must.
• Minimum of 3-6 years experience as a leader in a similar sized church or related environment.
• 3- 6 years previous experience making connections in the community gained through experience working in church/nonprofit environments and experience in multi-cultural environments. It is also helpful to have experience working in environments where both discipleship and poverty alleviation/social outreach have been modeled well. It is very easy to do this wrong i.e. trying to help but making a problem worse with misguided misplaced efforts.
• Communication and leadership training for this job is helpful.
• Basic understanding of computer programs.
• Heart for the community and world.
• A flexible work schedule is helpful as often outreach opportunities require everything from nights/weekends to trips around the world.
• Background check required.

Benefits at Valley Real Life

We are committed to fair compensation and the overall well-being of our employees and their families. Our competitive benefits program supports a diverse talented workforce throughout every stage of life and career including:

• Comprehensive and affordable healthcare plans including medical dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings with a 403(b)-matching contribution
• Generous paid time off encompassing holidays and vacation days
• Life insurance to offer added security and peace of mind
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for additional support
• Extra benefits such as dedicated monthly time for spiritual growth and much more

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Pre-Employment Screening: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Required Experience:

Senior IC