Caring Ministries Director

Caring Ministries Director

First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs
Full-Time Benefits Eligible Sunday-Thursday with on-call availability

First Presbyterian Church is seeking a Caring Ministries Director to help lead and shape a culture of care as we live out our mission to be Light Life for the City.

This role blends strategic leadership with pastoral presence equipping teams building care systems and walking alongside individuals and families through seasons of need grief and transition.

Position Overview

The Caring Ministries Director leads teams grounded in faith to compassionately care for the congregation and fulfills the strategic vision for care-related ministry programs of First Presbyterian Church.

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Caring Ministries Pastor oversee Caring Ministries initiatives and care systems
• Serve as staff advisor to the Board of Deacons and volunteer teams
• Coordinate memorial services and support grieving families
• Oversee care programs such as Growing Through Grief
• Meet with individuals seeking prayer care or assistance
• Participate in hospital visits counseling and pastoral care
• Recruit train and support care ministry volunteers
• Collaborate with staff on ministry goals planning and initiatives
• Participate in worship leadership and churchwide efforts

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in ministry counseling social work or related field (required)
• Masters degree in related field (preferred)
• 5 years of experience in pastoral care ministry leadership or similar field
• Experience leading teams and working within a church or nonprofit setting

Skills & Strengths

• Strong pastoral care empathy and relational skills
• Warm approachable and culturally sensitive
• Organized detail-oriented and administratively strong
• Clear and compassionate communicator
• Able to navigate complex and sensitive situations with wisdom

Personal & Spiritual Characteristics

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Alignment with the mission and values of First Pres and ECO
• Emotionally healthy trustworthy and team-oriented
• Humble adaptable and committed to serving others

Why First Pres

Join a team that is passionate about caring for people well and building a strong Christ-centered community. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while helping shape a ministry that ensures no one hurts alone.