Adult Ministries Pastor
Job Description
Position overview:
The Adult Ministries Pastor is responsible for creating, managing and executing the aspects of Trinity Church that make disciples and encourage Christian maturity. This includes adult ministries, community groups, equipping and training leaders, overseeing the discipleship pathway, preaching and pastoral care. Additionally, he shall assist the lead pastor in carrying out daily service practices of Trinity Church. This position is an extension of Trinity Church and its mission (Matthew 22:37-39; 28:19-20; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Timothy 3:1-13; 1 Peter 5:1-4).
Qualifications:
• Must be a growing Christian, deepening his personal relationship with Jesus Christ and modeling this to others (Matthew 22:37-39; 28:19-20; Romans 12:9-18).
• An in-depth knowledge of the gospel, its implications in everyday life and a commitment to making disciples who make disciples (Romans 1:16-17; Matthew 28:19).
• Agree with, is willing to abide by and perform all job responsibilities in accordance with Trinity's mission, priorities, values and Statement of Faith. (I Corinthians 12:12)
• General computer competence and experience with MS Office.
• Shall have, or be pursuing, credentialing with the EFCA within three years.
• Ministry degree or two years’ experience in related field. Seminary degree preferred.
• Ability to travel for visitation and conferences/training.
• Organized, flexible and self-motivated.
• Proficient preacher and teacher.
• Ability to recruit and equip new leaders.
Primary responsibilities:
• Understand, teach and communicate Trinity's beliefs, implement Trinity's mission and priorities in his ministry area (II Timothy 4:1-2, Ephesians 4:11-16)
• Develop, oversee and recruit for Sunday morning adult classes for the purpose of growing believers in biblical knowledge and spiritual maturity.
• Champion and strengthen Trinity’s Community Group ministry.
• Provide leadership to men’s and women’s ministry.
• Oversee discipleship pathway to ensure consistent strategy, execution and sound theology among Trinity ministries.
• Preach on a semi-regular basis (8-12 times/year).
• Recruit, shepherd and lead a healthy volunteer team.
• Responsible for ministry planning, development and execution.
• Develop, implement and steward an annual ministry budget.
• Assist the lead pastor in life of the church events and religious practices (funerals, weddings, communion, baptisms, care visits, counseling, etc.).
About this Church
Trinity Church is a growing, multigenerational church with a rich history of biblical preaching and Christ-centered worship. Situated in Lakeville, a thriving suburb of Minneapolis, Trinity has seen year-over-year growth and is excited about how God will continue to work in and through Trinity in this rapidly growing suburb.
Trinity seeks to live out its mission of “glorifying God by loving Him and all people through obedience to His Word” through:
• Focused disciplemaking of the next generation.
• Biblical growth and depth at every age and stage of discipleship.
• Gospel engagement here, near and far.
As Trinity continues to grow, we will continue to invest in these three areas with the goal of making disciples that make disciples.
Trinity celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2022 and has been in our current facility since construction was completed in 2007. We are in the midst of a capital campaign to eliminate our current debt to free up the future for expanded ministry impact.