Pastor of Congregational Life - Barrington

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating life groups, congregational care and men’s ministries at The Orchard Barrington.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Leads a pastoral ministry of the Word and prayer towards the members and attenders of The Orchard – Barrington and the surrounding community.
2. Leads and grows the life group ministry in maturity and numbers. This includes:
   a. Connecting Barrington members and regular attendees to life groups in partnership with the pastoral staff, specifically the pastor of outreach.
   b. Recruiting, training and developing life group leaders. This would include providing support and equipping them to care for their group’s members.
3. Leads the ministry to men (and the corresponding events/gatherings) at the church.
4. Oversees the women’s ministry director for a uniform life group ministry and consistency between the men’s/women’s ministries.
5. Leads in implementing the church’s plan for pastoral care for the congregation, including:
   a. Leading in the weekly prayer and follow-up of the connection cards.
   b. Sharing in regular visitation and care of congregants in crisis and with medical emergencies.
   c. Sharing in pastoral duties related to child dedications, baptisms, membership, weddings, crisis care, death, etc. as needed.
6. Management of any affinity groups we may deploy under the direction of the associate pastor.
7. Assists in the execution of weekend worship by:
   a. Being present for welcome, connection, care and prayer.
   b. Occasionally leading the “hosting” responsibilities in the services.
8. Involved in other pastoral responsibilities as directed by the associate pastor.