Job Description :
Geyer Springs is passionate about serving its community and developing discipleship pathways to missional living. The Community Engagement Pastor is the tip of the spear as we reach our community with the gospel. We engage our community with kingdom partnerships with schools, non-profits, church plants, and like-minded agencies. Our large sports ministry engages participants annually and we host community events throughout the year to help foster biblical community, service, and gospel-centered relationships.
We are seeking someone passionate about reaching people with the gospel, engaging the community with a kingdom-minded attitude, and willing to work hard at mobilizing our body towards missional living and gospel engagement. This person should be an extrovert, possess strong communication skills, and has a passion for evangelism.
Objective :
- To lead and oversee the Community Ministries of the Missions Office
- To lead and provide oversight for Geyer Sports Outreach League
- To provide support, care, and accountability for local partnerships
- To identify surrounding local areas of brokenness and engage them with the gospel
- Lead care for benevolence and handyman needs
Essential Responsibilities of the Community Engagement Pastor :
A commitment to a growing relationship with Jesus through regular spiritual disciplineSupport the mission and vision of Geyer Springs FBCMove Geyer Springs FBC forward in mission activity by : connecting church members to partnerships (Partner Link)creating “On Mission” opportunities for individuals, families, and groupsDeveloping an evangelistic pathway through Geyer Springs FBC’s discipleship modelOversee all community ministry and sports ministry interns and associatesCommunity Ministry
Provide leadership in the following areas of community ministry : Planning and execution of community engagement activitiesTo provide support, care, and accountability to Geyer Springs FBC partnershipsOperate as the primary broker between our members and partnershipsIdentifying new partnerships with local ministries and church planters to expand community engagementConnecting the church body with evangelistic opportunities in the communityGeyer Sports
Serve alongside our Geyer Sports Associate in leading our Geyer Sports leagues. Management, recruiting, and administration of Upward and adult leagues (Soccer in Spring, Flag football / cheer in the Fall)Create a discipleship opportunity to personally invest in Coaches, Referees, VolunteersCoach and referee each season as needed based on recruitingManage all Geyer Sports Outreach volunteers and paid internsTrain coaches to disciple and engage their team missionallyEvaluate Kingdom impact after each season and celebrate with the churchManage adult sports opportunities in local leaguesMissions
Provide oversight over local mission outreach events and local mission partnershipsAssist Mission Mobilization Pastor in other duties as assignedThe Community Engagement Pastor is expected to :
Be growing in relationship with Jesus ChristModeling ChristlikenessBe called to serve in full-time Christian ministryPossess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy building relationshipsHold strong organizational skillsHave suitable communication skills (verbally and orally)Be evangelistically motivatedBe passionate about sports ministryBe participating in a Small GroupBe leading a Discipleship GroupAbide by the Geyer Springs Personnel Manual and other directives set by the Directional Team.Fulfill other duties as assigned by Direct Report or Directional Team