Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church

Exempt Position Description Pastor of Community and Connection

Deadline April 15, 2021 ~

WCPC Background

WCPC has a rich history of community service and outreach in the Bay Area’s Contra Costa and Alameda counties, as well as strong support for local and global missions. We currently have vibrant children’s, student’s, men’s and women’s ministries, a large, versatile campus, and a mid-week pre-school.

Overview

The Pastor of Community and Connection serves the congregation by overseeing the Community and Connection ministries of the Church: shepherding newcomers toward belief and baptized membership in the church, and overseeing the care and leadership of Community Groups. This role focuses on both evangelism and deepening discipleship. The primary vehicles are Connections and Community Groups. The successful person in this position will be good at identifying and training leaders, organizing and motivating people, and having energetic vision for the connections and community groups ministries of the church.

Key Responsibilities

CONNECTIONS

Responsible for our newcomer assimilation strategy/process, connecting first-time guests into our congregation through a warm and inviting follow-up process including a letter of welcome. Partner with the Pastor of Christian Formation to develop materials and teaching and work with Worship Arts to receive new members in worship. Formal components include oversight of Newcomer Welcome and Hospitality and Newcomer Connection.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Create an environment for our Community Groups (CG) to be healthy, growing and productive places of Christian Formation by providing guidance, support, training, and encouragement to Community Group Coaches and Leaders.

WORSHIP

Participate with other pastors in worship arts weekly planning meetings and lead in worship regularly, with some preaching responsibilities from time to time. (Our Lead Pastor enjoys helping aspiring pastors learn to preach.)

Other duties as requested

Expectation of adherence to the WCPC staff values

Character- Exercises the fruit of the spirit

Culture - Recognizes that creating and cultivating healthy staff culture is crucial

Chemistry - Gets along with and genuinely loves being around the staff team

Competency - Possesses skill and passion for the work

Capacity - Has the integrity to work hard without under/over working

Desired Background and Skill Set

Growing and deepening faith in Jesus Christ

Maintain a life of integrity that reflects a genuine faith in Christ

Team player

Passion to create a warm and welcoming church environment and do whatever it takes to move every person toward their next respective step of belonging, while experiencing authentic community along the way.

Ability to recruit and develop volunteers

Strong leadership and relational skills

Ability to lead teams and programs

Ability to inspire people to action

Ministry experience with small groups is strongly preferred (volunteer or staff)

Solid listening, coaching and communicating skills

Strong organizational and planning skills

Standard computer skills and ability to work with Google docs and

Masters of Divinity required

Supervises: Adult Ministries Coordinator

Reports to: Lead Pastor

Hours: Full-time (40+ hours per week)

Schedule: To be determined