Groups and Operations Pastor: Trinity Church Austin

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the small groups ministry: group health, assimilation, multiplication, training, etc.
• Shepherd specific groups. Each of our elders oversee groups, which involves coaching and caring for leaders, meeting with members in those groups, and sharing group updates and needs with elders. When the number of groups exceeds the capacity of our elder team, part of your role will be to fill that gap.
• Build a leadership pipeline to identify, deploy, and develop future Group Leaders.
• Develop tools & resources: group discussion questions, training materials, group health assessment, etc.
• Oversee the Welcome team, creating and implementing strategy to assimilate visitors and members into Small Groups.
• Lead our Small Group Leader meetings providing direction, training, and care.
• Gather and share stories of how God is at work in our Groups.
• Participate in strategic planning for Groups, help implement that plan and troubleshoot problems.
• Operations – specific responsibilities include:
  • Serve as a key member of the finance team, participating in budget development, financial planning, expense monitoring, financial reporting to elders, and the church’s overall stewardship strategy. Partner with bookkeeping/accounting personnel to maintain accurate records and sound financial controls.
  • Manage the operational side of the staff team, communicating with HR personnel, including hiring processes, onboarding, staff handbook and HR policies, performance review rhythms, benefits administration, compensation structures, PTO and team calendars, and ongoing staff development frameworks.
  • Develop and maintain operational systems, policies, and procedures that support a healthy church culture and effective ministry execution.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and church-policy requirements – bylaws, insurance, employment law, charitable status, background‑check protocols, and child‑protection policies.
  • Provide operational leadership for special projects, capital initiatives, and major events (e.g., conferences, building projects, large gatherings).
  • Be available for various kinds of counseling, discipleship and care.
• Schedule:
  
  Sun 8‑12, Tue staff meeting, minimum of 20 in‑office hours weekly, plus 20 flexible hours dedicated to meetings, ministry presence, and relationship‑building.
• Reports to:
  
  Lead Pastor

• Biblical and theological training
• Vocational ministry experience, preferably including shepherding people, overseeing groups, and managing staff
• Gospel fluency with the ability to clearly articulate and apply the gospel to real‑life situations from both theological understanding and personal experience
• Strong theological depth, including a grasp of biblical, systematic, and practical theology
• Demonstrated emotional health, rooted identity in Christ, receptiveness to feedback, healthy conflict resolution, and servant‑hearted self‑awareness
• Relational warmth and the ability to connect effectively with a wide variety of people as a representative of Jesus and the church
• Proven ability to make disciples who make disciples
• Strong verbal and written communication skills marked by clarity, relational warmth, and gospel‑centeredness
• Financial acumen, including comfort with budgets, financial statements, cash flow, stewardship strategy, and financial decision‑making
• Systems and operations mindset with the ability to build, refine, and maintain scalable processes and workflows
• Experience in HR and staff development, including fostering healthy team dynamics and helping staff thrive in their roles
• Proficiency in biblical counseling and conflict resolution
• Strong project management and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to take initiatives from planning through execution
• Self‑starter with strong organizational instincts, attention to detail, and follow‑through
• Ability to work collaboratively with church members, volunteers, and staff to accomplish ministry objectives and care well for people

• Health Stipend
• Paid Time Off