Pastor of Connection and Care Job Dallas area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

PASTOR OF CONNECTION & CARE

Mercy’s Director of Connection & Care will be a fellow vine‑worker, helping with one another in a gospel‑centered ministry. The role is full‑time as a PCA‑ordained or ordainable minister (Assistant Pastor) or unordained full‑time director. The proposed salary package will be commensurate with experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee Welcome and Assimilation Process

Develop a welcome/assimilation team approved by the session to help oversee the process, including strategic planning, communication, and recruiting and training volunteers.
Evaluate and develop a plan for current welcome processes, including greeters/ushers, refreshments, and communion to provide structure, job descriptions and communication.
Research strategies from resources that are doing hospitality well and implement them in a way that suits Mercy’s ministry context and culture, including developing a welcome area on Sunday mornings.
Oversee a process to communicate with visitors, collaborating with staff on bulletin/order of worship, attendance, printed materials, and prayer marker/weekly email.

Oversee Youth Ministry

Recruit, train and disciple youth volunteer leadership.
Coordinate a youth group that aligns with Mercy’s shepherding philosophy, providing training and support for group leaders.
Develop a focused senior high and junior high ministry, providing leadership opportunities to older students.
Ensure proper planning and execution of youth events, being present at events, teaching when needed, and meeting regularly with youth leadership.
Train and equip parents to create a culture of family discipleship.
Work with other ministry leaders to integrate youth into the life of the church.

Oversee Adult Community Groups (Mercy’s shepherding plan)

Coordinate discipleship and shepherding for community groups through community group leaders.
Encourage healthy group dynamics through evaluation and coaching as a ministry of presence.
Bring elders and community group leaders together for prayer and training.
Coordinate the formation of new groups and recruitment of new community group leaders.
Coach leaders in hospitality and assimilation of new members.

Additional responsibilities

Participate in the liturgy rotation of the worship service.
Preach 2‑4 Sundays a year.
Attend staff meetings, fostering collaboration across ministries.
Lead or attend a Mercy community group.
Attend and participate in session meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

A committed follower of Jesus Christ who demonstrates spiritual maturity and a growing personal relationship with our Savior.

A church leader, preferably with at least 2 years of ministry experience.

Proven leadership experience in worship services that are musically inspiring, Scripture‑filled, gospel‑centered, mission‑focused, engaging, and joyful.

Strong interpersonal and administrative skills to facilitate church ministry.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

A self‑motivated learner committed to personal and professional development.

A desire to be a proven team player, encouraged by leaders and collaborative in ministry.

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