Director​/Pastor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Next Steps Director leads and manages the Next Steps program and processes for helping individuals take the next step in their relationship with Jesus. This position provides leadership for the many adult ministry environments beyond regular weekend services with an emphasis on connecting individuals to relationship and responsibility including assimilation, baptism, small groups, bridge groups, local outreach and recovery ministries.

The Next Steps Director also provides leadership for all components related to delivering an extraordinary guest service experience on weekends and during certain special events. In all actions, reflects the Sun Valley Community Church (SVCC) team leadership distinctives.

• Executes the Next Steps ministry vision through strategic planning, implementation and alignment with ministry constants and ongoing evaluation of environments
• Reproduces and advances the SVCC culture, best practices, systems and ministry environments at assigned campus
• Recruits, trains, and develops staff and volunteers to lead Next Steps ministry and Guest Services, furthering the culture of leadership, recruitment, training, development and reproduction
• Encourages Next Steps staff through prayer, spiritual direction and the development of a fun, engaging, creative and relational team environment
• Implements quality standards for all Guest Service volunteers and oversees total guest experience on weekends and during certain special events including areas of parking, “New Here Start Here,” greeters, ushers, Info Center, campus safety, and coffee team
• Develops and manages Next Steps and Guest Services budget at assigned campus

Disclaimer:
The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

May directly supervise Next Steps Coordinator, Guest Services Coordinator, and Groups Coordinator. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; approving time records and time off requests; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.