The Engagement Director ensures new guests get connected at Grace Church through an assimilation process and help Grace Church attendees become outward-focused followers of Jesus. This person must be passionate about the vision, values, and mission of Grace Church and in moving church attendees from “new guest” to “active attender” status.
Department / Ministry Area |
Connections Department / Engagement |
Reports To |
Director of Connections |
Position Classification |
Ministry Director, exempt |
Time Commitment |
40 hours weekly
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Campus Schedule |
Monday-Thursday, Weekend Services, and events as needed
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Responsibilities/Duties
- Develop, monitor and adjust systems and processes to track new guests getting connected
- Develop and maintain all processes to ensure follow up is occurring with new guests and those unconnected
- Plan, implement, and manage the Grace Church assimilation process at all campuses
- Assist with assimilation events such as Group Link, Ministry Fair and connecting events
- Manage and oversee the Next Step Sessions
- Oversee, manage and shepherd the Connecting Event team and assist that team with all events
- Ensure that the follow up for helping people connect to a group, study, or ministry area is happening
- Maintain and ensure staffing of the Connection Center
- Utilize the church database to provide monthly connection reports and monitor the connecting activity of attendees
- Actively contact those that are unconnected and those new to the area with opportunities to connect
- Assist the Director of Connections in various department projects, activities and meetings
Skills/Experience
- Well-established spiritual maturity, humility, faith, and connection to Christ
- Outstanding communication, organizational, and teambuilding skills
- Great interpersonal and relational skills
- The ability to present to medium and small groups in a relational way
- Administrative and detail oriented
- Ability to work with databases and systems
Expectations
- Accept and agree with Grace Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Values as listed on the church website
- Exhibit a servant’s heart and willingness to get the job done well and on time
- Ensure good stewardship of ministry funds and resources
- Act as a positive representative of Grace Church at all times
- Maintain complete confidentiality with all sensitive pieces of information
- Exhibit loyalty in all situations and defend the heart and intentions of Grace Staff
- Great team player
- Teachable and receives coaching well
- Has a strong work ethic and is a self starter