Exec. Pastor (Director) of Ministries

Title: Valley Life Church Tramonto Director of Ministries

Type: Ministries Team

Level: Director

Direct Supervisor: Lead Pastor

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000




Job Description




Position Summary

The primary focus of the Director of Ministries of Valley Life Tramonto is to care for people within the church, galvanize a staff team, drive engagement into the community, and implement the vision of Valley Life Church. 




Valley Life Church Staff Values and Qualities

We want all employees at Valley Life to reflect the cultural values of goodness, gladness, and strength.  




Additionally, we want you to embody the following qualities

Calling: You know you are called by Jesus to pastor his people. You behave like a shepherd, not a hireling.  

Character: You are who you say you are.  

Convictions: You speak with doctrinal integrity while serving in your ministry.  

Competency: You possess the skills needed to do your job at a high level.  

Capacity: Your family dynamics and emotional horsepower meet or exceed your level of leadership.  

Chemistry: Your temperament and personality naturally add energy to the team.




Valley Life Church Membership

By joining the Valley Life Staff, you and your spouse (if applicable) are automatically approved as members of Valley Life Church. As members, you are under the leadership of our elders and we will expect and inspect your faithfulness in attending, serving, giving, and learning.




Director of Ministries Core Competencies 

Leads a Christ centered life and meets the pastoral requirements from 1 Tim 3:1-13, Titus 1:6-9

Humble, teachable, and creates a development culture

Thinks strategically about the church as a whole

Accomplishes work through Staff Leaders, Service and Ministry Team Leaders

Faithfully stewards opportunities with the resources given to Valley Life Church.

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of Valley Life Church




Care for the People

Your primary role is to oversee the discipleship, growth, and care of the people at the campus. You will do this by:

Pastoring the church, including but not limited, pastoral care, pre and post marital counseling, weddings, funerals, etc. 

Following up with first time guests, having new member interviews, and meeting with people within the church throughout the week

Building a growing Discipleship Ministry of healthy community groups, a men’s and women’s ministry, discipleship groups, and marriage ministry

Overseeing the development and equipping of Community Group Leaders, Coaches, Men’s and Women’s Ministry leaders, and Marriage Mentors

Coordinating the newcomers, baptism, & membership processes and classes

Overseeing the assimilation process from first time guest to membership

Executing the strategy to develop members to be missionaries to be able to go, teach, baptize, and make disciples. 

Consult with Operations team to implement/refine systems that are used by the Community Groups and Connections Team, including but not limited to Planning Center and Google Drive




Lead the Ministry Staff

Your primary role is to oversee a healthy, growing ministry staff that carries out the mission, vision, and strategy of Valley Life Church. You will do this by:

Leading and overseeing Valley Life Church Tramonto paid and volunteer ministry staff

Developing a healthy leadership structure by recruiting and raising up key leaders within the church, providing leadership development and coaching

Communicating and driving the mission and vision of Valley Life Church

Implementing the strategy of the church utilizing the ministry outlines for key ministries areas

Creating and driving towards the accomplishment of the key goals and objectives for Valley Life Church Tramonto

Oversee the ministry staff budget and calendar as a discipleship tool for the leaders within the ministry department




Preaching of the Word

Help the Lead Pastor develop and execute the annual sermon calendar. You will do this by:

Participating in a weekly preaching collective to collaborate and add to the sermon outline

Coordinating with the Lead Pastor on predetermined weekend services to preach throughout the year

Contributing to the sermon calendaring process




Personal Responsibilities

Maintain God ordained priorities in your life by putting Jesus Christ first, your spouse second, your children third and the ministry fourth

Invest and invite non-believers to know Jesus and come to Valley Life Church.

Be a member of Valley Life Church

Give at least 10% (tithe) of your income to the vision of Valley Life Church

Continual spiritual growth and relationship with God\




Office Hours

The work week is from Sunday - Thursday with Fridays and Saturdays as needed for meetings throughout the year. 

Sundays: The Director of Ministries is expected to be on campus early to ensure everything is set up and ready for services, and to ensure there is a plan for everything to be closed down properly after services. 

Monday - Thursday: Start and end of day hours can be flexible as necessary to complete the above scope of work. This position is an in-office role. There will be weekly Staff Meetings, Staff 1-on-1s, meetings with the Lead Pastor, as well as other meetings pertaining to Valley Life Church.




Teams You Will Lead

Families

Discipleship

Sunday

Connections

Worship




Teams You Will Oversee

Young Adults

Kids Ministry

Youth Ministry

First Impressions

Production Team

Band Team

Women’s Ministry

Men’s Ministry

Community Groups

Marriage Ministry

Ushers

Greeters

Bakers

Welcome Tent

Info Table

Newcomers Lunch

Membership Class

Hospitality







30/60/90 Day Plan




First 30 Days: Learning and Relationship Building




Primary Focus: Understand the church's culture, build relationships with staff and members, and assess current processes.




Key Objectives:  

1. Orientation and Observation

Meet with the Lead Pastor to understand the overall mission, vision, and strategy of Valley Life Church.  

Review and familiarize yourself with existing systems, tools (e.g., Planning Center and Google Drive, Internal Communications methods, etc.), and processes for assimilation, discipleship, and operations.  

Attend and observe all weekly services and key meetings (e.g., staff meetings, 1:1s, and preaching collective).




2. Build Relationships

Introduce yourself to campus staff, key ministry leaders, and congregation members.  

Schedule 1:1 meetings with staff and volunteers to understand their roles and gather feedback on current strengths and challenges.  

Follow up with first-time guests and begin meeting members throughout the week.  




3. Assess Current Ministries and Operations

Evaluate the state of discipleship ministries (e.g., community groups, families, men’s and women’s ministries). 

Review the effectiveness of the current assimilation process for newcomers, baptisms, and membership.  

Review any current goals / KPIs and assess.

Observe how the campus engages with the community and assess partnerships with local schools and businesses.




Deliverables:  

Develop an initial assessment of the campus’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges (SWOC).  

Provide a summary report to the Lead Pastor outlining your observations and potential areas for improvement.




Days 31-60: Evaluation and Early Implementation




Primary Focus: Begin leading teams, improving processes, and driving engagement in discipleship and community outreach.




Key Objectives:  

1. Lead and Support Staff

Take active leadership of the campus staff, overseeing their roles and responsibilities.  

Begin implementing a leadership development and coaching plan for key leaders and volunteers.  

Work on creating a healthy staff structure by recruiting new leaders as needed.  




2. Enhance Discipleship and Assimilation

Develop an action plan for strengthening discipleship ministries, including community groups, men’s/women’s ministries, families, and discipleship groups and consider KPIs / Goals.

Ensure the newcomers, baptism, and membership processes are running smoothly and make adjustments if needed.  

Consult with Operations and evaluate and improve systems (e.g., Planning Center) for better communication and tracking.  




3. Engage the Community

Begin building relationships with local schools and businesses, identifying opportunities for partnerships.  

Plan and execute your first outreach or community event, working with staff and volunteers.  




Deliverables:

Present an updated plan for discipleship ministries and community engagement to the Lead Pastor.  

Host your first community event and document lessons learned for future planning.  

Begin tracking measurable outcomes for assimilation and discipleship processes.  




Days 61-90: Full Leadership and Strategic Development




Primary Focus: Take full ownership of the campus, set long-term goals, and lead the campus toward growth and mission fulfillment.




Key Objectives:  

1. Full Operational Leadership 

Take responsibility for managing the campus budget and calendar, ensuring alignment with the church’s mission.

Set measurable goals for all ministry areas (discipleship, outreach, assimilation) and communicate them to staff and volunteers.

Oversee the preparation for and execution of Sunday services, ensuring excellence in all aspects of the experience.




2. Strategic Vision and Preaching 

Contribute to the sermon calendaring process and preach as scheduled.  

Develop and present a strategic vision for the next year, incorporating discipleship, outreach, and growth objectives. 




3. Deepen Community Impact

Solidify partnerships with schools and businesses, creating a sustainable community engagement plan.  

Develop a roadmap for ongoing outreach and community events that align with the campus’s mission.  




Deliverables:

Finalize and present a comprehensive strategic plan for the campus, including goals, metrics.

Complete your first preaching opportunity.

Ensure all ministries are running smoothly and operating with clear systems and leadership.  




Overall Focus: 

By Day 90, the Director of Ministries should be fully integrated into the leadership structure, driving engagement within the church, implementing a strategic vision, and leading the campus toward effective ministry and community impact. This 30/60/90 Day plan is meant to help guide you. You will meet with the Lead Pastor to incorporate some of your ideas into this plan and come to an agreement for your go-forward plan. All for God’s glory and your good.






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