Position Summary / Overview:
In support of the Aspen Grove Lead Pastor and the Overseers, they will team with other site leaders and key network staff people to execute the vision, strategy, and operational leadership of Aspen Grove.
Supported by, and in communication with, the Aspen Grove Lead Pastor and New Site staff, they will cast vision, lead strategy, and oversee the operational leadership of New Site.
This person will be a gifted mentor who will shepherd New Site congregation, leadership, and staff to discover and use the gifts they have been given as we strive to love God and love others.
This person will deliver God’s Word with faithfulness to the text in a compelling and relevant fashion and also empower others to do likewise during weekend services.
Objectives and Responsibilities:
● Cast a clear vision for the short, medium, and long term of New Site
● Lead strategic planning for New Site Church
● Manage all New Site finances and budgets
● Strategically implement pastoral care for New Site community
● Work collaboratively
● Empower other staff
● Equip attenders
● Develop and maintain alignment across New Site ministries
● Innovate new approaches in all areas of ministry
● Integrate innovative approaches from other sites and other churches in all areas of ministry
● Ongoingly evaluate and then adjust via new objectives
● Work with Aspen Grove staff and New Site staff to recruit, hire, integrate, and develop staff
● Serve as the lead for preaching at New Site in a role that is shared among developing and seasoned staff and contractors
● Lead the congregation toward significant spiritual decisions as evidenced by people proclaiming their faith, being baptized, and growing as followers of Jesus
● Lead by example in areas of significant and humble service
Characteristics:
● Actively maintain and model an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
● Sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading
● Is committed to the ongoing presence and activity of the Holy Spirit in the world
● Active prayer life
● Consistent spiritual disciplines
● Display evidence of spiritual fruit (Galatians 5:22-23)
● Values and displays a growing knowledge of, and passion for, Scripture
● Clearly demonstrates humility and a desire to learn and be taught
● Is committed to significant roles for women in ministry
● Highly values and is committed to making disciples as a primary expression of following Jesus
● Has a burden for those who don’t know Jesus or haven’t fully surrendered to him
● Values an entrepreneurial work environment
● Has demonstrated a work ethic marked by productivity, independence, and reliability
● Is a team player willing to cooperate and dedicated to healthy communication with team members
Qualifications:
● Agreement with the statement of faith of Aspen Grove Church Network
● Agreement with the Aspen Grove statement of Marriage, Sexuality, and Gender for Staff and Overseers
● Embrace the mission, vision, values, and practices of Aspen Grove Church Network staff
● Embrace the mission, vision, values, and practices of New Site Church
● Have a history of significant leadership experience in a church context, including staff oversight, with demonstrated growth of effectiveness and outcome
● Preferably hold a master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited, theologically-aligned seminary
Work Schedule:
● A vast majority of Sunday mornings
● Twice monthly Aspen Grove staff meetings (currently Mondays)
● Weekly New Site staff meetings (currently Tuesdays)
● Regular meetings with your supervisor and the people you supervise
● Specials Events (Good Friday, Easter, Christmas Eve, Worship/Prayer nights, etc)
● Must be able to meet when volunteers are available or when care is needed
● Other independent and collaborative work time is required but flexible (established in conversation with your supervisor and the teams you are a part of)
Relationships:
● Reports to Aspen Grove Lead Pastor
● Member of Aspen Grove Leadership Team
● Member of Aspen Grove Teaching Team
● Leads and Supervises New Site Staff (either directly or through your direct reports)
● Teams with other Lead Pastors in Aspen Grove
● Teams with All Staff in Aspen Grove as able and/or assigned
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Work Location: In person
