SUMMARY
The Director of Recovery will perform as the spiritual and organizational point person for the Recovery Ministry of Pinelake Church. This person will execute the strategy, values, and vision of the Care & Recovery Team of Pinelake Church within the context of the Recovery Ministry. This person will act as the point person by creating support group content, recruiting lay leaders, organizing and launching groups at each of the Pinelake campuses. This will be achieved through partnering with a Pinelake Staff member at each campus. The Pastor of Recovery will ensure the vitality of community, discipleship, and therapeutic standards are held consistent within Pinelake support groups. This role will serve as a model for Emotional Health in leadership.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Learn
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Pursue a growing relationship with Jesus through consistent time in God's Word and prayer.
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Continually grow in your understanding of the Jesus-Centered Life (salvation, identity, life, and authority in Christ).
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Remain teachable and hungry, seeking feedback, learning from others, and developing both spiritually and professionally.
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Cultivate awareness of God's presence in everyday life, listening to the Holy Spirit and responding in obedience.
- Live
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Practice and model the rhythms of Be the Church (Grow, Pray, Connect, and Share).
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Pursue emotional health by engaging in self-awareness, addressing past wounds, and cultivating honest, healthy relationships.
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Practice healthy rhythms, prioritizing your relationship with Jesus and your family
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Embody a life of integrity and surrender, allowing your private life with God to shape your work.
- Lead
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Take ownership of disciple-making by personally investing in others and helping them move toward a Jesus-Centered Life.
Walk others through the Discipleship Pathway (Essentials JCL- Be the Church), helping them discover and take their next step.
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Shepherd people, not just programs, by listening for where God is at work in their story and walking with them toward transformation.
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Equip and release others by developing Servant Leaders and multiplying disciples who Learn from Christ, Live in Christ, and Lead others to Christ.
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Measure success by life change, spiritual formation, and multiplication—not just attendance or activity.
- Embrace the Culture
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Value and embody the staff values, which we call the 7 H's: Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health, and Harmony
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Communicate clearly, honestly, and proactively in a way that builds trust, unity, and momentum.
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Work in alignment with the church vision and leadership
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Participate fully in the life of your campus or team, contributing to the unity, health, and shepherding of the faith family.
SPECIFIC LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with the Lead Pastor of Care & Recovery to develop and maintain an effective support group vision and strategy that serves a broad range of individuals in recovery at Pinelake.
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Coordinate with the Campus Pastor at each campus to identify a Pinelake Staff member who is capable of being the Campus Recovery representative. This person will partner to equip and enable Recovery Ministry at their campus.
- Responsible to recruit, lead, equip, and develop lay group leaders at each campus.
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Lead support groups weekly.
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Host, recruit, and facilitate onsite workshops and intensives for individuals in our Pinelake Recovery Community.
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Exemplify and lead the staff in accordance with the Vision, Mission, and Staff Values of Pinelake Church.
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Oversight and accountability of the Recovery budget.
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Stay abreast of all Recovery Ministry trends; develop short term and long-term vision and strategies to address any current/potential issues and project ways to meet growth needs.
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Upholds the Policies and Procedures of Pinelake Church.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises volunteer lay-leaders & support the Campus Recovery staff representative within the recovery work they lead.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The minimum requirements for the Pastor of Recovery is a Bachelor's degree, but an advanced degree is preferred (with a focus in Christian psychology or counseling). Also, Church based ministry experience and support group leadership experience are competitive attributes.
