Pastor of Group Life & Connections
Job Description
Position Summary:
Are you a leader with a passion to strengthen community within the body of Jesus Christ and to
encourage newcomers to get connected so they can foster real friendships that stick through thick
and thin? Does the idea of joining a team who is passionate about creating a church that people love
to attend, especially those new to church, appeal to you? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
We are not meant to grow alone. Just as a grapevine becomes stronger and bears more fruit as it grows
more branches, all of us have a deep need and desire to live in community – to be known and to know
others, to love and be loved by others, and to create meaningful friendships. Whether it is connecting to a
small group or even serving on a ministry team, we encourage those at Keystone to make a connection
with other people seeking an intimate relationship with God.
As the Keystone Pastor of Group Life & Connections you are leading a team who is committed to fostering
true-life change in the context of community.
You have broad responsibility for leading, managing, and developing all aspects of Adult Group Life, Guest
Services and the Connections Team, and for encouraging people to make connections within the ministry
and with each other so that their church home feels more like family.
Synopsis:
You have a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for leading a community of people
to connect with God and one another through small groups and service. You possess excellent gifts in
leadership, organization, team building, and strong interpersonal skills. You have a desire to recruit and
develop leaders who will increase the quality and availability of Group Life and will lead others to serve at
Keystone and in our local community.
This is a full-time position and healthcare benefits are available.
Qualifications
You are:
 A passionate follower of Jesus whose spiritual growth is focused on intimacy with God, community with
insiders, influence with outsiders, and the surrender of self.
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A trained and experienced pastor that can lead leaders and help leaders navigate various theological
questions and group dynamics that arise when small groups are the main tool for discipleship.
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An enthusiastic team player with a personality and style that attracts people to your team. You enjoy
meeting new people and cultivating strong relationships with people you work with.
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A people person, but also understand the value of systems that care for people. In fact, your passion
for systems that care for people and people themselves constantly competes for first place in your
heart.
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Sensitive to the problems people carry into group life, but aware of how a finely tuned system can care
for the vast majority of those needs.
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A recruiter who can attract and retain a team of volunteers around you to share the opportunities and
challenges of leadership in groups.
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Committed to developing leaders. You prioritize one-on-one time with leaders as well as group training
and consider yourself in the leader development business.
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A team player, working with the rest of the staff team to accomplish shared goals and vision.
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Excited about what happens when God changes lives in community.
Job Responsibilities
Group Life Responsibilities
 Oversee all aspects of the Keystone Group Life Ministry.
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Develop and execute a strategic plan for the Group Life ministry.
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Recruit, train, coach and develop Group Life Leaders.
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Innovate and execute events that will facilitate movement of people into groups.
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Assist in the development and implementation of an all-church Group Life campaign that synchronizes
group content with Sunday morning messages across all groups.
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Assist Group Life Leaders in the process of identifying and developing qualified apprentices and the
process of multiplication.
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Monitor and evaluate the health and quality of groups.
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Develop and manage an administrative tracking system for all aspects of group life.
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Maintain and update Group Life curriculum library and evaluate resources that we offer our groups.
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Ensure the Group Life Ministry operates within assigned budgets.
Connections Responsibilities
 Provide leadership and management to the Connections Team and help us make a great first
impression for our guests.
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Collaborate with the Executive Team to foster partnerships to serve the wider community.
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Develop systems that help attract and connect people into the broader life of the church specifically in
areas of strategic service and group life.
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Track and evaluate attendance patterns surveying new, current and even former attendees for feedback
on their experiences at Keystone.
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Ensure the Connections Team operates within assigned budgets.
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Have “solid line” responsibility for:
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Guest Services Team
Connections Team
Annual strategic planning and budgeting for the Connections Team.
Other duties as assigned.
Have “dotted line” (collaboration, input, guidance and feedback) connection to:
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Family Ministry
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Administrative and Finance Teams
Staff Responsibilities
 Participate in bi-monthly staff meetings
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Participate in 1:1 meetings with the Lead Pastor and Executive Director (at least monthly)
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Participate in weekly communication meetings
Pastoral Responsibilities
 Assist in sharing communication responsibilities during Sunday services including prayer, special
emphasis and occasional teaching opportunities.
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Serve communion the third Sunday of the month (excluding vacation Sundays)
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Assist in the administration of baptisms
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Be available to provide pastoral counsel to members of the congregation.
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Be available to officiate weddings.
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Be available to officiate funerals.
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Be prepared and available for visitation as needed.
Pastoral Mentor: Ken Gilmore, Lead Pastor
Reports to: Christine Solis, Executive Director
Work Schedule: 40-45 hours per week (typically Sunday through Thursday)
About Us
Keystone is a growing Wesleyan church of 1,650 with 750 weekly attendees. Our mission is to ‘lead
people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, by creating a church that people love to
attend, especially those new to church.’
Our Location
We are located in Saline, Michigan, recently named “Best Place to Raise Kids in Michigan” by Bloomberg
Business Week. Having been recognized for its desirability, Saline is the only small city to be named three
consecutive times as one of the best cities to live by CNN Money Magazine. Located next to Ann Arbor,
home of University of Michigan, people enjoy the eclectic urban vibe, vibrant downtown setting, and ethnic
diversity. The college town boasts action packed sporting events, numerous park and recreational venues,
and something for art aficionados of any age. While the university remains a significant contributor to the
city’s economic success, the metropolitan area is also home to many high-tech, healthcare, and higher
education businesses and institutions.
Application
To apply, e-mail Christine Solis at christine@keystonechurch.us with your:
1. Letter of interest
2. Personal testimony, and
3. Resume.
For additional information about Keystone Church visit:
www.keystonechurch.us
www.facebook.com/groups/keystonechurch.
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