Pastor of Ministries at The Chapel

Reports to: Lead Pastor
Works with: Elders, Executive Director, Administrative Assistant, Pastors, and Staff
Reports: Outreach Pastor, Adult Ministries Director, Connections Director, Worship Pastor, Care Pastor, Family Ministry Directors, College & Young Adults Ministry Director
Status: Full-Time Salary – Exempt

Position Overview

The Pastor of Ministries at The Chapel is tasked with leading and supervising the ministry staff and aligning their work with the church's beliefs and strategy to empower both staff and congregation in ministry endeavors. Key responsibilities include fostering a culture of servant-leadership, ensuring alignment with the church's mission and values, evaluating ministry effectiveness, and providing leadership support. This role involves overseeing staff development, managing organizational structures, and collaborating with the lead pastor and executive team. Pastoral duties include shepherding the congregation, participating in teaching, and assisting with pastoral care activities. Desired skills include leadership, administration, shepherding, and communication.

About The Chapel

The Chapel, located in Akron, Ohio, is a vibrant and diverse church community of 1,200 that is dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and serving its members and the surrounding area. With a mission to love God, love people, and make disciples, The Chapel offers a welcoming environment for individuals and families seeking spiritual growth and community connection. The church provides various programs and ministries catering to different age groups and interests, including worship services, small groups, youth programs, and outreach initiatives. Through engaging sermons, dynamic worship experiences, and meaningful fellowship, The Chapel strives to empower individuals to live out their faith in practical ways and make a positive impact in their communities. Furthermore, The Chapel emphasizes the importance of serving others and fulfilling the Great Commission by actively engaging in local and global outreach efforts. Whether it's through volunteering, mission trips, or charitable endeavors, members of The Chapel are encouraged to use their talents and resources to bless others and spread the message of love and hope.

Community Profile

Nestled alongside the scenic banks of the Cuyahoga River, Akron, Ohio, proudly holds the title of the state's fifth-largest city, drawing in both visitors and residents with its charming atmosphere. Vibrant nightlife and a flourishing art scene add to its allure, complemented by abundant outdoor recreational opportunities like parks, hiking trails, and sports facilities. Serving as a nucleus for high-tech industries, Akron provides ample job prospects for locals while maintaining a welcoming community and affordable housing options. Its robust economy and picturesque setting make it a hotspot for tourists and those seeking a new place to call home. Situated in northeastern Ohio, this mid-sized industrial hub lies just 40 miles south of Cleveland, offering a diverse experience of all four seasons, from balmy summers to snowy winters, enriching the lives of its inhabitants with vivid seasonal transitions. https://www.bestplaces.net/city/ohio/akron

Principal Accountabilities

• Help develop and champion a healthy culture of team-based servant-leadership.
  • Facilitate the strategic alignment of ministry staff and their departments with The Chapel’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Oversee and evaluate all components of ministry at The Chapel.
  • Establish and maintain key performance measures to provide the Lead Pastor and Elders with a continuous assessment of the effectiveness of all ministry areas.
  • Meets regularly with direct reports to provide leadership, oversight, and support.
  • Oversee the ministry staff organizational structure and ensure that The Chapel is staffed to properly live out the church mission, vision, and    values.
  • Foster professional development by identifying employee needs and encouraging continuing education opportunities.
  • Develop, manage, and ensure a leadership pipeline for pastors/directors, and interns/residents.
  • Oversee the pastoral licensure process.
  • Help develop a ministry staff meeting calendar that keeps everyone informed, connected, and moving forward.
  • Assist the Executive Director and Finance Department with the process of building and overseeing ministry budgets.
  • Meet regularly with the Lead Pastor and Executive Director for mentoring, encouragement, and evaluation.
  • Regularly communicates with Elders, Lead Pastor, Executive team, and pastors/directors on strategies and activities of ministries.

Pastoral Scope

• Work alongside the Lead Pastor to pastor and shepherd the ministry staff and congregation.
  • Integrate into the life and people of the church.
  • Participate as a member of the teaching team and help shepherd the congregation through Sunday Worship Services, Bible classes, Membership, etc.
  • Participate with our pastoral staff to care well for the congregation including weddings, funerals, home visits, and being on-call several times a year.
  • Lead and oversee additional functions as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership: Experience in leading/organizing people to accomplish coordinated goals.
  • Administration: Good with details and managing a wide scope of people, information, and projects.
  • Shepherding: Great people skills; gentle in directive management/leadership of people
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Seasoned leader with 15+ years of church ministry experience
  • Seminary degree required
  • Experience leading in a church of 1000+ attendees/members
  • Experience leading a larger church staff
  • Must affirm The Chapel’s Doctrinal Statement and Core Distinctives

Next Steps
To apply, please send your resume to KC Miller at kmiller@centerconsulting.org