Job Description

What you will do

• Exemplify a godly life, appropriate for a leader in God’s church, being accountable for your life and doctrine.
• Contribute strong high-level leadership of the church including clarification of vision and mission, working closely with the Senior Pastor, M Leaders, Staff and Session.
• Build and lead the Mission Team developing strategies to see people saved in and through the Kingston Christian Reformed Church.
• Create a culture of love, support, encouragement, and discipleship within the team.
• Run our Exploring Jesus evangelistic course, clearly explaining the gospel to seekers, raising its profile in our church community, training and raising up assistant leaders and leaders for new-believer Connect Groups.
• Agitate for mission to keep it on the agenda in all aspects of our church life (Sunday gatherings, kids and youth ministries, giving etc)
• Oversee the evangelistic aspects of our discipleship pathway (a mapping of how our church connections become disciples of Jesus)
• Oversee the mission budget and ensure it is used effectively and wisely.
• Identify, train and resource gifted evangelists within our church community
• Participate in either our 10am or 4:30pm congregation serving in areas such as team leadership, service leading, and kids talks.
• Where opportunities arise teach God’s word with a high level of conviction, truthfulness, and clarity while maintaining a sharp gospel focus.
• Undertake professional development to enhance skills and competencies relevant to the role.
• Undertake other duties according to gifting as directed by the staff oversight pastor or Session.

What we are looking for

• A model of authentic missional public faith, rather than merely private and personal faith
• A desire to effectively help lead a church of 300-500 to grow in their knowledge and love of God and through making new disciples.
• A proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate in written and spoken from
• A demonstrable love of individuals from across a range of social, cultural, spiritual, and economic backgrounds
• A commitment to promoting the gospel by seeking to make the most of every opportunity.
• A proven high level of self-motivation and self-organisation
• A healthy ethic of work and rest
• A commitment to effective teamwork, able to effectively lead and organise team members and activities and maximise the strengths of the team members.
• A high capacity to handle criticism, conflict, and to respond in love.

Personal Values and Traits

• Gospel enthusiast – champions the cause of mission and evangelism contagiously.
• Caring – is people centred, shows empathy, is kind and supportive of others, is authentic and open.
• Humble – recognises their sinfulness and brokenness before a Holy God, who through grace and mercy alone lifts us up to a place of honour.
• Gospel thinker – looks at the big picture, analysing, reflecting, and planning with theological clarity.
• Contributor – readily shares ideas and observations, supports creativity and change.
• Growth mindset – clear and evident commitment to making and growing disciples of Jesus Christ that drives positive change and is optimistic, energetic, resilient.
• Self-aware – knows strengths and weaknesses, asks for help when required, shows self-discipline, is accountable for actions, welcomes feedback.