Job Title: Director or Assistant Pastor of Soul Care Groups

Purpose Statement:

The Director/Assistant Pastor of Soul Care will partner with the Pastor of Soul Care in carrying out the vision for Soul Care at College Park Church. This position will provide leadership to Soul Care Groups, help oversee various aspects of the Soul Care ministry, and assist with training others for the ministry of soul care. This person will also work collaboratively with other ministry leaders to help infuse care into every aspect of ministry at College Park. This position reports to the Pastor of Soul Care.

*Note: Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply for this position. Qualified male candidates will be considered for the Assistant Pastor role.

Reports to:

Pastor of Soul Care

Responsibilities:

Soul Care Groups Leadership (50%)

Oversee all aspects of Soul Care Groups, ensuring consistency of offerings and quality of care
Invest in our Soul Care group leaders by caring for their spiritual well-being, providing ongoing training, and being available for coaching
Raise up new group leaders, develop leadership teams for each group offered, and equip group leaders to take ownership of their group
Ensure that group curriculum is aligned with College Park’s core values and is sensitive to the complexity of human struggles
Find creative ways to promote groups to build awareness among our congregation and in our surrounding community
Co-lead groups when necessary

Soul Care Ministry Leadership (30%)

Collaborate with the Soul Care staff team to help College Park prioritize spiritual depth and health
Assist the Pastor of Soul Care and Assistant Director of Soul Care in recruiting and training church members who can serve as Soul Care volunteers and minister in various ministry settings
Help with the oversight and coaching of Soul Care volunteers
Assist with marriage ministry as needed
Assist with individual counseling as needed

Leadership (10%)

Collaborate with the Adult Discipleship Team and other College Park pastors and leaders to incorporate Soul Care throughout College Park’s ministries
Assist with training and equipping for pastors and elders to help us continually move our shepherding efforts forward throughout the parishes
Help cast a general vision for soul care to the congregation, church staff, and lay leadership

Church Staff (10%)

Promote like-mindedness and synergy throughout the entire College Park staff regarding the importance of discipleship and biblical soul care
Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn the culture and DNA of College Park Church in order to help navigate the challenges, issues, and situations within the church with great tact, wisdom, and compassion
Function as member of Staff Care team by providing one-time or short-term counsel to staff members and/or spouses as requested

Additional Periodic Responsibilities

Assist in various Adult Discipleship team duties as needed

Candidate Profile:

A minimum Bachelor's and preferably a Master's Degree in related field
Able to affirm the confessional statement of the Biblical Counseling Coalition (https://biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/confessional-statement/)
A growing and self-motivated leader who is able to leverage the resources of the biblical counseling movement to equip the church, partner with like-minded professional counselors in our community, and learn discerningly from the field of clinical counseling
Trained and experienced in caring compassionately and wisely for people who have been impacted by trauma
Demonstrated ability in teaching and equipping with passion and clarity
A humble spirit and willingness to continue growing and learning how to care for others

Necessary Skills & Abilities:

A strong composition of many or all of the following: mercy, administration, leadership, teaching/coaching, and collaboration
Clear ability to inspire people to apply Scripture in daily life and relationships
Capable of handling conflict and all circumstances with wisdom, maturity, and discernment
Able to articulate ideas clearly with well-developed interpersonal skills. Offers biblical truth and instruction that is both sensitive, patient, and yet firm and compelling.

Passion & Calling:

Zealous for Christ-centered personal ministry of God’s Word
Delights in equipping God’s people for the work of ministering to the hurting
Passionate about being personally involved in the spiritual progress of individuals
Cares for the struggling, hurting, wavering, and oppressed in a way that reflects the compassion of Christ

Spiritual Development:

Demonstrates a stable, mature Christian walk, exhibiting the fruit of the spirit (Gal. 5:22-23)
Is a member of College Park Church in good standing or willing to become a member
Committed to personal spiritual growth and provides humble, loving spiritual leadership for his wife and children (if applicable)

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, exempt role totaling approximately 40-45 hours weekly.
Must be willing to work Sunday mornings and some evenings.
Attendance at staff meetings and other staff functions.
Attendance at elder meetings (if an Assistant Pastor)

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Department

Adult Discipleship

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced