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YOU MAY BE A GREAT FIT FOR THIS ROLE IF…
You love helping people move from “I attend” to “I belong” and you’re wired to build relationships that lead to next steps.
You enjoy building clear, strategic pathways (groups, teams, serve opportunities) that help people feel seen, needed, and connected.
You’re a natural connector. Highly relational, organized enough to follow through, and energized by equipping others to lead!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Connections Pastor provides spiritual and relational leadership by helping people move from first-time attendance to active participation in the life and mission of First Church Jonesboro. This role oversees life groups and leader development, supports volunteer and hospitality systems, and helps shape mission engagement - so that people across the church family find meaningful community and take deeper steps of discipleship. This role reports to the Executive Pastor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Spiritual Leadership & Staff Partnership:
Pursue a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ through obedience to God’s Word and the Holy Spirit.
Embrace the First Church Faith Statement and actively champion the mission and vision of First Church Jonesboro.
Maintain a visible, accessible presence during Sunday morning services and key special services throughout the year.
Attend and meaningfully engage in staff meetings; participate in Administrative Board and committee meetings when requested.
Occasionally assist with preaching when directed by senior leadership
Life Groups & Discipleship Pathways
Small Groups & Leader Development:
Identify, recruit, train, and support Life Group leaders.
Lead the Life Group huddle and provide consistent coaching, mentoring, and discipleship for leaders beyond weekly gatherings.
Collaborate with the Senior and Executive Pastor to coordinate the calendar and sermon series for Fall, Winter, and Spring Life Group semesters.
During Life Group semesters, write and distribute weekly discussion questions that reflect the sermon’s content, call, and Scripture.
Content, Communication, and Systems
Partner with the Technical Director to coordinate, film, and produce supporting video content for Life Group semesters (as needed), including testimonies, recap videos, and invitational content.
Work with the Administrative Assistant to create a weekly bulletin for sermon note-taking.
Train leaders to maintain accurate attendance and up-to-date participant lists across groups and classes.
Work with staff leadership to identify congregational needs and offer equipping classes aligned with Scripture and the church’s Faith Statement (to build biblical literacy, theological depth, and community engagement).
Host and lead leader trainings and end-of-year celebrations to strengthen leadership culture and volunteer health.
Help plan and support additional connection points such as New Member course, You Said Yes course, and First-Time Guests gatherings.
Missions, Volunteer Engagement & Care:
Missions & Outreach
Work with staff leadership to develop a missions philosophy aligned with First Church’s mission and vision.
Lead and develop community partnerships and mobilize people to serve locally on a regular basis.
Plan and lead mission trips outside the local community.
Schedule and develop Communion Sunday Service Projects.
Volunteer Development & Hospitality Systems
Oversee hospitality teams (as needed), including greeters/ushers, communion team, and related service roles.
Work with ministry leads to identify, train, and equip volunteers—helping people find meaningful places to serve and belong
Pastoral Care Support
Assist the Pastoral Staff with hospital visits, shut-ins, and ministry to senior adults.
QUALIFICATIONS
Character & Calling:
A clear, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a life that reflects spiritual maturity and integrity.
Alignment with the First Church Faith Statement; a desire to live and communicate the church’s mission and vision.
Strong relational instincts and high EQ. Able to build trust and connection with newcomers, members, leaders, volunteers, and staff.
Experience & Competencies:
A previous record of effective ministry leadership cultivating a vibrant church community.
Excellent communication and relational skills.
Strong organizational and administrative skills; able to manage multiple priorities with healthy follow-through.
Theological training preferred (Bachelor’s or Master’s in theology or biblical studies).