Assistant Director of Discipleship - Care

Job Description

Job Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP – CARE

Christ Community Church // Omaha NE

This person has a heart for creating and overseeing ministry for and by those living in the third-third (60+) of life. This person will oversee teaching and care for aging adults including classes to prepare for end-of-life and Advance Care Planning as well as overseeing and coaching of our care and shut-in ministries. In addition, this person will partner in the overall adult ministry strategy of discipleship, supporting high standards of pastoral care among other team members.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Care for Aging Adults & Families (60%)

• Hospital and home visitations
• Conducting and supporting funerals
• Phone calls, cards, social media

Partner with the Adult Ministries Team (5%)

• Develop strategies for effective ministry with the aging population.
• Hospital visits, Funerals
• Weekly connections with new people
• Staff meetings and team meetings

Personal Responsibilities

• Worship & Service participation
• Evangelism – proximity and connection with non-believers
• Group Life – participation and growing leaders
• Ongoing Professional Development

Volunteer Leadership & System Development (25%)

• Recruit and develop new members for an advisory group who plan and lead Aging Adult outreach and fellowship, including events like “Lunch and Learn” luncheons.
• Coach and nurture volunteers who care for our homebound through visitation, cards, communion, and the Aging Adult Newsletter.
• Lead Vespers team who shares the love of Jesus at an appropriate number of care centers each month and substitute teach as needed.
• Stephen Ministry Oversite
  • Serve as staff representative on the Stephen Ministry Leader team to coach Christ-centered Stephen Ministers who provide care for those in time of need.
• Prayer Team
  • Coordinate volunteers for Wednesday prayer times
  • Utilize support / admin team to respond to outside care / prayer requests

SKILLS & BACKGROUND

• Experience at developing leaders and systems of pastoral care
• A warm and caring person who loves to engage those they don’t know and connect deeply with people they do know, all with the ultimate goal of making disciples.
• The ability to work on a team and collaborate with others.
• Humility, Godly character, and a commitment to the classic disciplines of the Christian faith.
• A doctrinal alignment with the core beliefs of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (-we-are/what-we-believe/)
• Bachelor’s degree desired but not required.
• Currently (or able to be) licensed and ordained/consecrated in the Christian and Missionary Alliance

TYPE OF POSITION

• Part-time salaried role (20-28 hours per week)
• Schedule can vary but would include Sunday morning and Thursday Evenings. Exact times can vary slightly depending upon key events and coordination with supervisor.
• Staff / Residents Supervised: None
• Team Oversight
  • Wednesday Prayer Team
  • Stephen Ministry Team
  • Vesper Team

• The duties of this position are primarily conducted in an indoor office environment with some interactions and meetings and in the community / offsite.

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH

Omaha, Nebraska

About the Church

Christ Community Church is a flagship church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Established over 100 years ago, we are grateful that we are still a thriving, five generation church after over 100 years of kingdom impact. We value the mission of God both here and among the least reached people of the world. We exhibit excellence in leadership, teaching, worship and giving. We are a debt free church with generosity as a hallmark. We are passionate about the deeper life of the Holy Spirit. Community is our middle name.

About the City

The Omaha metro has over 900,000 people – over half of which have no connection to a church home or life in Christ. It is known as one of the best places in America to raise a family. Cost of living is low, wages are high, education is excellent, health care is strong, arts are abundant, and people are warm and welcoming. The political and financial climate is conservative. Crime is low. Omaha is home to the world’s best zoo and the College World Series. A citywide movement called Within Reach consists of forty churches committed to reaching the lost, planting churches, developing next gen leaders, and unleashing unprecedented compassion on the city. CCC is the convener of this movement.

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, then the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

This position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website