Pastor/Care Ministries

Our church is a non-denominational multi-site church with four St. Louis-area campuses where we gather each weekend to study this ancient story found in Scripture that is still transforming lives today. We believe church should be a place where believers in Jesus and skeptics can stand side-by-side to study truth and ask tough questions. We blend teaching and worship with art and technology to create a service where you can experience the message of Jesus in practical and life-changing ways.

Pastor/Care Ministries

This full-time position involves managing Care Resourcing, which includes counseling and referrals, as well as leading and assisting in pastoral care development and training of care classes/events. It also requires staying updated on best practices, teaching, providing pastoral care, participating in various events, and overseeing specific responsibilities at the Fenton campus.

This individual must have a passion for Jesus Christ, the vision of The Crossing, and a heart for those seeking and walking with Jesus in our community. This individual will work closely with senior leadership team, the pastoral teaching team, counselors, and with various departments within the church.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Care Resourcing which includes the counseling and organization referral process including but not limited to the following:
  • Maintain relationships with current counselors and organizations in order to support pastoral team and other leaders by giving recommendations, including handling email and phone call requests for recommendations.
  • Oversee the screening process
  • Explore additional support options such as coaches, treatment centers etc.
• Lead and direct oversight of pastors/leaders/facilitators, administrator oversite, development and implementation of growth strategies for classes like Grieving with Hope, Overcoming Church Hurt, and The Marriage Course, and other classes as directed by the Director of Care,
• Assist with development of pastoral care response and training across campuses, including but not limited to funerals, hospital visits, and crises situations.
• Assist with pastoral and leadership responsibilities in various environments and care classes/events as needed and determined by Care Pastor and Director of Care.
• Create curriculum and implement training opportunities for pastors, staff and key volunteers who will be leading care conversations to include strategies for coaching including emotional health basics as needed and assigned by the Director of Care Ministries.
• Be current on best practices for Care Ministries by maintaining involvement with other churches and organizations, attending conferences when meaningful as assigned by the Director of Care Ministries.
• Assist with teaching responsibilities in various environments (Care Events, Care Classes/Groups).
• Provide for pastoral care as needed including but not limited to funerals, hospital/home visits, pastoral conversations, and crisis calls.
• Participate in assigned campus events as designated by Campus Pastor
  • Weekend bullpen at assigned campus (visibility as a Pastor at a campus as needed)
  • Occasional weekend announcement/offering communicator as assigned
  • Pastoral care at assigned campus.
• Participate in other functions as assigned by the Director of Care Ministries

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Spiritual Gifts Helpful For This Position

• Leadership
• Wisdom
• Discernment
• Hospitality
• Administration
• Teaching
• Evangelism

Character Traits Needed For This Position

• Passion for Christ and for the work of the ministry at The Crossing
• Excellent people and communication skills, including the following:
  • Talking with and to others and communicating information effectively
  • Speaking clearly so others understand
  • Communicating effectively in writing, including the proper use of the English language
  • Passionately cast clear vision about The Crossing with accurate detail
• Biblical awareness and continued education
• Time management and ability to lead/manage other staff and their schedules
• Team builder and team player
• Outstanding follow-through and task completion
• Not afraid to make the hard decisions and say no
• High integrity, trustworthy, on time and reliable
• Self-motivated/self-lead individual (initiates projects on own)
• Flexible and teachable
• Embraces and lives out Echad and unity

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Emphasis on accuracy, timelines and follow-up
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload
• Solid memory for details and new information
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized & complex situations

Education/Training and Certificates

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) and/or 3-5 years related experience and/or

MUST HAVES FOR ALL STAFF AT THE CROSSING

• Attend a service at one of The Crossing campuses on a weekly basis
• Passionate about their relationship with God
• Baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ
• Regard the Bible as God’s final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it
• Wholeheartedly affirm The Crossing’s Statement of Faith, including our view on Baptism
• Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles