Director of Lay Ministries

TITLE:  Director of Lay Ministries

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to nurture growth in individual discipleship and increase the effectiveness and participation in Grace’s lay ministries, encouraging each member of Grace to identify, develop, celebrate and share his/her God-given gifts and talents to the glory of God. This is a part-time, exempt position, requiring 15-20 hours per week with flexible work schedule.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Recruit Ministry Area Coordinators and Volunteers
   1. Advocate for members to grow in their faith and relationship with God through involvement in Grace ministries
   2. Assimilate new members into the family of Grace  by connecting them with ministries that apply to their gifts
   3. Market lay ministry opportunities to congregation members

1. Train and Develop Ministry Area Coordinators and Volunteers
   1. Assist volunteers to identify and develop their individual spiritual gifts
   2. Encourage and support Ministry Area Coordinators and Volunteers in their efforts to carry out a lay ministry
   3. Encourage and provide training for all areas of lay ministry at Grace

1. Manage Grace’s Lay Ministry Program
   1. Assess effectiveness of current ministries and assist in the development of new ministries
   2. Implement the annual Time and Talent process
   3. Maintain a database of Grace members’ interests, skills and experiences and match those with ministry opportunities
   4. Solicit, organize and communicate annual funding requests from Ministry Area Coordinators for budget consideration
   5. Receive and maintain ministry team schedules, create “Serving This Moring” list, and send weekly reminders to those serving both via email and on the Grace App.

1. Serve as Lay Ministry Liaison
   1. Serve as liaison between Grace’s lay ministries, the congregation, Grace staff and Grace council
   2. Ensure Grace lay ministry events and opportunities are communicated to congregation 
2. Additional Duties: 
   1. Advocate for outreach ministry involvement among the Grace congregation and support outreach planning and organization. 
   2. Oversee coordination of the Annual Grace Charity Auction.
   3. Oversee and supervise Financial Stewardship Campaign each year.