Executive Pastor (Director) of Ministries

Title: Valley Life Church Tramonto; Director of Ministries Type: Ministries Team Level: Director Direct Supervisor: Lead Pastor Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000

Job Description Position Summary: The primary focus of the Director of Ministries of Valley Life Tramonto is to care for people within the church, galvanize a staff team, drive engagement into the community, and implement the vision of Valley Life Church.

Valley Life Church Staff Values and Qualities: We want all employees at Valley Life to reflect the cultural values of goodness, gladness, and strength.   Additionally, we want you to embody the following qualities. Calling: You know you are called by Jesus to pastor his people. You behave like a shepherd, not a hireling.   Character: You are who you say you are.   Convictions: You speak with doctrinal integrity while serving in your ministry.   Competency: You possess the skills needed to do your job at a high level.  Capacity: Your family dynamics and emotional horsepower meet or exceed your level of leadership. Chemistry: Your temperament and personality naturally add energy to the team. Valley Life Church Membership: By joining the Valley Life Staff, you and your spouse (if applicable) are automatically approved as members of Valley Life Church. As members, you are under the leadership of our elders and we will expect and inspect your faithfulness in attending, serving, giving, and learning.

Director of Ministries Core Competencies: Leads a Christ centered life and meets the pastoral requirements from 1 Tim 3:1-13, Titus 1:6-9 Humble, teachable, and creates a development culture. Thinks strategically about the church as a whole. Accomplishes work through Staff Leaders, Service and Ministry Team Leaders. Faithfully stewards opportunities with the resources given to Valley Life Church. Committed to the mission, vision, and values of Valley Life Church. Care for the People: Your primary role is to oversee the discipleship, growth, and care of the people at the campus. You will do this by: Pastoring the church, including but not limited, pastoral care, pre and post marital counseling, weddings, funerals, etc.  Following up with first time guests, having new member interviews, and meeting with people within the church throughout the week. Building a growing Discipleship Ministry of healthy community groups, a men’s and women’s ministry, discipleship groups, and marriage ministry. Overseeing the development and equipping of Community Group Leaders, Coaches, Men’s and Women’s Ministry leaders, and Marriage Mentors. Coordinating the newcomers, baptism, and membership processes and classes. Overseeing the assimilation process from first time guest to membership. Executing the strategy to develop members to be missionaries to be able to go, teach, baptize, and make disciples.  Consult with Operations team to implement/refine systems that are used by the Community Groups and Connections Team, including but not limited to Planning Center and Google Drive.

Lead the Ministry Staff: Your primary role is to oversee a healthy, growing ministry staff that carries out the mission, vision, and strategy of Valley Life Church. You will do this by: Leading and overseeing Valley Life Church Tramonto paid and volunteer ministry staff. Developing a healthy leadership structure by recruiting and raising up key leaders within the church, providing leadership development and coaching. Communicating and driving the mission and vision of Valley Life Church. Implementing the strategy of the church utilizing the ministry outlines for key ministries areas. Creating and driving towards the accomplishment of the key goals and objectives for Valley Life Church Tramonto. Oversee the ministry staff budget and calendar as a discipleship tool for the leaders within the ministry department Preaching of the Word Help the Lead Pastor develop and execute the annual sermon calendar. You will do this by: Participating in a weekly preaching collective to collaborate and add to the sermon outline. Coordinating with the Lead Pastor on predetermined weekend services to preach throughout the year. Contributing to the sermon calendaring process.

Personal Responsibilities: Maintain God ordained priorities in your life by putting Jesus Christ first, your spouse second, your children third and the ministry fourth. Invest and invite non-believers to know Jesus and come to Valley Life Church. Be a member of Valley Life Church Give at least 10% (tithe) of your income to the vision of Valley Life Church. Continual spiritual growth and relationship with God.

Office Hours The work week is from Sunday – Thursday with Fridays and Saturdays as needed for meetings throughout the year.  Sundays: The Director of Ministries is expected to be on campus early to ensure everything is set up and ready for services, and to ensure there is a plan for everything to be closed down properly after services.  Monday – Thursday: Start and end of day hours can be flexible as necessary to complete the above scope of work. This position is an in-office role. There will be weekly Staff Meetings, Staff 1-on-1s, meetings with the Lead Pastor, as well as other meetings pertaining to Valley Life Church. Teams You Will Lead: Families Discipleship Sunday Connections.

Worship Teams You Will Oversee: Young Adults Kids Ministry Youth Ministry First Impressions Production Team Band Team Women’s Ministry Men’s Ministry Community Groups Marriage Ministry Ushers Greeters Bakers Welcome Tent Info Table Newcomers Lunch Membership Class Hospitality 30/60/90 Day Plan First 30 Days: Learning and Relationship Building Primary Focus: Understand the church’s culture, build relationships with staff and members, and assess current processes.

Key Objectives:   1. Orientation and Observation Meet with the Lead Pastor to understand the overall mission, vision, and strategy of Valley Life Church.  Review and familiarize yourself with existing systems, tools (e.g., Planning Center and Google Drive, Internal Communications methods, etc.), and processes for assimilation, discipleship, and operations.   Attend and observe all weekly services and key meetings (e.g., staff meetings, 1:1s, and preaching collective). 2. Build Relationships Introduce yourself to campus staff, key ministry leaders, and congregation members.   Schedule 1:1 meetings with staff and volunteers to understand their roles and gather feedback on current strengths and challenges.   Follow up with first-time guests and begin meeting members throughout the week.   3. Assess Current Ministries and Operations Evaluate the state of discipleship ministries (e.g., community groups, families, men’s and women’s ministries).  Review the effectiveness of the current assimilation process for newcomers, baptisms, and membership.   Review any current goals / KPIs and assess. Observe how the campus engages with the community and assess partnerships with local schools and businesses. Deliverables:   Develop an initial assessment of the campus’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges (SWOC).   Provide a summary report to the Lead Pastor outlining your observations and potential areas for improvement. Days 31-60: Evaluation and Early Implementation Primary Focus: Begin leading teams, improving processes, and driving engagement in discipleship and community outreach. Key Objectives:   1. Lead and Support Staff Take active leadership of the campus staff, overseeing their roles and responsibilities.   Begin implementing a leadership development and coaching plan for key leaders and volunteers.   Work on creating a healthy staff structure by recruiting new leaders as needed.   2. Enhance Discipleship and Assimilation Develop an action plan for strengthening discipleship ministries, including community groups, men’s/women’s ministries, families, and discipleship groups and consider KPIs / Goals. Ensure the newcomers, baptism, and membership processes are running smoothly and make adjustments if needed.   Consult with Operations and evaluate and improve systems (e.g., Planning Center) for better communication and tracking.   3. Engage the Community Begin building relationships with local schools and businesses, identifying opportunities for partnerships.   Plan and execute your first outreach or community event, working with staff and volunteers.   Deliverables: Present an updated plan for discipleship ministries and community engagement to the Lead Pastor.   Host your first community event and document lessons learned for future planning.   Begin tracking measurable outcomes for assimilation and discipleship processes.   Days 61-90: Full Leadership and Strategic Development Primary Focus: Take full ownership of the campus, set long-term goals, and lead the campus toward growth and mission fulfillment. Key Objectives:   1. Full Operational Leadership  Take responsibility for managing the campus budget and calendar, ensuring alignment with the church’s mission. Set measurable goals for all ministry areas (discipleship, outreach, assimilation) and communicate them to staff and volunteers. Oversee the preparation for and execution of Sunday services, ensuring excellence in all aspects of the experience. 2. Strategic Vision and Preaching  Contribute to the sermon calendaring process and preach as scheduled.   Develop and present a strategic vision for the next year, incorporating discipleship, outreach, and growth objectives.  3. Deepen Community Impact Solidify partnerships with schools and businesses, creating a sustainable community engagement plan.   Develop a roadmap for ongoing outreach and community events that align with the campus’s mission.   Deliverables: Finalize and present a comprehensive strategic plan for the campus, including goals, metrics. Complete your first preaching opportunity. Ensure all ministries are running smoothly and operating with clear systems and leadership.   Overall Focus:  By Day 90, the Director of Ministries should be fully integrated into the leadership structure, driving engagement within the church, implementing a strategic vision, and leading the campus toward effective ministry and community impact. This 30/60/90 Day plan is meant to help guide you. You will meet with the Lead Pastor to incorporate some of your ideas into this plan and come to an agreement for your go-forward plan. All for God’s glory and your good.

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