Employment at Northwoods Church
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Current Openings
Full-Time
Position Description
The Senior Executive Pastor is empowered by the Senior Pastor to provide global ministry development, coordination, and communication for Northwoods Community Church. The Senior Executive Pastor will work closely with the Senior Pastor (as an extension of him) to implement and carry out the mission, vision, and strategy of the church.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Developmental
- Ministry Development: Will offer strategic guidance and input into the development of any new ministries to ensure that the proper leaders are in place and that there is vision alignment with Northwoods Community Church.
- Budget Development: Will work closely with the Executive Pastor of Operations to propose an annual ministry budget to the Executive Team for further refining as defined by the Board of Elders.
Leadership
- Direct Supervision: Monitor the pulse of the overall ministry of the church through direct supervision of the Executive Pastor of Operations, the Executive Pastor of Ministries, the Executive Pastor of Creative Communications, the Human Resource Director, The Missions Pastor, and our Multi-site Campus Pastor.
- Boards Committees etc.: The Senior Executive Pastor may serve by invitation on the Board of Elders. In addition, the Senior Executive Pastor is an ex officio member of all other Church boards, committees, teams, leadership groups, and any other formally organized groups within the Church. When the Senior Executive Pastor is serving by invitation as a member of the Board of Elders, he will have a voting privilege by virtue of his position. Similarly, with respect to the Senior Executive Pastor's participation as an ex officio member on the other various boards and groups described above, he shall also have a voting privilege by virtue of his position.
- Executive Team: Lead the Executive Team, which is authorized and empowered by the Board of Elders, to give oversight and direction to the Leadership Team of Northwoods Community Church within the context of its stated vision. The Executive Team will define the annual strategic initiatives, review the annual budget, and have the final decision-making power concerning leadership issues (i.e.: personnel, financial, etc.).
- Leadership Team: Plan the agenda for the Leadership Team, lead the various ministries of Northwoods Community Church within the context of its stated vision, assist in the formulation and execution of strategic initiatives and to serve in an advisory capacity to the Executive Team, to provide direction during regular meetings, and to guide discussions.
- Strategic Planning: Oversee short- and long-range strategic planning for Northwoods Community Church.
- Stewardship Campaigns: Administrate and supervise all stewardship campaigns.
- Staff Meetings: Attend staff meetings for global, visionary, spiritual development, and organizational matters.
Communication
- Boards and Teams: Communicate new information, developments, and decisions concerning the global ministry of the church to the Executive Team, Leadership Team, and Board of Elders at regular meetings and as requested.
Pastoral Responsibilities and Expectations
At Northwoods, pastoral staff are spiritually ready and biblically prepared to minister to the congregation and community on a personal level. Pastoral care is shared among many pastors. As a minister, you will be licensed or ordained and be compensated for doing pastoral duties.
- Credentialing: Pursue and maintain ministerial credentials through Fellowship of Evangelical Churches (F.E.C.). Be an active participant in F.E.C. denominational events and initiatives.
- Care Responsibilities: The expressions of pastoral care may include but not be limited to: Prayer, teaching, encouragement, shepherding, equipping, personal ministry, and visitation.
- Officiant: Specific functions pastors officiate include weddings (and pre-marital counseling), funerals, baptisms, and communion.
Interaction with Others
The Senior Executive Pastor will work closely with the Senior Pastor and the Executive Team. The Senior Executive Pastor will meet individually with staff and attenders as needed to promote healthy relationships and champion a healthy culture.
Desired Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics
An innovative ministry designer/developer/producer who enjoys evaluating ministry needs and envisioning ideas through focused study, research, and assimilating people in various ministry roles. The Senior Executive Pastor should have a history of healthy relationships and have a high level of emotional intelligence. The Senior Executive Pastor should be good at conflict resolution and have a history of promoting a healthy work environment.
Beneficial Spiritual Gifts
Administration, Leadership, Organization, and Teaching
Desired Education and Experience
Ten years of experience in managerial duties within the church and/or business environment. A bachelor’s degree in business administration and/or Church Relations, Bible, Christian Education. A healthy understanding of church and ministry development. Experience in a word & spirit church environment.
Part-Time
Position Description:
The Ministry Platform Associate plays a crucial role as the data steward, ensuring our staff users receive expert-level support in effectively utilizing the database, Ministry Platform. This multifaceted role involves overseeing MP, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and security, while also providing training and support to staff members utilizing the platform. The MP Associate will have office hours during the week and Sunday morning.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Database Administration
- Manage and maintain the Ministry Platform database, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and security.
- Regularly update and optimize the database structure to accommodate changing organizational needs and growth.
- Develop and implement protocols for data entry, validation, and quality control to uphold data standards.
- Key responsibilities related to the platform encompass:
Crafting email templates
Orchestrating events
Configuring opportunities
Handling the processing of new records and default contacts
Undertaking other tasks pertinent to data integrity.
System Troubleshooting and Support
- Provide technical support to staff members experiencing issues with the Ministry Platform system.
- Diagnose and resolve database-related problems in a timely and efficient manner.
- Collaborate with the IT team to address larger technical issues and implement system upgrades.
Training and Onboarding
- Conduct training sessions for new staff members to familiarize them with the Ministry Platform system's features and functionalities.
- Develop comprehensive training materials, including user guides, videos, and tutorials, to facilitate self-guided learning.
- Offer ongoing training opportunities to enhance staff members' proficiency and confidence in using the platform effectively.
User Assistance
- Serve as the go-to resource for staff inquiries related to the Ministry Platform system, offering prompt and clear responses.
- Provide one-on-one assistance to individuals who require personalized guidance or troubleshooting.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate documentation of database procedures, troubleshooting steps, platform customization, and training resources.
- Generate regular reports on database usage, trends, and performance for management review.
Process Improvement
- Partner with the Digital Innovation and Communications departments to identify opportunities for streamlining workflows and enhancing overall efficiency through improvements in the Ministry Platform
- Collaborate with relevant departments to identify areas where the Ministry Platform system can streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency.
- Propose and implement enhancements to the system to better meet the organization's needs.
Interaction with Others
The MP Associate will work closely with all levels of staff and volunteers. The candidate for this position should be able to develop and maintain working relationships using positive, cooperative, professional interactions with staff and volunteers as well as outside agencies. The candidate for this position will frequently interact with church attendees to ensure accuracy of data in Ministry Platform and to help them use technology resources such as myNorthwoods, the Northwoods mobile app, and online giving.
Educational and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience in database administration, preferably with MinistryPlatform or a similar ChMS/database system.
- Proficiency in SQL, database design, and data manipulation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
- Prior experience in providing training or support to end-users is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- A deep understanding of the organization's mission and values, with a commitment to supporting its ministry through effective database management and training.
Beneficial Spiritual Gifts
Administration, Helps, Service, and Leadership
Commissioned Responsibilities and Expectations
- At Northwoods, commissioned staff are spiritually ready to minister to the congregation and community on a personal level.
- Care Responsibilities: The expression of care may include but not be limited to: Prayer, teaching, encouragement, shepherding, equipping, personal ministry, and visitation.
- A spiritual leader in our community who contributes to the spiritual growth and formation of the people he/she leads and influences publicly and privately.
Full-Time
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Administration
- Technical: Work closely with the Technical Arts Pastor for ministry events in the church.
- Accountability: Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Technical Arts Pastor for the purpose of accountability as well as assistance in accomplishing established tasks and goals.
- Staff Meetings: If possible, attend all staff meetings for encouragement, team building, and expanding a ministry mindset.
- Clerical: Create documents when necessary for running various types of equipment in the presentation rooms in the church.
Audio, Video and Lighting Responsibilities
- Develop: Maintenance schedules, guidelines, and procedures for audio, video and lighting equipment in the church.
- Building Volunteer Teams: Work alongside the Technical Arts Pastor to build volunteer teams of, as well as any additional personnel needed to effectively execute all global rehearsals, worship events, funerals, weddings, multi-site campuses, and other events.
- Setup/Teardown: Audio - Assist with various setup needs withing the global ministries as well as help the Lead Audio Engineer with any needs they have in the auditorium. Video – Make sure the global rooms are ready with ProPresenter content for various ministries. Lighting – create lighting for Converge and other ministry events that take place in the Student Center.
- Excellence: Work with the Technical Arts Pastor in developing excellence in the Creative Arts department. Our motto – “Whatever we touch, we make it better.”
- Skill Development: Learn to run global audio consoles to be able to serve in any audio capacity around the church as needed. Get proficient with using ProPresenter. Become familiar with the lighting console in the student center to be able to write and edit scenes for songs and events.
Volunteer Development
- Assimilation, shepherding, and team building.
- Volunteer Care: Prayer, encouragement, gifts, and bringing new ideas for valuing volunteers.
Interaction with Others
The Creative Arts Technical Associate will work closely with the Technical Arts Pastor. He/she will also work closely with volunteers in the Creative Arts Department.
Desired Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics
This person must be a person with technical abilities. They should know or be able to understand/learn the basics of audio systems, lighting, and media equipment we use. They should be detail oriented with a critical eye/ear for technical matters. Investment into the lives of volunteers is a must.
Beneficial Spiritual Gifts
Leadership, Administration, Helps
Education and Experience Required
Experience with technical equipment is necessary, or the ability to quickly learn various types of equipment used.
Part-Time
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Canton Campus
- Recruitment and Care: Recruit and develop volunteers to be a part of the worship and production team.
- Development: Work side-by-side with the Creative Arts Team in developing musical excellence and creativity in this ministry.
- Brainstorm:Meet as scheduled with the Music Team and Creative Arts Team for planning of the services.
- Reports:Provide regular reports to the Worship Pastor and Production Pastor for the purpose of accountability and assistance in accomplishing goals.
- Train:Implement training to raise up volunteers who adhere to church philosophies and standards of excellence.
- Rehearsals:Leading rehearsals for Sunday services.
- Schedule:Schedule Canton teams for worship and production teams.
- Technical:Oversee the care of all the technical equipment and gear for Canton including set up and tear down processes.
- Lead Worship: Lead the congregation in worship in Canton Sunday Services.
Personal Development
- Creative Arts Meetings: Attend departmental, supervisory, and music team meetings.
- Staff Meetings: Attend Staff meetings for global, visionary, and organizational matters.
- Canton Meetings: Attend meeting with Canton Campus pastor for campus-specific matters.
Commissioned Responsibilities and Expectations
- At Northwoods, commissioned staff are spiritually ready to minister to the congregation and community on a personal level.
- Care Responsibilities: The expression of care may include but not be limited to: Prayer, teaching, encouragement, shepherding, equipping, personal ministry, and visitation.
- A spiritual leader in our community who contributes to the spiritual growth and formation of the people he/she leads and influences publicly and privately.
Interaction with Others
This person will work closely with the Canton Campus Pastor, Creative Arts Staff, Technical Arts Pastor and the Volunteer Worship Leaders in set planning, creative element implementation, weekend service reviews, cross-team troubleshooting, and special event planning and execution. He/she will also lead and develop relationships with Creative Arts volunteers in Canton.
Desired Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics
This person must be a creative person with leadership abilities. An understanding of a presence-driven worship is necessary. Must be a team player willing to work with others and develop teams. Pastoral training and leadership development experience is preferred. Proficiency on a rhythm sections instrument is preferred.
Beneficial Software Knowledge
Office Suite, Planning Center Online, Finale, ProPresenter, Vista, Ableton
Beneficial Spiritual Gifts
Leadership, Shepherding, and Teaching
Education and Experience Required
Some music or ministry-related education and experience is helpful but not required.
Full-Time
Position Description
The Equip Pastor is responsible for leading our Doing What Jesus Did (DWJD) class, stewarding the prophetic gift across Northwoods, and training believers in apologetics.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership
- Lead and facilitate DWJD in the fall & spring semesters.
- Work to lead Northwoods into more of the Holy Spirit
- Cast regular vision for Equip Ministries
- Grow volunteer teams.
- Develop volunteer leaders.
- Provide spiritual leadership in the community both publicly and privately.
Teaching
- Teach DWJD
- Teach on the prophetic
- Teach apologetics.
Prayer & Pastoral Care
- Lead Thursday night prayer appointments
- Regular involvement in the Prayer Room
- Help coordinate and lead corporate Prayer Meetings
- Serve at other Life Help Events (Freedom Weekend, Setting Captives Free)
Communication
- Regular Communication with:
- Supervisor
- Life Help Admin
- Volunteer teams
- Life Help Team
- Prompt email/phone responses to congregational needs
Administration
- Manage the budget for Equip Ministries
- Attend various staff meetings.
- Life Help Team meetings
- Regular 1-on-1 meetings with Supervisor
- All staff meetings
- Update & manage the church database (Ministry Platform) as needed.
Pastoral Responsibilities and Expectation
- Credentialing: Pursue and maintain ministerial credentials through Fellowship of Evangelical Churches (F.E.C.). Be an active participant in F.E.C. denominational events and initiatives.
- Care Responsibilities: The expressions of pastoral care may include but not be limited to: Prayer, teaching, encouragement, shepherding, equipping, personal ministry, and visitation.
- Officiant: Specific functions pastors officiate include weddings (and pre-marital counseling), funerals, baptisms, and communion.
- Pastor On Call Rotation: Every Pastor will serve on a scheduled rotation, with the assignment to meet emergency needs and after-hours care to our congregation. Expectations include being available 24/7 by phone, responsible management of requests, needs, and emergencies, and ensuring hospital visitations are being made
- Benevolence: Be familiar with case details for benevolence and how the team comes to a final approval. Be exposed to the Benevolence Team and their meetings as well as any related reporting.
- Counseling: Provide short-term personal ministry to individuals, couples, and families using biblical principles and providing effective treatment goals. (One-to-one sessions).
Desired Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics
- Previous experience and training in ministry
- Biblical understanding of the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Personal experience with the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Ability to teach, mentor and train people in the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Ability to continually learn and grow personally.
- Skill with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams and Pro Presenter
Beneficial Spiritual Gifts
Prophecy, Discernment, Teaching, Leadership
Education and Experience Required
A degree in the Bible or Theology is preferred. Experience in ministry settings where the Holy Spirit is present is very important.
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