Caring Ministries Director
First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs
Full-Time | Benefits Eligible | Sunday-Thursday with on-call availability
First Presbyterian Church is seeking a Caring Ministries Director to help lead and shape a culture of care as we live out our mission to be Light + Life for the City.
This role blends strategic leadership with pastoral presence, equipping teams, building care systems, and walking alongside individuals and families through seasons of need, grief, and transition.
Position Overview
The Caring Ministries Director leads teams grounded in faith to compassionately care for the congregation and fulfills the strategic vision for care-related ministry programs of First Presbyterian Church.
QualificationsKey Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Caring Ministries Pastor, oversee Caring Ministries initiatives and care systems
- Serve as staff advisor to the Board of Deacons and volunteer teams
- Coordinate memorial services and support grieving families
- Oversee care programs such as Growing Through Grief
- Meet with individuals seeking prayer, care, or assistance
- Participate in hospital visits, counseling, and pastoral care
- Recruit, train, and support care ministry volunteers
- Collaborate with staff on ministry goals, planning, and initiatives
- Participate in worship leadership and churchwide efforts
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in ministry, counseling, social work, or related field (required)
- Master’s degree in related field (preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in pastoral care, ministry leadership, or similar field
- Experience leading teams and working within a church or nonprofit setting
Skills & Strengths
- Strong pastoral care, empathy, and relational skills
- Warm, approachable, and culturally sensitive
- Organized, detail-oriented, and administratively strong
- Clear and compassionate communicator
- Able to navigate complex and sensitive situations with wisdom
Personal & Spiritual Characteristics
- A growing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Alignment with the mission and values of First Pres and ECO
- Emotionally healthy, trustworthy, and team-oriented
- Humble, adaptable, and committed to serving others
Why First Pres?
Join a team that is passionate about caring for people well and building a strong, Christ-centered community. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while helping shape a ministry that ensures no one hurts alone.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in ministry, counseling, social work, or related field
- Master's degree in related field
- 5+ years of experience in pastoral care, ministry leadership, or similar field
- Experience leading teams and working within a church or nonprofit setting
- Strong pastoral care, empathy, and relational skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, and administratively strong
- Clear and compassionate communicator
- Ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations with wisdom
- Alignment with the mission and values of First Pres and ECO and a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
What We Do
First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs is a worshiping community in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. It exists to see lives transformed in the power of Christ, shaping believers into Christian disciples who proclaim the Light of the Gospel and demonstrate the Life of Jesus to the city, bringing many to saving faith in Christ and the whole world to glorify God.
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