Connecting Ministry Director

Scope: Leads the Connect Ministry by creating clear pathways from first-time guests to fully engaged members, ensuring a welcoming and meaningful experience. Oversees first impressions (parking, greeting, hospitality, worship experience, communion) as well as connection events, membership, and serving opportunities that foster belonging and participation.

Responsibilities:

• Under the leadership of the Group Life Minister, guide the vision and strategy of the Connecting ministry, implementing its philosophy, theology, and best practices for healthy growth.
• Create and lead clear pathways that move people from first-time guests to fully engaged members, including guest services, follow-up, connection events, membership, and serving opportunities.
• Develop and implement plans for the Sunday Experience and special services, ensuring guests feel expected, welcomed, and valued, in collaboration with other departments.
• Recruit, train, and care for Connecting ministry volunteers and leaders, including those serving during special services and events.
• Oversee follow-up processes for first-time guests, including management of PCO workflows.
• Plan and coordinate connection events such as Welcome Lunches and oversee the Membership Class and interview process.
• Assist in developing and managing the ministry budget.
• Operate as a member of the Group Life team and support other churchwide events and initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

As a religious organization, all employees must agree to conduct themselves in a way that does not undermine or contradict the contents of the church's Doctrinal Statement and Statement on Marriage and Human Sexuality based upon its sincerely held religious beliefs, to qualify for employment with Northwest Bible Church. This is necessary to accomplish the Church’s religious mission, goals, and purpose.

• Active membership and participation at Northwest Bible Church.
• Demonstrate character and spiritual maturity consistent with ministry leadership.
• Articulate a sense of calling to serve in vocational ministry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to navigate conflict with conviction and love.
• 2-3 years relevant ministry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.