Care Ministry Admin
About Peace Church
Peace Church, located just south of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a vibrant community of believers dedicated to spreading the gospel and serving the needs of our congregation and the wider community. Founded in 1965 as an RCA church, Peace Church has since transitioned to a nondenominational congregation. Our theological roots are deeply Reformed, and we pride ourselves on being conservative and gospel-centered in our teachings and practices.
Our commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ drives us to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and spiritual growth is nurtured. We are proud to share that our dedication to spreading God's word and our community outreach efforts have not gone unnoticed. For another year, Peace Church has made Outreach Magazine's list of 100 Fastest Growing Churches.
Our church is not just a place of worship; it's a community. From our passionate worship services to our engaging community events, every aspect of Peace Church is designed to bring people closer to God and each other.
Function
Peace Church is seeking a Care Ministry Admin who will support our Care Pastor in the develop and coordination of care. Our vision as a church is to see the gospel embraced and passed on for generations of kingdom impact. We long to see Peace Church be known by our community as a church who cares and is equipped to care for one another. As the Care Ministry Admin, you will support our Care Pastor as he works with various ministries.
Ministries included in the oversight of this pastor are Care (zone) Elders, Funerals, Counseling, Global Missions, Visitation Team, and Prayer Team. The Care Ministry Admin may provide administrative support in each of these areas, with a primary focus on coordinating care. This position reports to the Pastor of Care but also works closely with other members of the staff team. This is a part-time position.
Accountability
Noah Kamper
Care Pastor
Commitment
1. Monday coordination and planning meeting with Care Pastor.
2. Tuesday mornings every 2 weeks (staff chapel).
3. This is a part-time, hourly 20 hours weekly on average.
4. Work schedule includes at least 12 hours weekly in the office and the remaining in-person schedule negotiable. Occasional weeknights and weekends (including Sunday mornings) may be required for meetings and events.
5. Attendance at team meetings, staff meetings, and other staff functions expected.
6. Not eligible for full-time benefits.
Qualifications
1. Have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with Peace Church's statements of faith.
2. Actively support the mission, vision, and leadership of Peace Church.
3. Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in a related field.
4. Administrative experience preferably in a ministry or not-for-profit setting.
5. Strong organizational, process, and time management skills.
6. A servant’s heart with attention to detail while also comfortable speaking into ministry priorities and strategy.
7. Collaborator with other staff members and ministries to promote the church’s overall mission and health.
8. Humble, Hungry, and People-Smart (see Patrick Lencioni, The Ideal Team Player).
9. Able to work within the organizational structure of Peace Church.
10. Able to independently organize, plan, and execute recurring or periodic projects and tasks within a deadline.
11. Able to independently follow up on details/tasks and manage many details/tasks, while keeping the big picture in mind.
12. Able to effectively operate software such as Microsoft/Apple office suite, Planning Center Online, and Asana.
13. Able to solve problems.
14. Flexible and adaptable.
15. Model of hospitality.
16. Able to maintain confidentiality.
Responsibilities
1. Use Planning Center, Asana, Notebird and other church tools to coordinate care efforts.
2. Assist the Care Pastor in managing the Notebird App and Planning Center and helping to train and troubleshoot for Care Elders using them.
3. Schedule appointments, manage calendar invites, and coordinate meetings.
4. Submit Communication Arts request forms for Care related events and communication needs.
5. Manage incoming prayer requests and regularly update prayer chain.
6. Document and send out urgent prayer request emails via Mailchimp.
7. Track and manage pastoral care requests, ensuring timely follow-up and documentation.
8. Compile, manage and help create Care-related docs & files including Referral and Resource Lists, Elder Handbook, Prayer Team Standards, etc.
9. Assist in the management of Care expense budgets.
10. Assist in Care special projects and events as able.
11. Other duties assigned by the Care Pastor.
12. Work with other department admins.
Professional Expectations
Includes such items as:
1. Participate as a team member in the Peace Staff, attending staff chapel, retreats, meetings, etc.
2. Participate in the life of Peace Church, attending worship and essential events.
3. Should be or become a member of Peace Church.
4. Exhibit character consistent with a follower of Jesus in a church leadership role.
