Outreach Pastor/Director

Summary:

The Outreach Pastor/Director provides executive leadership to the community outreach efforts of The Life Church and builds Outreach into the mainstream lifestyle of the church. The Outreach Pastor/Director will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative strategies to connect with the church, the local community and beyond. This involves leading outreach initiatives, building relationships with community leaders, and coordinating volunteer efforts. They will work collaboratively with the Senior Pastors and church leadership team to carry out the vision of The Life Church. This position will also create opportunities for church volunteer engagement within the church and at the Memphis Dream Center. The ideal candidate has previous executive ministry experience and a passion to serve the community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to*: 


• Lead and oversee all Life Church Outreach efforts in the Memphis region

• Establish Outreach into the everyday culture of The Life Church

• Interact with The Life Church Location Pastors in Memphis and staff to accelerate Outreach efforts and volunteer engagement

• Work with The Life Church Leadership Team to implement new programming

• Cast the vision and mission of The Life Church Outreach in the community

• Vet new community partners and relationships to reflect the mission of The Life Church

• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with local school administration, non-profit leaders, community partners and government agencies

• Media spokesperson for The Life Church Outreach

• Operate as point for Outreach creative content design

• Manage and maintain the Outreach budget

Attributes and Skills Desired:

• A love for the church and a desire to be part of a life-giving church environment

• Commitment to modeling the following qualities: Integrity, Positive Attitude, Work Ethic, Excellence, Team Player, Achievement, Development, Humility, Commitment and Intuition

• Ability to motivate staff and volunteers

• Experience building and leading diverse teams of volunteers preferred

• Strong leadership and organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to speak publicly in large gatherings

• Proficient in basic computer skills and ability to learn systems

• Ability to work independently and is self-motivated

• Ability to work well with a diverse group of volunteers

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with organizational and personal information

• Ability to work with tight deadlines and maintain composure under pressure

*These descriptions are not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.