Grace Church Lititz is A Jesus Church Where the Gospel is Central, where lost people are found, and found people follow Jesus. Our staff team is unified, energized, and operates with trust, humility, and health. Our church is in a season of substantial Holy Spirit-empowered momentum, and we are seeing many lives transformed by the power of the gospel and rising engagement across all generations. We've enjoyed growing our passion and a deep sense of God’s presence in worship, as well as significant growth in attendance. For the right leader, this isn’t just a job. It’s a calling to help us shape a church that is increasingly becoming A Jesus Church Where the Gospel is Central.
Position Summary At Grace Church, the Next Steps Director / Pastor advances our mission of helping people find and follow Jesus by leading clear, relational pathways that guide people into belonging, spiritual growth, and meaningful engagement in the life of the church.
Reports to:
Adult Ministries Pastor
Primary Responsibilities
Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for the Next Steps ministry as the primary engagement hub for guests and attenders, ensuring a warm, welcoming environment.
Equip, oversee, and lead Next Steps volunteer teams, with a focus on warmth, clarity, and confidence.
Own and implement the guest process, guiding clear movement from guest to member.
Lead Next-Step’s workflows for guest follow-up.
Oversee and facilitate connection spaces.
Coordinate special Sunday and seasonal engagement moments (Easter, Christmas, etc.).
Partner with ministry leaders to maintain healthy on-ramps into groups and serving, developing a volunteer pipeline from attendance to active participation.
Utilize Planning Center and Clearstream to track engagement, standardize follow-up, and ensure consistent care and communication.
Monitor and report engagement metrics, using insights to continually improve systems, communication, and ministry effectiveness.
Collaborate with staff teams to ensure collaboration and communication of shared goals.
General Responsibilities
Be With and Be Like Jesus
Embrace a “Send Me” Attitude
Trust that God Can
Honor Others with Honesty
Lead Yourself and Others
Qualifications & Skills
A strong, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for youth ministry and life-transformation.
Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Fits the Grace Church cultural and staff team.
Classification:
Full-time, Exempt
Hourly Commitment:
40 hours/week. Monday-Thursday and Sunday mornings
Detailed Job Description
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Position Summary At Grace Church, the Next Steps Director / Pastor advances our mission of helping people find and follow Jesus by leading clear, relational pathways that guide people into belonging, spiritual growth, and meaningful engagement in the life of the church.
Reports to:
Adult Ministries Pastor
Primary Responsibilities
Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for the Next Steps ministry as the primary engagement hub for guests and attenders, ensuring a warm, welcoming environment.
Equip, oversee, and lead Next Steps volunteer teams, with a focus on warmth, clarity, and confidence.
Own and implement the guest process, guiding clear movement from guest to member.
Lead Next-Step’s workflows for guest follow-up.
Oversee and facilitate connection spaces.
Coordinate special Sunday and seasonal engagement moments (Easter, Christmas, etc.).
Partner with ministry leaders to maintain healthy on-ramps into groups and serving, developing a volunteer pipeline from attendance to active participation.
Utilize Planning Center and Clearstream to track engagement, standardize follow-up, and ensure consistent care and communication.
Monitor and report engagement metrics, using insights to continually improve systems, communication, and ministry effectiveness.
Collaborate with staff teams to ensure collaboration and communication of shared goals.
General Responsibilities
Be With and Be Like Jesus
Embrace a “Send Me” Attitude
Trust that God Can
Honor Others with Honesty
Lead Yourself and Others
Qualifications & Skills
A strong, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for youth ministry and life-transformation.
Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Fits the Grace Church cultural and staff team.
Classification:
Full-time, Exempt
Hourly Commitment:
40 hours/week. Monday-Thursday and Sunday mornings
Detailed Job Description
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