Director of Connections Job - Schweitzer Church, Springfield, Missouri

Three major ou_noemailes of the Position:
1. To make a great first impression with guests, so that they sense we anticipated their arrival, they were we_noemailed personally and kindly, they were able to participate with ease in way finding and directions, and they could quickly and easily discern a next step in connecting with Schweitzer.
2. To craft the next step of connection by the creating and launching new small group experiences so that guests b_noemaile friends who grow in the faith.
3. To facilitate integration into serving with Schweitzer by sharing opportunities and connecting interested persons with leaders of their preferred ministries.

Helpful Strengths-finder categories: Woo, Connector, Organizer

Specific responsibilities and on-going tasks include (but are not limited to):
First Impressions
- recruitment, empowering, and care for First Impressions team of Volunteers
-_noemailanizing and inviting new guests to the "All In" new guests experience
- oversight of Hospitality coordinator
- Coordinate with Communications Director regarding signage, internal building_noemailmunication and aesthetics for a great first impression

Small Groups
- Create, Invite, and Gather newly identified guests into a small group experience
- At the end, participants will have the beginnings of a small group, with a growing sense of belonging
- Collaborate with lay small groups team to support existing small groups

Connecting to ministries
- have a general awareness of the breadth of ministries so that interests can be matched with opportunities
- create two or three general on-ramps/service opportunities that are broad in engagement and bless either the local_noemailmunity and/or the church body

This position may be suited for person pursuing a pastoral role, or it may be a director level position.