JOB FUNCTION:
Provides pastoral care, spiritual direction, and counseling to the church body, with a specific focus on strengthening marital bonds and nurturing families.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pastoral Care and Counseling
-Provide pastoral counseling including, but not limited to, premarital, crisis, grief, spiritual formation, marriage, and family
Marriage & Family Ministry
-Responsible for oversight of the wedding process (premarital counseling, communication with couples, etc.)
-Lead and facilitate marriage enrichment workshops and classes
-Offer guidance on parenting and family dynamics
-Regular accountability, leadership development, and support for the Vineyard Kids Director and Vineyard Youth Director
Funeral Ministry
-Conduct funerals with compassion and sensitivity
-Offer comfort, hope, and spiritual support to grieving individuals and families.
-Collaborate with the bereaved to plan and personalize funeral services
-Assist in coordinating logistics for funeral services, including liaising with funeral homes and coordinating with the church staff.
Spiritual Leadership and Teaching
-Preach and teach during church services and special events.
-Lead, oversee, train and recruit members for the Prayer Ministry team
Administration
-Maintain strict confidentiality in all counseling sessions
-Manage scheduling and appointments for counseling sessions.
-Assist in budget planning for marriage and family ministry initiatives
Perform all other duties as assigned or apparent
BENEFITS:
-Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
-Retirement plan with a generous company match.
-Flexible work arrangements
-Generous PTO policy
-Paid parental leave
-The chance to contribute to the growth and impact of a vibrant church community.
-Positive and collaborative work environment within a dedicated team.