Location: Strongsville,OH, USA
Orchard NEO is a church planting program located in Northeast Ohio. In partnership with Christ Community Chapel (CCC), Orchard NEO aims at raising up men passionate about reaching Northeast Ohio through local churches. Orchard NEO works alongside these planters to realize God's vision for their role in this mission, training them to be as effective as possible. To accomplish our goal, we are committed to identifying, training, supporting, and deploying as many church planters as it takes to reach Northeast Ohio.
Position Description: Orchard NEO Church Planters will be responsible for developing and implementing vision frames for new church plants over a 2-year program. Planters will work with Orchard NEO coaches and ministry leaders at Christ Community Chapel (CCC) to develop the structures of their churches. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing deep understandings of the communities they are launching in, recruiting launch teams, and discipling future leaders with the help of their coaches. The selected resident will be expected to model Christ in all aspects of their personal and professional ministries and demonstrate an ability to implement coaching into practice. This position reports to the Executive Director of Operations.
Responsibilities:
1st Year of Residency
Maintain a deep and consistent relationship with Jesus
Attend weekly church services at CCC and serve as directed
Preach at various local churches
Attend weekly lectures and seminars and complete associated readings
Craft church plant vision
Participate in weekly coaching sessions
Responsible for developing launch team and its team members
Host consistent vision and recruiting meetings for launch team
Practice Biblical hospitality with neighbors and launch team members
Regularly pastor and disciple future church members
Coordinate and execute community events and service projects
Develop and enact ministry strategies
Train group members in community engagement and evangelism
Identify and prepare future church leadership team
Launch church
2nd Year of Residency and Beyond
Plan and execute weekend services for launched church
Prepare and deliver weekly sermons
Attend weekly coaching and logistical oversight meetings
Disciple and train church leaders and members
Oversee operational items within the church
Participate in off-boarding process into full church independence
Dynamic and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Bachelor's degree in theology or biblical studies preferred, or a bachelor's degree with a focus on ministry and theological training
2+ years of ministry work experience; community non-profit, sales or customer service experience is a plus
Strong interpersonal skills; both written and verbal
Time management and problem skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Must be innovative and strategic
Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks with limited resources
Able to adapt and change based on the needs of the church
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