Groups Associate

About the Role

The Groups Associate will serve with the Growth Director to oversee Life Groups and men’s discipleship groups (if applicable), while acting as the staff representative on the Men's Ministry Team (if applicable). The role focuses on helping members of Fellowship Bible Church grow in their love of the Gospel and fostering smaller, more intimate groups of growth to create life-changing communities throughout SWMO.

The Groups Associate will provide organizational support in assimilation (next step cards) and event planning for spiritual growth initiatives, including Life Groups, Men’s ministry/discipleship groups, and young adults. This includes caring for existing Life Groups, pioneering new groups, and overseeing key events for the Growth Department.

Qualifications

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital, growing personal relationship with Him.
• A commitment to moral purity.
• Alignment with and ability to live out the vision and mission of Fellowship Bible Church in personal life.
• The ability to manage multiple projects with multiple deadlines.
• A self-starter with initiative.
• The ability to develop and manage a team of volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ.
• Live out the vision and mission of Fellowship Bible Church in personal life.
• Serve with the Life Group ministry, including:
  • Onboarding new Life Group Leaders.
  • Ensuring the health and equipping of current Life Group Leaders.
  • Connecting individuals interested in Life Groups with the right fit.
• Develop excellent Life Group Notes for leaders to follow and use.
• Create and oversee systems for onboarding and multiplying new Life Groups (e.g., training, website logistics, Life Group orientation) to launch more healthy groups, including college Life Groups.
• Serve as the Growth Department’s Assimilation point person in collaboration with the Care and Connections Associate, conducting next-step calls for Life Groups, Discipleship Groups, and anyone seeking spiritual growth opportunities.
• Communicate with and care for Life Group leaders to ensure they are shepherding their groups with excellence.
• Serve on the Men’s Team (if applicable), including:
  • Working with Department Directors to plan and execute the annual Fellowship Men’s Conference.
  • Overseeing men’s discipleship groups (if applicable).
  • Refining systems of care for existing discipleship group leaders.
  • Recruiting and onboarding new discipleship group leaders.
  • Working with the Care and Connections Associate to connect men through discipleship relationships.
  • Organizing, facilitating, and equipping others to lead Bible studies.
  • Planning and executing community events (e.g., men’s breakfast) to engage unengaged men.
• Provide oversight for planning Growth Department events such as Abide, Released Leadership Conference, and Men’s Conference.
• Provide leadership to various church-wide initiatives as assigned by the Directional Lead Pastor.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

This position qualifies for ministerial exemption.