I was told last week by Justin Lathrop of HelpStaff.me that they are searching for a Pastor of Core Groups & Connections for a great church of 6,000 in Surprise, AZ named Radiant Church. The website for the church is: www.radiantchurch.com Below are a few bullet points to describe the church.
-Senior Pastor is Lee McFarland who left the Executive Offices of Microsoft and started the church in 1997
-The goal of the church is to spiritually to connect people with Jesus
-They desire to strategically delight the “customer” with a WOW experience
-Pastor Lee says, “It’s a constant reality check—we can’t let ourselves ignore the miracle that happen each weekend!”
-Three years in a row, Outreach Magazine has named Radiant the fastest growing Assemblies of God church in the country, and the fourth largest.
Here are a few key points about the position:
-Full time position reporting to the senior pastor
-This is a new pastoral position being developed
-The target is to provide 52 unforgettable experiences that builds bridges and turn on lights to the community
-There are three overall areas in which to achieve this target. They are Content (material, curriculum & Core Group Structure), Environment (created to help the guest feel comfortable yet engaged), and Volunteerism (celebrating and equipping those who serve).
The Person who fills this position needs to be:
-Called to Ministry (all jobs)
-Full of Integrity and Character, Trustworthy
-Authentic, Real
-Creative, Dreamer, Visionary Leader
-Culturally Relevant, Innovative
-Self Motivated, Driven, Energetic
-Servant Hearted, Humble
-Coachable, Flexible, Adaptable, Open Handed
If you’re interested in the position, click here to submit your resume.