SUMMARY
The Director of Recovery will perform as the spiritual and organizational point person for the Recovery ministry of Pinelake Church. This person will execute the strategy, values, and vision of the Care & Recovery Team of Pinelake Church within the context of the Recovery ministry. This person will act as the point person by creating support group content, recruiting lay leaders, organizing and launching groups at each of the Pinelake campuses. This will be achieved through partnering with a Pinelake staff member at each campus. The Pastor of Recovery will ensure the vitality of community, discipleship and that therapeutic standards are held consistent within Pinelake support groups. This role will serve as a model for Emotional Health in Leadership.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works in coordination with the overall goals and objectives of Pinelake Church.
- Assists the Lead Pastor of Care & Recovery to work toward excellence in all areas of the ministry.
- Basic personal responsibilities:
- Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer, and meditation.
- Maintain proper priorities in your home including your spouse and children (if married and/or with children).
- Faithfully support the ministries of Pinelake by maintaining wise stewardship measures over the resources entrusted to you.
- Maintain active participation in an adult-group.
- Reflect a growing awareness and practice of personal Emotional Healthy Spirituality.
- Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner to glorify Christ and further the mission and ministry purposes of Pinelake Church (Colossians 3:23-24).
- Value the 7 H’s of our staff culture in their heart, home, and life (Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health, and Harmony).
SPECIFIC LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with the Lead Pastor of Care & Recovery to develop and maintain an effective support group vision and strategy that serves a broad range of individuals in recovery at Pinelake.
- Coordinate with the Campus Pastor at each campus to identify a Pinelake Staff member who is capable of being the Campus Recovery representative. This person will partner to equip and enable Recovery ministry at their campus.
- Responsible to recruit, lead, equip and develop lay group leaders at each campus.
- Lead support groups weekly.
- Host, recruit and facilitate onsite workshops and intensives for individuals in our Pinelake recovery community.
- Exemplify and lead the staff in accordance with the Vision, Mission of Pinelake Church, and the Staff Values.
- Oversight and accountability of the Recovery budget.
- Stay abreast of all Recovery ministry trends; develop short term and long-term vision and strategies to address any current/potential issues and project ways to meet growth needs.
- Upholds the Policies and Procedures of Pinelake Church.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises volunteer lay-leaders & support the Campus Recovery staff representative within the recovery work they lead.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The minimum requirements for the Pastor of Recovery is a Bachelor’s degree, but an advanced degree is preferred (with a focus in Christian psychology or counseling). Also, Church based ministry experience and support group leadership experience are competitive attributes.