Groups Director

The Groups Director will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the church's small group ministry. This includes recruiting, training, and supporting small group leaders, developing and implementing strategies to enhance group participation and growth, and ensuring the overall effectiveness and impact of the small group ministry.

• Respond to emails or phone calls related to groups in a timely manner
• Edit and help oversee & approve groups in the group database
• Prepare small group team update report monthly
• Set up and assist with Group Leadership Training and Coaches Training
• Manage a Sunday team to create representation at Guest Services & Growth Track to promote groups
• Coordinate entry of attributes for leaders, co-leaders, coaches into Planning Center Online (PCO)
• Run reports on PCO to see which leaders have not completed all steps of the Growth Track & Lakeside Group Leadership Training
• Maintain regular communication with the group Coordinators, Coaches and Leaders through unity nights, meetings and training
• Supply resources to leaders - Group Leader Training Manual, Coach's Playbook, statistics, curriculum, etc.
• Support in Group Leader Training
• Ensure all data is entered properly in PCO
• Evaluate trainings and look for ways to improve
• Assist with development and implementation of plans for recruiting new leaders and coaches and leader retention at each campus
• Help establish a small group structure that ensures the vision is fulfilled alongside the campus and small group staff
• Collaborate with the Creative Department to generate effective promotional materials to reach the community
• Train leaders in PCO Groups
• Assisting/overseeing with curriculum approvals for groups
• Partner with campus admin to manage on-campus group bookings through the PCO calendar and ensuring rooms are properly prepared and equipped with the necessary resources
• Partner with Kids team for childcare utilization for select on-campus groups

• Previous experience in ministry preferred
• Associate degree or comparable experience required
• Proven exceptional organization and leadership skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Intermediate to advanced level Office 365
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to work after hours or on weekends when needed
• Exceptional work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Capable to handle multiple projects effectively

• Heart of a servant
• Share the vision and carry the culture of Lakeside to “Make Disciples, New Ones, Better Ones” with integrity and passion
• Self-led, high-capacity individual, comfortable working independently without constant supervision

• Regular attendance to Sunday experiences
• Attendance to All-Staff events including but not limited to
  • 21 Days of Prayer
  • Serve Day
  • First Wednesday Worship Experiences
  • 7 Nights of Revival
  • All Easter and Christmas Experiences
  • Men’s/Women’s Nights
  • Marriage & Freedom Conferences
• Obedience to Biblical tithing principles