GROUPS MINISTER, NRH CAMPUS

The mission of The Hills Church is to make and grow followers of Jesus: we do this together by being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did.

The purpose of the NRH Groups Minister is to develop and support the communities, leaders, and pathways that help people move from attending church to experiencing Christ-centered, transformational discipleship in community.

This individual should have personal experience participating in and leading within a discipleship group environment and demonstrate a passion for helping others experience spiritual growth alongside others.

TIMELINE: Accepting applications through January 16, 2027. Interviewing will begin after this date.

Key Responsibilities:

Champion the Church’s Groups Vision:

• Implement the church-wide groups and discipleship strategy at NRH campus.

• Partner with central groups leadership to contextualize ministry approaches while maintaining alignment with established vision, systems, and goals.

• Champion the value of biblical community at the NRH campus.

Develop Leaders:

• Recruit, coach, and implement Small Group Ministry Leaders who oversee Coaches and Small Group Leaders.

• Build a leadership pipeline for every level of groups’ ministry.

• Foster multiplication of groups and leaders.

Increase Group Engagement:

• Create clear pathways that help guests and attenders connect to biblical community.

• Collaborate with campus ministries and the Connections team to move people from attendance to engagement in groups.

• Track and analyze key ministry metrics, including participation, leader development, group health, retention, and multiplication, and adjust strategies accordingly.

Maintain Healthy Groups:

• Provide ongoing pastoral support and appreciation for Small Group Ministry Leaders, Coaches, and Small Group Leaders.

• Monitor group health and address leadership, pastoral care, or relational challenges as needed.

• Ensure groups remain healthy, aligned, and effective in accomplishing their discipleship purpose.

Collaborate with Campus and Central Teams:

• Serve as a key member of the NRH campus ministry team.

• Partner with other ministries (Kingdom Expansion, Next Gen, Counseling & Wellness, etc.) to create cohesive discipleship pathways.

• Participate in central groups meetings, planning, training, and ministry initiatives.

Requirements

Personal Spiritual Life & Practices:

• Actively participate in biblical community and demonstrate a commitment to Christ-centered relationships.

• Maintain healthy spiritual practices including prayer, Scripture engagement, worship, Sabbath, and personal spiritual growth.

• Lead from a place of spiritual maturity, integrity, and ongoing transformation, serving as a model for leaders and group participants.

Skills Required:

• Proven ability to recruit, disciple, and encourage volunteer leaders

• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching people how to lead a Christ-centered group

• Strong relational and communication skills

• Self-motivated, self-directed, and organized

• Collaborative team player who works well with staff and volunteers

General Ministerial Responsibilities:

• Hospital visits, weddings, funerals, minister-on-call, and spiritual direction

• Be at church during all three Sunday morning services

• Champion our staff’s Core Values

• Accept and abide by The Hills Church Statement of Faith and Leadership Covenant

• Champion The Hills Church Mission

• Active member of The Hills Church