Job Classification

Full-Time, Exempt                                

Compensation

TBD based on experience

Outcomes and Results 

1. A fully equipped, healthy, and established church planter, to be able to plant a fully equipped, healthy, and established church. 
2. Gathering a core-team of at least 40 individuals (both from The Well & other connections) to help form a new church.
3. The Well’s continued progress towards Exalt, Disciple, Send.
4. The Well being in a better place when the planter leaves, because of the planter’s effort and contributions.
5. Leaders are taken from The Well to the new church plant, as well as new leaders developed who will fill-in prior leader’s place.

Major Responsibilities and Activities 

1. Build full ministry plans for a new church plant.
2. Ministry Team Development (MTD) to support the new church plant. 
3. Learning contract created, tweaked, and followed for growth and health.
4. Lead a key ministry at The Well, helping it to flourish and developing a successful roll-off plan once planting becomes primary focus.
5. Lead Sunday morning ministry areas.
6. Lead and participate in multiple ministry areas within the church that will help The Well grow, but also to build relationships with potential core-team members.
7. Participate as a part of the preaching and teaching team, and help develop and lead core events.
8. Participate in and potentially lead a Community Group (CG) that would eventually multiply other CGs.
9. Create a major ministry within The Well from scratch, and sustain this ministry by implementing plans and leaders.
10. Disciple various leaders and men within the church for their personal growth and health.
11. Be active in sharing the gospel, participating in Disciple-Making Intensive groups.
12. Develop a Missional Community (MC) or something equivalent in the planter’s target area.
13. Creates an environment that upholds the Team Covenant and encourages camaraderie among teammates.
14. Identifies areas of opportunity and proactively takes steps to improve in those areas.
15. Lead out in emotional and spiritual health in all areas of ministry.
16. Fulfills other duties as assigned by the Ministry Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Qualificaitons 

1. Qualified “elder” based upon 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1; a man full of character.
2. Works well with a team, and desires to be a family, not just an organization.
3. Strong theological framework and conviction about core Christian truths.
4. A deep knowledge and passion for the Scriptures, and the ability to lead through them.
5. A love for people far from God, and a deep desire and conviction to see them enter into the Family of God.
6. A heart for the local church, and a conviction of the church’s importance in the reaching of the lost, equipping of the saints, and overall glory of God.
7. Ability to disciple and develop leaders and ability to help with discipleship in The Well’s system of spiritual formation.
8. “Starter” personality; the ability to start and sustain new ministries and movements.
9. A self-motivated person; doesn’t need to be told what to do, but rather sees a need, and wants to solve that need.
10. Ability to coordinate and collaborate with elders, staff, and various lay leaders at The Well to help maintain vibrant communication.
11. A person of action, encouragement, and faith.
12. Can adequately handle God’s Word and both teach and preach the Word effectively.
13. Ability to oversee various ministry leaders and staffers to help them operate at full capacity. 
14. Proactive about being informed about what is coming & taking steps to solve potential problems before they arise.

Culture 

1. 1. Actively participating in the life of The Well by attending weekly gatherings, upholding the core beliefs and values, joining a community group, and living out the mission of the Well.
   2. Theologically aligns with the core beliefs of The Well  and becomes a church member within 3 months of hire (if not already a member).
   3. Adhering to the Team Covenant and sees themselves as an owner of the mission, vision, values The Well upholds.
   4. Works well with a team and desires to be a family first, before an organization. 

Weekly Time Commitment 

Full-time ministry often requires more than 40 hours a week. However, the planter will be careful to not allow ministry to encroach upon the most important areas of his life. A personal devotional life is expected to be vibrant. Commitment to prayer, Scripture, and other means of grace (spiritual disciplines) are expected to be done throughout the week. This is of primary importance, at the expense of anything listed above. Along with this, sacrifice, care for, and full commitment to one’s family is of importance beyond all that is listed below. 

 

Obviously, week to week will vary, however this should give a general sense of responsibility:

Year 1

• Personal Development 8-12
• New Church Plant Development 4-8
• Staff Responsibilities for The Well (i.e. Sunday Responsibilities, Pastoral Care, etc.) 25-30
• Administrative & Organizational Tasks (i.e. emails, staff meetings, planning meetings, etc.) 3-8

                  40 - 55 Hrs.

 

Year 2

• Personal Development 8-12
• New Church Plant Development 25-30
• Staff Responsibilities for The Well 4-8
• Administrative & Organizational Tasks 3-8

      40 - 55 Hrs.