Northside Christian Church - Men's Minister

In 1970, Northside Christian Church started with a handful of families in the basement of a home. This small group of people had faith that God would use this new church to expand His Kingdom, but they couldn’t imagine what God would do with their answering of His call. As Northside grew, an agreement was made with a 7th Day Adventist church in the area for the use of their building. With their services taking place on Saturday evenings, Northside was able to hold their Sunday morning services in their unused building. A few years later, the church purchased their first permanent location on Grantline Road which they called “The White House”. In 1974, Northside built its first of several buildings on that same Grantline Road property adjacent to the white house, met as a church for almost 30 years and expanded the space multiple times to make room for more.

In 1993, a local farmer in New Albany reached out to the church with an offer to sell 47 acres of his property off of Charlestown Road to the church for ten thousand dollars an acre. The leaders of the church weren’t looking for a new location, and not this much land, but they realized that God was calling Northside to a future that was beyond their expectations, so they purchased the land. The Church quickly outgrew the Grantline location and built what is the center of the current campus in 2002. A few years later that they also built the 2000 seat auditorium in 2006 that we use today.

Currently known as a "big church that feels small", Northside currently has a focus on discipleship and life changing community, while keeping an eye out for "The One", a term that has major impact through our Strategic Planning process and partnership with Intentional Churches.

In 2023 a capital campaign, Setting the Table, was completed that provided the funds to renovate some of our spaces (adult classrooms, student auditorium, kids auditorium and class rooms, special needs suite). The majority of the renovations are complete (anticiated completion of entire project - December 2023), and we are enjoying our updated spaces! The campaign also allowed for Northside to become completely debt free and ready for what is next.

Job Summary

The Men’s Groups Minister leads, guides, and empowers men to ensure life transformation through Jesus and become all they are designed, called, and gifted to be.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the efforts to move the men of Northside into healthy, biblical, life-changing community (Life Groups and other discipling environments).
• Recruit, train, develop, and coach Life Group Leaders.
• Lead men’s and group leader events.
• Be the creative engine and lead visionary for Men’s Ministry at Northside.
• Write, develop and/or identify the best life group study material to be used for men’s ministry.
• Evaluate ministries and make recommendations for improvement.
• Regularly report to the church’s Adult Ministries Groups & Discipleship Pastor about the accomplishments of our Men’s Ministry.
• Participate in general duties as needed (counseling, Pastor on Call, etc.)
• Prioritizes and manages multiple projects simultaneously, and follows through on issues in a timely manner.
• Attend all church staff meetings and retreats.
• Assist in all church-wide events (Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.)
• Serve at all weekend services (other than the 12 approved weekends off per year) by being available before, after, and at times during services (other than the service you are attending).
• Collaborate with the Adult Ministries Team on the annual ministry budget and be able to work within that budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Groups Ministry and moving people into biblical, life-changing community.
• Strategic thinker to develop an overall ministry strategy.
• Must be able to lead and create a discipleship/mentor environment.
• Have an eye for details and the capacity to see the big picture.
• Strong communicator and have a high tolerance for stress.
• Able to inspire and motivate others to serve.
• Partner with others on the adult ministries team.
• Commitment to the vision and values of Northside Christian Church and the Adult Ministries team.
• Committed to growth in knowledge and maturity in this area of ministry and leadership.
• Communicates and relates well to all life stages of men.
• Able to take direction and work well in a team atmosphere.
• Able to mediate between different personalities and keep the team focused.
• Always looking to improve connections with men and the ministry to men.
• Identifies and provides opportunities to improve the capabilities of other people. Brings out the best in people.
• Listens well. Is aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and takes continuous action to improve personal capability and impact on others.
• Mac computer skills preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• BA or BS degree preferred.
• A minimum 3-5 years of experience in a ministerial capacity.
• Attend Northside Christian Church and a commitment to 3C's faithfulness.