GC2 Navigator

Description

The Navigator is a seasoned ministry leader who primarily serves as a relational and spiritual guide who walks alongside church leaders in a prayerful, customized process of discovery, reflection, and action toward greater GC2 faithfulness. The Navigator supports aspects of this process, including promotion, resource development, guide facilitation, follow-up, and contract facilitator coordination. In addition, the Navigator builds and maintains relationships with internal and external constituencies across the Texas Baptists family, including other Navigators, ministry staff, and leaders, as well as pastors, church leaders, and other ministry partners. The Navigator will be responsible for carrying out the assigned duties within a specific geographical region of the state or other specified boundaries. 

Requirements

NOTE: Some descriptions may have more specific duties and/or goals and objectives attached to this form. Such attachments normally reflect unique aspects of specific locations, shifts, departments, etc.

NOTE: These requirements represent minimum levels in order to perform the job on a satisfactory basis. Candidates must have the ability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job.

1. In-depth understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge, generally acquired through earned bachelor's and master's degrees in a related field, and 10+ years of proven related experience required.

2. Exemplary servant leadership.

3. Active membership in a church supportive of Texas Baptists during employment. 

4. Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.

5. A broad understanding of church health and growth in a Baptist context, including awareness of factors contributing to church decline and the ability to apply contextualized, innovative strategies for church growth.

6. Experience in coaching, consulting, and caring for pastors and churches.

7. Ability to use assessment tools to determine congregational needs and to evaluate the effectiveness of resources and services.

8. Ability to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings, including but not limited to clergy, laity, institutional staff/faculty, various Baptist organizations, churches of all sizes, cultural identities and worship styles, board and council members, Baptists of Texas and beyond. 

9. Ability to relate positively and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons from a variety of cultural backgrounds and identities and to promote a multicultural organization.

10. Ability to plan, administer, and report budgets proficiently. 

11. Understanding of Scripture and theology and commitment to lifelong study and personal growth.

12. Proficiency in interpersonal and conversational skills for sharing the message of Jesus Christ at any time in an appropriate manner fitting of the person, situation, and time.

13. Ability to speak, read, and write English. 

14. Excellent, professional written and oral communication skills.

15. Ability to make effective, timely, and appropriate decisions. 

16. Excellent listening skills, interpersonal skills, and relationship-building skills. 

17. Excellent demonstrated leadership skills necessary to appropriately influence people to achieve a desired outcome.

18. Ability to travel to various geographic locations and some overnight stays.

19. Professionalism in the workplace, including professional and accurate communication with others.

20. Ability to speak clearly and make oneself understood in face-to-face interactions and to articulate with accuracy on the telephone.

21. Ability to hear and receive verbal instructions, answer phones, and proficiently communicate in situations with some background noise.

22. Ability to effectively work under pressure and remain flexible as priorities change.

23. Ability to understand and relate to specific ideas one at a time and to the concepts behind specific ideas; ability to remember verbal and written tasks/assignments from a few hours to several-day periods.

24. Ability to concentrate on fine detail with some interruption; ability to focus attention on tasks for 45-60 minutes at a time continuously.

25. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, churches, committees, organizations, etc.

26. Excellent organizational skills; ability to multitask. 

27. Proficient working knowledge of various software to include: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Mail and web-based resources; and Salesforce. 

28. Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds continuously to move objects.