Ministry Leader

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE:

The Ministry Leader provides spiritual, pastoral, and administrative leadership for the ministry and mission of The Salvation Army in Oroville. This position advances The Salvation Army's mission through gospel-centered ministry, community engagement, discipleship, outreach, and compassionate service to individuals and families without discrimination.

The Ministry Leader serves as a visible representative of The Salvation Army within the community, providing leadership to congregational ministries, volunteer engagement, outreach efforts, and mission-driven programs while maintaining alignment with Salvation Army policies, procedures, and values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Spiritual Leadership:

1. Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral oversight for worship services, Bible studies, prayer meetings, and discipleship programs.
2. Preach, teach, and communicate biblical principles consistent with Salvation Army doctrine.
3. Conduct pastoral counseling, visitation, prayer support, and spiritual encouragement.
4. Officiate weddings, funerals, memorial services, dedications, and other ministry functions as appropriate.
5. Encourage spiritual growth among congregants, volunteers, program participants, and staff.

Community and Outreach Ministry:

1. Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, churches, businesses, and local stakeholders.
2. Represent The Salvation Army at community meetings, public events, and ministry partnerships.
3. Coordinate outreach initiatives designed to engage individuals and families in need.
4. Promote volunteer participation and community involvement in Salvation Army programs and services.

Program Oversight:

1. Support and oversee corps ministry activities and community programs.
2. Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating ministry and outreach initiatives.
3. Ensure programs operate in accordance with Salvation Army standards and policies.
4. Support seasonal campaigns, special events, and emergency response efforts as assigned.

Leadership and Administration:

1. Provide leadership, guidance, and support to employees, volunteers, and ministry teams.
2. Assist with budget stewardship and responsible use of ministry resources.
3. Maintain required records, reports, and documentation.
4. Ensure compliance with Salvation Army policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
5. Participate in divisional meetings, training opportunities, and organizational initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

1. Thorough understanding of Salvation Army mission, doctrines, traditions, and ministry philosophy.
2. Strong preaching, teaching, and public speaking abilities.
3. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
4. Ability to lead diverse groups of individuals with compassion and professionalism.
5. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
6. Effective organizational, planning, and administrative skills.
7. Ability to work independently while collaborating with divisional leadership and community partners.
8. Proficiency with basic computer applications including Microsoft Office and email systems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

1. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver license. and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.
2. Prior experience in pastoral leadership, corps administration, spiritual formation, and community outreach
3. Demonstrated leadership experience withing Salvation Army ministry settings.
4. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check to include a DOJ livescan Fingerprint check.
5. Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to communicate effectively in individual and group settings.
2. Capacity to remain Stationary and/or move throughout offices, worship facilities, program areas and community locations.
3. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
4. Ability to lift, carry, grasp, push, and/or pull materials and supplies up to 25lbs occasionally
5. Capacity to reach overhead
6. Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
7. Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Primarily works in an office, church, and community-based ministry environment.
2. May require evening, weekend, and holiday work to support worship services, special events, and ministry activities.
3. May involve travel throughout the service area.