Caring Ministries Director

## Description

**Caring Ministries Director**

**First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs**

*Full-Time | Benefits Eligible | Sunday-Thursday with on-call availability*

First Presbyterian Church is seeking a **Caring Ministries Director** to help lead and shape a culture of care as we live out our mission to be *Light + Life for the City*.

This role blends strategic leadership with pastoral presence, equipping teams, building care systems, and walking alongside individuals and families through seasons of need, grief, and transition.

**Position Overview**

The Caring Ministries Director leads teams grounded in faith to compassionately care for the congregation and fulfills the strategic vision for care-related ministry programs of First Presbyterian Church.

## Qualifications

**Key Responsibilities**

• In collaboration with the Caring Ministries Pastor, oversee Caring Ministries initiatives and care systems
• Serve as staff advisor to the Board of Deacons and volunteer teams
• Coordinate memorial services and support grieving families
• Oversee care programs such as Growing Through Grief
• Meet with individuals seeking prayer, care, or assistance
• Participate in hospital visits, counseling, and pastoral care
• Recruit, train, and support care ministry volunteers
• Collaborate with staff on ministry goals, planning, and initiatives
• Participate in worship leadership and churchwide efforts

• **Qualifications**
• **Education & Experience**

• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, counseling, social work, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree in related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in pastoral care, ministry leadership, or similar field
• Experience leading teams and working within a church or nonprofit setting

**Skills & Strengths**

• Strong pastoral care, empathy, and relational skills
• Warm, approachable, and culturally sensitive
• Organized, detail-oriented, and administratively strong
• Clear and compassionate communicator
• Able to navigate complex and sensitive situations with wisdom

**Personal & Spiritual Characteristics**

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Alignment with the mission and values of First Pres and ECO
• Emotionally healthy, trustworthy, and team-oriented
• Humble, adaptable, and committed to serving others

**Why First Pres?**

Join a team that is passionate about caring for people well and building a strong, Christ-centered community. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while helping shape a ministry that ensures no one hurts alone.