====== Hospitality Ministry Leader ======

//MINISTRY DESCRIPTION//

===== Introduction =====

 “Hospitality is the evangelism of the 21st century.”

—J. I. Packer

//Although they belong inseparably together,// hospitality// moves one step beyond// welcome.

Welcome// is the glad reception of a person.//

Hospitality// is the anticipation of needs and desires of person in advance.//

Welcome //is an open door.// Hospitality //is place at the table, set in anticipation.//

===== Summary =====

//The Hospitality Leader works to ensure that the practical needs of those who attend, and especially guests, are attended to in a spiritually sensitive, pro-active and thoughtful way.//

===== Essential characteristics =====

Excellent and sensitive communicator, attention to detail, sensitive to the spiritual dimension of practical care, a heart for first-time visitors, empathetic and sympathetic toward those that are new to our local church or even church/Christianity in general.

===== Essential Duties and Responsibilities =====

Oversee scheduling of hospitality team volunteers

Design weekly checklist for hospitality team volunteers

Ensure the church buildings are clean and ready for use

Recruit/train new members of hospitality team as needed

Provide ongoing training/encouragement to the hospitality team volunteers

===== Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities =====

  * Excellent conversational and listening skills
  * Ability to synthesize information coherently and clearly both verbally and in writing

===== Work Environment =====

  * Time is spent primarily on the church grounds on Sundays or working from home.

===== Hours & Compensation =====

  * The Hospitality Leader is a volunteer, unpaid role
  * Hours may vary according to need and availability

===== Communications =====

  * One on one meetings w/Fr. Nathan as needed
  * Emails from within the church (clergy, staff, parishioners) pertaining to your ministry should be answered within the week.
  * Scheduling is done through Planning Center Services