3 Church Staff Positions That Will Become More Common This Year

by David Fantin

Walking alongside churches of all sizes provides a unique perspective of how they operate. We get to see how churches work internally, but also get a high-level view of how churches adapt (or fail to adapt) to change.

As technology advances and the economy shifts, churches often find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to the best way to steward their staff members. Below are a couple positions we see churches of all sizes looking to fill some new and changing gaps in ministry.

1. Small Groups Pastor

Over the last decade, there has been a dramatic shift in congregational outreach. Typical church is moving from Sunday morning “Sunday School” to small groups in more relaxed settings during the weeks and evenings.

This is largely due to the changing priorities of the millennial generation. The younger generation has been pushing for a more relaxed setting to build relationships in a less structured environment. This has led to many churches creating small groups that meet throughout the week, often in homes or other non-church locations.

Because of this shift, churches are seeing a need for someone to oversee the leadership of each group, monitor group health, and be the champion for community from the stage. The position is often considered a role that can close the back door and keep people engaged with the church.