Congregational Care Coordinator

The Congregational Care Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the Congregational Care Ministry by managing prayer requests, coordinating care-related events and classes, and facilitating memorial services, weddings, and pastoral care initiatives. This position ensures smooth communication between staff, volunteers, and the congregation while maintaining accurate records in Ministry Platform.This person will have responsibility for organizing prayer lists, processing birth and death announcements, coordinating memorial services, and assisting with various support groups such as River of Life, GriefShare, and BRIDGE Recovery Classes. Additionally, the role involves event planning, volunteer coordination, and maintaining essential resources for pastoral care efforts.The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and compassionate, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently. This role requires discretion, a heart for ministry, and a commitment to serving the church community with care and excellence.Key responsibilities of the Congregational Care Coordinator include but are not limited to:Managing Prayer RequestsMonitor and input prayer requests via Ministry Platform database and prayer cardsUpdate and print prayer lists for various meetings and ministriesMaintain the Prayer Chapel spaceCongregational Care ClassesManage all class preparation and set-up, resources, and database related items for DivorceCare, GriefShare, River of Life, BRIDGE Recovery, Oasis, Stephen MinistryAssist in re-launch of GraceTouch ministryOrganize volunteer gifts/recognitionBirth, Adoption, and Death AnnouncementsCommunicate births, adoptions, and deaths with appropriate COTA and LTW staffUpdate relevant information in Ministry Platform databaseObtain deceased photo and service details for mass communicationWeddings and Memorial ServicesMaintain premarital counseling suppliesCoordinate wedding service preparation and details including facilities requests, officiant availability, and paymentsManage memorial service preparation and details including facilities, media and music requests, as well as greeters, bulletins, and reception roomMinistry NeedsMaintain Congregational Care webpage, calendar, and guidebooksField phone and email inquiries related to Congregational Care and the prayer inboxCreate and maintain counseling/referral resource listManage benevolence requestsPrepare hospital bags