Careers at Grace
House Parent
The House Parent lives on-site as a consistent, caring presence, mentoring residents in daily life skills while creating a structured, nurturing home centered on growth, responsibility, dignity, and community.
Please send your resume and cover letter to Lisa@graceforall.org.
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The Dwelling Place’s Independent Living Program provides a safe, stable, family-oriented home for young adults ages 18–21 aging out of foster care, equipping them with life skills, emotional support, spiritual encouragement, and practical guidance as they move toward long-term, independent housing.
The House Parent is central to creating a home where residents feel supported, valued, and prepared for adulthood.
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•Maintain a safe, welcoming home; foster respect, accountability, and healthy communication among residents.
• Teach and model practical life skills — cleaning, laundry, cooking/meal prep, grocery shopping, and time management— while encouraging shared household responsibility.
• Conduct weekly one-on-one check-ins; monitor residents’ well-being and progress, offering guidance and support within appropriate boundaries.
• Communicate resident needs or incidents to program leadership; meet monthly in person with the Mentor and maintain weekly communication on resident progress.
• Facilitate devotion/reflection time and family-style meals that build a home culture centered on hope, growth, and purpose.
• Maintain required documentation of participation, incidents, and check-ins, and uphold household and program guidelines.
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• Passion for serving young adults transitioning out of foster care, with strong interpersonal, mentoring, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, parenting, or counseling youth preferred.
• Emotionally mature, patient, and organized, with the ability to lead with empathy, consistency, and accountability while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Must pass all required background checks; CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Must be a practicing Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, in agreement with the Baptist faith and doctrinal beliefs of the church overseeing The Dwelling Place, and attend a Baptist church consistently.
• Must demonstrate a lifestyle of biblical character, integrity, humility, and servant leadership.
• Must maintain full-time employment outside the home throughout the live-in term.
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Live-in position within the independent living home.
• Schedule may include evenings, weekends, and on-call support as needed.
• Requires professionalism, confidentiality, and consistency, including the ability to respond calmly during conflict or crisis.
Executive Pastor of Admin & Strategic Leadership
The Executive Pastor of Admin and Strategic Leadership helps advance the church’s mission and vision by providing strategic leadership, stewarding resources, supporting staff, overseeing facilities, and creating an environment where ministry can flourish.
Please send your resume and cover letter to Lisa@graceforall.org.
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- Faithfully oversee all financial operations of the church with integrity, transparency, and accountability
- Oversee accounts payable (AP) process.
- Oversee the accurate recording and posting of tithes and contributions as an act of stewardship and trust
- Monitor ministry budgets and expense lines, helping leaders steward their resources well
- Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures that reflect biblical stewardship principles
- Review monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, to inform leadership decisions
- Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with ministry leaders, aligning resources with vision
- Provide financial forecasting and insight to support long-term ministry sustainability and growth
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and best practices
- Offer wisdom and guidance to leadership in all financial matters
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- Shepherd and support the church staff by cultivating a healthy, Christ-centered workplace culture
- Coordinate and lead staff meetings and other activities to set and achieve the church’s goals and objectives; provide leadership in vision casting and goal setting.
- Plan and preach sermons and sermon series in partnership with the Lead/Ex Pastors, as needed.
- Lead recruitment and hiring processes, prayerfully seeking individuals called to serve in ministry roles
- Oversee onboarding to warmly welcome and equip new staff members for success
- Support ongoing staff development, training, and spiritual growth opportunities
- Maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, and procedures with clarity and care
- Provide guidance in employee relations, offering coaching, encouragement, and accountability when needed
- Oversee disciplinary processes and terminations with grace, wisdom, and confidentiality
- Regularly review and refine job descriptions to ensure clarity of roles and alignment with ministry needs
- Project Future staff needs, making recommendations regarding staff additions or changes in ministry responsibilities
- With executive team, set agenda for staff retreats
- Ensure compliance with employment laws while reflecting the church’s values and mission
- Foster unity, encouragement, and collaboration among staff
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- Oversee all church facilities to ensure they are safe, welcoming, and conducive to ministry
- Lead and support the Facilities Director and campus operations teams with encouragement and clarity
- Oversee building projects, renovations, and improvements that enhance ministry effectiveness
- Help develop and manage facilities budgets in alignment with overall financial plans
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and building regulations
- Oversee Facility’s Director to ensure care of all properties, recognizing them as tools for ministry
- Continually evaluate and improve campus operations to better serve the congregation and community
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- A strong and growing personal faith in Jesus Christ, with a heart for serving the local church
- Possess the biblical qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3
- Possess a BS or BA degree, Master’s degree (MDiv) or equivalent seminary degree experience)
- 5+ years of leadership experience in operations, finance, HR, or related areas
- 5+ years leadership in a church setting- able to understand motivate and support ministry leaders
- Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting
- Knowledge of human resource practices and employment law
- Experience in facilities or operations oversight preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- High level of integrity, humility, and servant leadership
- Be an active member of Grace Community Church and adhere to Grace’s Statement of Faith
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- Heart for ministry and stewardship
- Wisdom and discernment in decision-making
- Strong leadership and team development
- Attention to detail and financial integrity
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with grace and excellence
- Relational and collaborative spirit
