The Corps Officer is expected to strive for the substantial progress of the corps, not being content for things to just be maintained.
The key responsibilities include:
- Soul winning – to work towards the conversion of the unsaved of the local community, irrespective of their attendance at Army meetings.
- Lead meetings and special events giving the opportunity for people to come together during the week for fellowship, prayer, Bible Study and training in salvation warfare. Provide regular opportunities for those not connected to the corps to hear and respond to the gospel. To conduct funeral wakes & cremations services when required.
- Undertake Pastoral Care providing effective care and visitation to both the saved and the unsaved.
- Nurture (disciple) the soldiers, recruits, adherents, Junior Soldier’s and new believers of the Corps ensuring there is an intentional and identifiable discipleship plan in place for all ages of the corps. This must include members being educated in Biblical insight, theology, Salvation Army doctrine and personal application through preaching and teaching.
- Soldiership (Senior and Junior) is to be promoted as a meaningful response and expression of being in a covenant relationship with God. Therefore,the corps leader will conduct soldier preparation classes at regular times.
- The Corps Officer should strive to identify and develop candidates for Officership supporting them through all stages of the process.
- Identify and train local officers, Sunday school workers, youth leaders and cell groups leaders.
- Coordinate Sunday School activities;youth activities and cell group activities.
- Engage in corps community out-reach activities.
- Ensure the smooth running of Corps dealing with all difficulties that arise amongst the Salvationists or are created by outsiders.
- Manage the property used in connection with corps operations, finance relating to local, territorial and international appeals and general corps business including the proper keeping of books and records (including statistics).
- Develop short and long-term goals for development, growth and soldier- making in line with the Territorial Strategic Mission Plan.
- Promote The Salvation Army’s mission and values. Teaching and imparting a practical understanding of the Doctrines of The Salvation Army.
- Ensure that you and all those in your Corps who work with children are trained in the Territory’s Child Protection Policy.
- Any other duties as directed by Army leaders from time to time.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum a Degree
- Minimum of 15 years of working experience in pastoral care.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively with members
- Organisational skills
- Analytical ability
- Problem solving skills
