NON-DENOMINATIONAL

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE: 12,000

Meet 12Stone Church

The History of 12Stone is rich with faith, risk, and blessing.

12Stone Church was founded as Crossroads Church by Kevin Myers on November 1, 1987. With his wife Marcia, and three couples, Kevin relocated from Michigan to Greater Gwinnett County to plant a church that would be relevant, fun, challenging, and impacting for generations.

After five years of worshiping in several temporary facilities, the Collins Hill worship center allowed them to put down their roots and serve hundreds in the community. During this season, their vision was to reach as many people as possible, for as long as God allows us to serve.

God guided the church to change the name to 12Stone Church, marking a new beginning! Illustrating its mission, “12Stone” served to reclaim its distinctiveness and gain ground in biblical heritage. The church crossed its own symbolic “Jordan River” crossing (Joshua 4) and took possession of the Hwy 20 Campus and the expanding mission: to carry the favor of God as a force for good to cover their county and beyond.

Since its beginning, 12Stone has seen God move and work in many wonderful ways – the eight people who shared the heart of 12Stone and saw the church’s vision, through incredible growth, the opening of nine campuses (soon to be 10) campuses, and much more. They are excited to see how God continues to move in and through them, as they are faithful in expanding their leadership with the addition of a new Pastor of Campuses. 12Stone Church is praying to reach the next generation to carry on 12Stone’s mission of reaching as many people as possible for as long as they can.

What do the 12 stones mean?

After God held back the flood-stage waters of the Jordan River, the children of Israel crossed over on dry ground into the Promised Land. Once on the other side, one leader from each tribe took a stone from the middle of the river and stacked it on the shore. This twelve-stone memorial would remind future generations of the rescuing hand of God.

12Stone Church exists so future generations will know the rescuing hand of God.

What you can expect

Friendly people, passionate worship, relevant teaching.

We believe God calls us to pursue him just as we are, inside and out, so we nurture a casual, fun and inviting atmosphere. Guests can check out our services without intrusion and begin your spiritual journey at your own pace -no pressure- just encouragement.

About the Campus Pastor

We seek a driven, organized, and relational spiritual leader who can inspire and grow people to know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference. He will ensure central ministry plans are implemented by campus ministers at the campus level and provide real-time feedback to campus and central staff.

The Campus Pastor’s responsibilities include

Leadership

• Provide ownership and strategic leadership of the vision and values of the campus and church. (Spiritual Formation, Next Gen, Weekend Experiences, Local Outreach)
• Weekend Platform Leadership and Communication
• Hire, develop, and retain the campus staff team
• Lead, coach, and manage campus staff in the execution of the core ministry model.
• Conduct three staff assessments annual for each staff member to celebrate wins and collaborate on growth opportunities.
• Identify and create new strategic growth initiatives for the campus while ensuring alignment with the core ministry model.
• Embody and cultivate 12Stone Culture/DNA at campus.
• Recruit, coach, care for and develop volunteers and volunteer leaders (Daymakers).
• Lead and monitor campus metrics and rhythms to effectively serve a growing campus.
• Inspire the campus in the cultivation of generosity and stewardship.

Evangelism

• Primary leadership of spiritual Intensity to reach the lost.
• Lead an invite culture where congregants are actively inviting and where those who are not a part of the campus always feel welcome.
• Know the needs of the local community and lead a strategy to serve it.

Shepherding

• Know, lead, guide, and care for the local congregation and community through intentional connection, spiritual leadership, and counseling.
• Intensely carry the spiritual weight in praying for and on behalf of the local congregation and ministry.
• Carry the love of Christ to the people as the pastoral leader of the campus.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Pastor of Campuses:

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience building and leading teams proven by strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and
• Publisher.
• 5-8 years full time experience.
• Large multi-site church experience and volunteer mobilization experience.
• Must possess a developed Christian maturity and model Christian character at work, home, and
• social life.

Personal characteristics and qualifications

•  Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Commitment to personal spiritual growth
• Models’ standards and expectations of leaders within 12Stone® Church
• High emotional intelligence and can thrive in a highly relational leadership environment
• The following attributes are true of 12Stone’s longest tenured and highest performing staff members:

1. Dependence on Jesus

Intimate communion with Jesus that results in joyful obedience.

2. Self-Awareness

A growing understanding of how others experience you.

3. Drive

Healthy energy that moves competence to productivity.

4. Humility

Value yourself and others the same way God does.

5. Resilience

Able to bounce back from obstacles and setbacks.

6. Adaptability

Willingness to change for the sake of the vision.

7. Sense of Humor

Quick to smile, quick to laugh and you don’t take yourself too seriously.

What it’s like to live in Lawrenceville, GA:

Lawrenceville, Georgia is located in Gwinnett County and boasts a diverse population that places a huge emphasis on community and offers a high-quality lifestyle. That said, Lawrenceville is a true model community for innovation and success. Gwinnett County’s diversity is reflected across many different community areas, from the international shopping centers to industrial parks; there’s something in Gwinnett County for everyone to do!

The Gwinnett region also offers its residents affordable housing and an excellent award-winning school system. For entertainment, many locals spend their time at the shops or enjoying the many culinary varieties in Historic Downtown Lawrenceville, with live music playing during the summertime.

In addition to the community culture for food, art, and theatre, Gwinnett is located only 20 miles from the heart of Atlanta. This close proximity provides opportunities for major cultural experiences, sports events, and direct international travel from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Overall, from the location’s convenience to the rich history and culture, Lawrenceville is a great place to visit and an even better place to call home.