Associate Location Pastor

CELEBRATION CHURCH•Georgetown, TX

About The Position

The Associate Location Pastor (ALP) supports the campus pastor through oversight of Groups, Connections, and Outreach ministry operations and providing a pastoral presence at a designated church location. The ALP will also fulfill general pastoral responsibilities of a Celebration Church pastor.

Requirements

Mature Christian who calls Celebration Church home and supports the Church’s culture, vision, and values
Unwavering commitment to place Christ first in all you do
Desire to ensure people are known, loved and celebrated
Continually seeking growth with Christ and encouraging others to do the same
Passion for excellence, always looking to improve
Deep understanding of the value of being part of a family that is unified for a greater cause
Must have completed all steps of Connection Point within 60 days of hire
A love of people and a passion for them to connect to Christ, Church, and their Call
Natural ability and willingness to pastor and care for people
Maturity and compassion with others in dealing with spiritual issues
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Strategic thinker who can mobilize and direct people to reach common goals
Ability to attract, identify, and lead other motivated leaders
Capable of seeing the big picture, and understands the importance of strategy and details
Maintain strictest confidentiality of information and conversations while pastoring and caring for attendees and Dream Team in times of need and development
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Undergraduate degree (or equivalent seminary or other related experience)
Minimum two years pastoral experience (or equivalent church/ministry experience)

Nice To Haves

Advanced Biblical training a plus
Experience communicating from the platform

Responsibilities

Carry and implement the vision and culture of Celebration Church
Implement campus growth/health initiatives towards goals and standards defined by the Campus Pastor
Collaborate with central ministry staff teams to ensure processes and systems for ministries and events are executed with excellence at the campus level
Pastor and care for attendees to further their spiritual and personal development
Maintain healthy relationships with strategic groups of people (campus leaders, Dream Team leads, etc.)
Participate in social media promotion of campus happenings
Participate in broadcast campus services and experiences as requested
Ensure staff direct reports are led, developed, and supported within their areas, as assigned
Attend campus leadership and staff meetings
Fulfill pastoral responsibilities as outlined in the Pastoral Role Essentials agreement
Own the quality of the weekend service experience in collaboration with campus staff and Dream Team leads for Guest Experience, Connections, and Kids
Pastoral point for any problems or concerns that arise during weekend services
Collaborate with campus staff on the execution of weekend services and related activities/events
Platform speaking activities: offering moments, prayer transitions, welcome/close, preach as rostered
Be present at all Dream Team Huddles; share inspirational thought or prayer as requested
Oversee implementation of Connection Point at the campus
Ensure Small Group leaders create healthy environments for attendees to build community, encourage spiritual growth, and fosters a culture of care
Monitor Connections experiences, ensuring the vision and culture of the church is represented well
Point of contact for GC leaders; support leaders with communication, set up, and facility request needs
Manage campus-specific GC workflows and boards within the Rock church database for all associated groups and connection activities (e.g., Group Leader applications, new small group submissions, maintain Dream Team rosters, directory maintenance, identifying challenges and needs within these areas, etc.)
Write, schedule, and send communication to leaders
Maintain Groups and Connections calendars; schedule trainings, events, and meetings
Identify and recruit emerging leaders in these areas
Provide training opportunities for and conduct coaching conversations with GC leaders
Work with Pastoral Care to ensure Dream Team and attendee pastoral care needs are identified and met
Coordinate campus Outreach campaigns and Serve opportunities
Point of contact for local community leaders/partners
Equip the campus and Dream Teams with communication and resources for Outreach initiatives and projects
Ensure Outreach Leaders are supported and cared for
Assist with all Outreach areas: Serve Saturday, Correctional Facilities, Disaster Relief, Missions
Provide metrics (attendance, Dream Team data, etc.) and status (ministry health, leader updates, etc.) on all areas above to campus pastor and central leadership teams as requested
Purchase supplies for Groups and Connections areas as needed
Support on-site small groups for set up, space reservation, and facility request needs
Timecard management, performance reviews, and goal setting for assigned team members
Assist with annual budgeting and monthly budget updates