ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Bayou City Fellowship•Houston, TX

69d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Campus Pastor – Spring Branch is responsible for assisting the campus pastor in the oversight and shepherding of the congregation. This will involve, in addition, the direct oversight / responsibility for adult discipleship ministries - Community Groups, Men’s, Women’s, Young Adults - at the local campus. This role operates under the leadership of the Campus Pastor.

Requirements

Well-rounded giftedness in teaching, shepherding, and leadership
5+ years of experience leading ministry as a vocational minister
Demonstrated experience in effective ministry leadership
Satisfies elder qualifications according to the scriptures (1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9)
Agreement with Bayou City Fellowship’s Doctrinal Statement and distinctives
Desire and ability to make a long-term commitment to Bayou City Fellowship
Undergraduate degree (required); Seminary/Masters preferred.

Nice To Haves

Has a heart to serve the Lord and enable the growth of his Kingdom
Highly relational
Ability to build respect and rapport through constructive and effective relationships
Has a bias for action to accomplish goals
Passionate about the pursuit of the Great Commission
Maintains a personal work ethic that exemplifies integrity, character and accountability
A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital, growing personal relationship with Him
Commitment to the mission, vision, and ministry philosophy of Bayou City Fellowship
Commitment to moral purity
Humble leader who is teachable and able to develop other leaders
Relational, organizational, and technological skills to provide overall leadership for Adult Ministries

Responsibilities

Partner with the Campus Pastor in casting and implementing the vision for the campus through personal involvement in the lives of the Spring Branch staff and congregation.
Support the campus pastor in shepherding the Spring Branch congregation.
Lead initiatives that promote the health and growth of the congregation.
Identify and develop people for ministry leadership. Equip the ministry leaders to be effective shepherds in their areas of ministry
Assist the campus pastor in overseeing and facilitating the weekly worship services
Maintain a presence at scheduled church activities, and generally among our people
Oversee assimilation programs at church including Connect
Oversee campus based classes or trainings
Help develop and nurture the congregation toward discipleship. Ensure quality leadership of the specific ministries listed under Adult Ministries
Supervise the vocational ministry leaders who are direct reports, providing the necessary administrative leadership. Ensure that the programs align with the vision of the church.
Provide operational leadership that includes establishing clear goals, managing staff performance, and improving processes and practices.
Build, lead, and maintain necessary volunteer teams in the assigned ministry areas
Exercise teaching gifts as necessary
Oversee the annual budgets of the specific ministries listed under Adult Ministries
Assist the Campus Pastor with broader pastoral responsibilities or other duties as assigned and required