Community Pastor- South Alabama

U.S. Church Ministries • Gulf Shores, AL

17d

About The Position

The Community Pastor serves a thriving church in the coastal area of Alabama that is in its sixth year as a replant. The church’s mission is to lead people to take their next step with Jesus by creating an environment where they can worship, connect, and grow in faith.

The role is responsible for the care, connection, and growth of the congregation, from a person’s first visit through full participation. The Community Pastor cultivates a culture of prayer, develops healthy small groups, builds ministry teams, provides pastoral care, and helps plan and launch future congregations or campuses. Success is measured by continued ministry growth in line with the church’s vision of being and making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Pastoral ministry experience in a church of at least 350.
• Must be licensed with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. Candidates without Alliance credentials must meet Alliance accreditation standards and agree with the C&MA statement of faith and Alliance polity.
• Submit an application that includes a personal testimony, resume, and a link to a short video explaining interest in the position; applications without a video link will not be considered.
• Fully embrace and support the church’s ministry philosophy.
• Demonstrate the ability to address interpersonal conflict and ministry misalignment with grace and wisdom.
• Make decisions based on biblical values.
• Be fully devoted to following Jesus in all areas of life.

Nice To Haves

• High energy and self-starting ability to recruit and develop impactful teams.
• Motivation to continually grow and learn.
• Ability to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and manage them effectively.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a prayer team that offers prayer after each Sunday gathering.
• Organize annual prayer events, such as 21 Days of Prayer and Discovery.
• Develop and lead the church family in gathering in small groups.
• Lead a small group as a model for the rest of the church.
• Work with a team to strategize investments into men of the church and community.
• Establish ministry teams to serve the church, including administration, facility management, and Sunday serve teams.
• Provide pastoral care and support to the congregation in times of need.
• Use creativity and wisdom to assist with strategic planning for the future, including launching future congregations or campuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager