Eastside Executive Pastor of Ministries

The Family of Churches•Vancouver, WA

20d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Eastside Executive Pastor of Ministries (XPM) will be responsible for the oversight and performance of all ministries at Eastside, as well as the ministry staff who execute those ministries (6-10 direct reports). Beyond staff and ministry oversight, the XPM will serve as a primary pastoral presence and face of connection at Eastside. As the church experiences rapid growth (300+ people in the last year), the XPM ensures that no one falls through the cracks by building sustainable assimilation structures that move people from first-time guests to engaged members. This includes members, elders, deacons, and those in the leadership pipeline. This role combines strategic ministry leadership with hands-on pastoral care, personally shepherding the congregation toward deeper engagement, meaningful connection, and full membership in the life of the church. Northwest Gospel Church Summary Northwest Gospel Church is currently made up of five local churches in Clark County, Washington (Portland, Oregon metro area). These five churches are interdependent, locally led, and missionally linked. Being interdependent, each church relies on the others in multiple areas of ministry and operations. Being locally led, each church is a representation of the local community where it meets. And being missionally linked, we plan to train church planters, and planting Gospel-centered churches in the Portland metro area and beyond. As a church staff, we see Ephesians 4 as our primary job description, "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." As leaders within NGC, we are not primarily "doers" of ministry, but "equippers" of ministry. You should see this play out in every Ministerial and Pastoral role within NGC.

Requirements

Must meet the biblical qualifications for eldership as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
A mature follower of Jesus with a demonstrated commitment to personal spiritual growth
Humble, teachable, and able to work collaboratively with other leaders
Strong shepherd's heart with a passion for caring for people and equipping them for ministry
Strong pastoral gifts including shepherding, teaching, and interpersonal connection
Proven experience in ministry leadership, staff oversight, and team development
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain systems for growth and sustainability
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to balance high-level strategic thinking with hands-on pastoral care
Experience with assimilation processes and creating pathways for church engagement
Comfortable with public speaking and preaching responsibilities
Visionary leadership that aligns with NGC's mission and values
Strategic thinking with the ability to execute and implement plans
Relational warmth and the ability to connect authentically with diverse groups of people
Cultural intelligence to navigate a growing and changing church environment
Problem-solving abilities, especially in fast-paced growth contexts
Equipping mindset that empowers staff and volunteers rather than doing ministry for them

Responsibilities

Overseeing, developing, and maintaining strategies, programs, and initiatives that line up with the vision and goals of NGC: Eastside
Creating an environment where ministries complement each other and add value to each other
Working with ministry staff to cultivate a culture that creates and maintains sustainable systems for growth, retains and cares for volunteers, and continually puts out consistent and excellent ministry
The oversight of all serving and serving on-boarding, ensuring that people can go from the front door to the living room1
Being the direct supervisor for all ministry staff (6-10 staff members across family life, community life, creative/music, and connections ministry)
Overseeing the equipping, development, and care of all ministry staff
Overseeing the performance of all ministry staff, including the implementation and "score-keeping" of monthly, quarterly, and annual goals
Creating a culture of "family" amongst the "team" of ministry staff
Pastoring the individual ministry employees and their families
Working with the Lead Pastor & Communications Team to decide what is included and excluded from Sunday morning liturgy
Working with the ministry staff to plan and execute all non-preaching elements of Sunday mornings across three services, in order to keep our gatherings on brand and extremely intentional
Serving as the primary pastoral presence on Sunday mornings—the person who knows who is new, who is assimilating, and who is becoming a member
Filling in the gaps of connection as the church grows, ensuring people feel seen, known, and welcomed
Preaching responsibilities as assigned
Providing pastoral care to the congregation, including member meetings, crisis response, and ongoing shepherding of the Eastside community
Being a visible and accessible leader who embodies the heart of Eastside's ministry
Overseeing community groups and ensuring they serve as the primary pathway for deeper connection
Leading and refining the assimilation process to ensure no one falls through the cracks
Adjusting and rebuilding assimilation structures to accommodate Eastside's rapid growth of 300+ people in the last year
Overseeing the leaders of intentional demographic groups, classes, and studies that support the vision of NGC
Creating sustainable systems that move people from first-time guests to engaged members
Developing metrics and accountability for tracking assimilation effectiveness, with the goal that people don't fall through the cracks
Overseeing the care of Eastside elders, ensuring they are connected, supported, and growing in their roles
Overseeing the training and development of future elders and deacons, creating clear pathways for leadership formation
Overseeing the leadership pipeline at Eastside, ensuring consistent identification, development, and placement of leaders at all levels
Collaborating with the Lead Pastor to assess the effectiveness of Eastside’s shepherding efforts