Ministry Partnership and Development Pastor

The Church of Eleven22•Jacksonville, FL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for strengthening and caring for the pastors and ministry leaders entrusted to The Church of Eleven22® and its partner churches through proactive pastoral care, strategic partnerships and civic engagement. In partnership with the Executive Pastor, this role advances Vision Engagement, cultivates generosity and develops strategic ministry relationships to further The Church of Eleven22 mission of leading people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Master of Divinity or equivalent graduate theological education preferred
Ordained or credentialed or willing to pursue credentialing consistent with The Church of Eleven22's requirements
Significant pastoral leadership experience, including providing care, coaching and counsel to pastors and ministry leaders
Experience developing partnerships, cultivating donor relationships and/or securing major gifts preferred
Experience serving in a large, multisite church environment preferred
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to adapt to change
Strong proactive communication skills
Theologically grounded with the ability to teach, counsel and shepherd
Exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive pastoral, relational and donor matters
High relational intelligence with the ability to build trust and influence across diverse audiences and ministry contexts
Ability to represent The Church of Eleven22 with professionalism and credibility among civic, denominational, ministry and community leaders
Strong time management and multi-project management skills
Ability to recruit, develop and lead staff and serve teams
Ability to travel and maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support ministry events and pastoral care needs
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt plans and respond effectively to changing ministry needs
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, MortarStone, The Rock, Planning Center, Basecamp and Power BI

Responsibilities

Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ through the ongoing spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, personal worship, fasting, confession and fellowship
Build and steward strategic relationships with partner churches, denominational networks, civic organizations, nonprofits and community leaders to advance ministry impact and represent The Church of Eleven22 within these partnerships
Partner with the Executive Ministries Pastor to plan and execute Vision Engagement retreats, summits and other strategic leadership gatherings
Provide strategic leadership for generosity initiatives, ensuring they are effectively integrated into the church's vision, discipleship pathways and ministry engagement opportunities
Partner with the Executive Pastor to cultivate relationships with ministry partners, donors, vision ambassadors and key leaders through vision casting, stewardship and development conversations
Develop and lead initiatives that equip and strengthen pastors and ministry leaders within partner churches through proactive soul care, resilience-building, strategic resources and preventative support before crises arise
Provide pastoral care, counseling, encouragement and spiritual support to pastors and ministry leaders serving within partner churches
Lead, coach and develop the Vision Engagement Director and team, fostering alignment, growth and ministry effectiveness
Provide strategic leadership for Vision Engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with the church's mission and vision
Oversee the Vision Engagement budget, including first-level approval of expenditures and responsible stewardship of ministry resources
Evaluate the effectiveness of ministry partnerships and pastor care initiatives through measurable outcomes, data analysis and continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned