Travel Ball Church Pastor

GMF Steel•Lakeland, FL

17h

About The Position

The Norman Family Foundation is seeking a full-time pastor for Travel Ball Church, a pop-up church that offers a welcoming community for athletes and their families who cannot attend their regular church service because of sporting events. The pastor will prepare sermons, share the Foundation’s and Travel Ball Church’s mission, make connections, and develop relationships. The position is intended for someone familiar with travel ball who feels called to ministry, including someone who has not followed a traditional ministry path. The pastor will share personal testimony as a faithful and dedicated follower of Christ, prepare 20-minute sermons for athletes and young people, and help athletes and families grow in their faith. The role also involves setting up and taking down equipment at ballfields, building relationships with sports and community stakeholders, participating in weekly virtual board meetings, recruiting and developing pastors, and working with churches to adopt the Travel Ball Church mission and vision. The pastor will also help plan and execute future Travel Ball Church and Norman Family Foundation events.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in Christian ministry or leadership, such as church staff work, private ministry, or ministry volunteering.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
A passion for helping student athletes develop their walks with Christ.
A heart for the local community.
Ability to work weekends.
Knowledge of and experience in youth sports, such as coaching, umpiring, or volunteering for youth sports leagues.
Ability to work independently and manage time positively, balancing ministry with personal and family time.
Physical ability to lift and handle 50 pounds, including tents, tables, and supplies for tournaments and events.
Willingness to relocate to the Lakeland, Florida area.
High energy and positive communication skills, including public speaking, teaching, writing, and social media.
Ability to share the Gospel of Jesus and help people understand that Jesus loves them.
Good organizational skills and willingness to adapt.

Nice To Haves

Calling to student ministry.
Fundraising experience.
Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Share personal testimony as a faithful and dedicated follower of Christ.
Prepare 20-minute sermons directed toward athletes and young individuals.
Set up and tear down equipment at ballfields, including tents, tables, and audiovisual equipment.
Build relationships with athletes, their families, coaches, tournament directors, and officials.
Contribute to weekly virtual board meetings.
Recruit and develop other pastors.
Work with other churches to adopt the Travel Ball Church mission and vision.
Help plan and execute future Travel Ball Church and Norman Family Foundation events.
Share the Gospel with people of all ages through devotions, short sermons, team prayers, and additional team Bible studies upon request.
Communicate the Travel Ball Church and Norman Family Foundation vision to churches, schools, colleges, and organizations.