Associate Pastor

MinistryHub is partnering with Crossroads Church in their search for an Associate Campus Pastor. Inquiries may be directed to hello@ministryhub.org.

About the Role

The Associate Campus Pastor embraces the mission, vision, and values of Crossroads Church and leads a campus under the direction of the Campus Pastor in all aspects of church life. This role affirms a call to ministry through authentic life change in the community of believers influenced by their leadership.

Character

• Demonstrates a clear call from God to serve the community and campus through pastoral ministry as a devoted follower of Christ.
• Displays Christlike humility, integrity, and discernment.
• Exhibits relational warmth and approachability, fostering an environment of trust and encouragement.
• Models a teachable spirit, inspiring teams to serve with unity and purpose.
• Leads with wisdom and compassion, equipping and shepherding the body of Christ.

Responsibilities

• Reproduce Culture – Embrace and replicate Crossroads’ culture at the campus level. Hold self, staff, and volunteers accountable through attitudes and interactions. Welcome feedback from the Campus Pastor and Senior Pastor regarding culture concerns and make adjustments as directed.
• Provide Pastoral Care and Discipleship – Offer pastoral care including hospital visits, weddings, funerals, crisis response, and spiritual guidance. Ensure systems are in place for ongoing spiritual formation through groups, classes, and mentoring.
• Lead and Teach at Worship Services – Serve as the pastoral presence at the campus’ weekly worship services. Prepare sermons that align with Crossroads’ doctrine and fit into the sermon series as scheduled. Receive coaching to develop a preaching style that aligns with the church’s culture. Deliver compelling, biblically-grounded sermons on a regular rotation. Maintain theological accuracy while communicating biblical concepts in accessible ways. Participate in teaching cohort meetings and contribute to creative worship experiences.
• Develop Campus Staff – Oversee the orientation and ongoing professional development of campus staff as assigned. Manage staff and provide performance feedback in accordance with the evaluation process. Oversee time-tracking and stewarding of budget in support of the campus pastor. Collaborate with other pastoral staff to ensure cohesive ministry vision.
• Direct Volunteer Leaders – Cultivate volunteer leadership by identifying potential leaders, recruiting individuals for service, ensuring necessary training and resources, and offering ongoing coaching and support.
• Implement New Initiatives – Foster an environment where staff feels encouraged to propose new ministry ideas to reach the campus community. Successfully implement approved ministry initiatives at the campus level. Manage projects by leading, delegating, and fostering productivity.
• Oversee Campus Operations – In collaboration with the Campus Pastor and Central services, ensure campus operations including facilities, hospitality, security, and Sunday readiness are excellent and sustainable.

Skills and Competencies

• Effective communication and teaching.
• High emotional intelligence and strong relational capacity.
• Strong organizational, project management, and follow-through.
• Constructive and biblical conflict resolution.
• Technologically proficient (e.g., church database systems, collaboration tools).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; seminary degree or pursuit of one strongly preferred.
• Experience: At least five years of Christian ministry experience, including:
  • Evidence of leading people into an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and shepherding/discipling new believers toward spiritual maturity.
  • Considerable, successful experience leading staff or volunteers and working on peer-based teams.
• Demonstrated ability to equip, empower, manage, and encourage others while holding them accountable.
• Spiritual gifts in the areas of pastor/shepherd, leadership, discernment, exhortation, and teaching.
• Experience in a multi-staff church environment preferred.
• Affirmation of the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of Crossroads Church.

Schedule

• Full-time, with regular evening and weekend availability for services, events, and pastoral care.
• Availability required for occasional special events, meetings, and trainings.
• Schedule will be consistent and coordinated with the Campus Pastor.