Ministry Partnership and Development Pastor

Full-time, ministerial-exception role reporting to the Executive Pastor. Supervisory responsibilities included.

About the role

This role strengthens and cares 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, the role advances Vision Engagement, cultivates generosity, and develops strategic ministry relationships to further the church’s mission of leading people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.

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

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

Skills

• Model The Church of Eleven22 mission, vision, and core values
• 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

Schedule

• 40 hours or more per week
• Monday through Friday (hours may vary based on church needs, including working weekends)
• Mandatory attendance at several big events (“All-Skates”) throughout the year

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and regularly works outdoors at The Retreat Center and offsite at partner churches, homes, and community venues. Regular local and occasional regional travel is expected, along with evening and weekend work to support ministry activities. The position is primarily sedentary but requires frequent standing and walking, as well as the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.