Associate Pastor

SBC Executive Committee; Kerrville (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SBC Executive Committee is seeking a dedicated Associate Pastor to join Southern Oaks Church in Kerrville, Texas. This dual-role position combines pastoral responsibilities with administrative leadership, helping to shepherd the congregation while supporting church operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead Pastor in preaching, teaching, and providing spiritual care, along with ensuring effective ministry growth. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of church experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of church experience required.
• Experience overseeing staff preferred.
• Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities

• Preach regularly and share teaching responsibilities.
• Provide spiritual care through counseling and visits.
• Help oversee day-to-day church operations and coordination.

Skills

Preaching

Pastoral care

Leadership

Administrative skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology or related field

Seminary degree

Job description

Southern Oaks Church is seeking a dedicated Associate Pastor to join our team in shepherding and equipping the congregation. This individual will partner with the Lead Pastor in preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and the overall spiritual health of the church, while also bringing strong administrative and organizational skills to help lead the ministries of the church effectively.

This is not a standard associate role; it is a hybrid pastoral ministry and executive administration position. The successful candidate will serve as a “fixer” and a builder, offloading administrative burdens from the Senior Pastor while also sharing the preaching load and developing discipleship pathways.

Associate Pastor – Responsibilities

• Preach regularly in Sunday services, bringing biblically sound, Spirit‑led, and relevant messages.
• Share teaching responsibilities with the Lead Pastor and assist in planning sermon series.
• Teach in smaller group settings, Bible studies, and discipleship classes as needed.
• Provide spiritual care through counseling, hospital visits, prayer ministry, weddings, and funerals.
• Shepherd individuals and families, fostering discipleship and spiritual maturity.
• Support the development and growth of Life Groups, ensuring people find connection and community.
• Encourage, mentor, and equip leaders and volunteers across various ministries.
• Partner with the Lead Pastor and elders to implement the mission, vision, and values of Southern Oaks Church.
• Help oversee day‑to‑day church operations and ensure effective coordination across ministries.
• Provide leadership in areas such as staff development, strategic planning, and resource management.
• Develop and implement systems that strengthen communication, accountability, and ministry effectiveness.
• Represent Southern Oaks in the community with a heart for outreach and engagement.
• Encourage and organize opportunities for service and mission within Kerrville and beyond.
• Model and promote a lifestyle of evangelism, service, and generosity.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, or related field is required.
• A seminary degree is strongly preferred.
• 10 plus years of church experience is required.
• Experience overseeing staff is preferred.
• Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Southern Oaks Church’s mission and beliefs.
• Demonstrated ability to preach biblically sound, relevant, and engaging messages.
• Gifted in pastoral care and relational ministry.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills.
• Humble, servant‑hearted leader with integrity.
• Team player who collaborates well with staff, elders, and volunteers.
• Spiritually mature, prayerful, and dependable.
• Able to balance relational ministry with administrative responsibility.