Associate Rector Apostles Houston

MinistryList; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Church of the Apostles Houston is seeking an Associate Rector to join the senior staff and work alongside the Rector during a season of growth. The role centers on pastoral oversight, spiritual formation, and organizational leadership across parish life.

The Associate Rector will supervise ministry staff, develop lay leaders, and translate vision into sustainable ministry while fostering unity, humility, and excellence within the team.

Qualifications

• Senior clergy leadership experience.
• Ability to oversee multiple ministry areas.
• Experience in adult formation and discipleship programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for adult discipleship and formation ministries.
• Oversee staff including Children’s Pastor, Youth Pastor, Curate, and other ministry staff.
• Lead and coordinate outreach and evangelism initiatives within the parish.
• Partner with Operations, Worship, and Senior Staff to align ministry planning and execution.
• Preach and teach regularly with theological clarity and pastoral warmth.
• Ensure safeguarding certification and compliant pastoral practices.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Discipleship

Evangelism

Strategic planning

Staff development

Job description

Church of the Apostles Houston is seeking an Associate Rector to serve as a senior clergy leader alongside the Rector during an exciting season of growth.

Apostles is a growing Anglican parish in Houston’s Inner Loop, rooted in the gospel, shaped by the Anglican tradition, and sent out for the glory of God and the life of the world. Our worship and theology reflect Anglicanism’s three streams, holding together evangelical conviction, sacramental worship, and expectancy for the present work of the Holy Spirit.

The Associate Rector will provide pastoral oversight, spiritual formation, and organizational leadership across the life of the parish. As a member of the Senior Staff Team, this leader will help strengthen adult discipleship, pastoral care, outreach, and evangelism while developing staff and lay leaders and helping translate vision into sustainable ministry.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Oversight:

• Serve as a senior clergy leader providing oversight for assigned ministry areas.
• Supervise and support the Children’s Pastor, Youth Pastor, Curate, and other ministry staff as assigned.
• Partner with the Director of Operations & Executive Assistant (DOO/EA) and the Worship Pastor to ensure strong communication, planning, and ministry alignment.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, retreats, and leadership development initiatives.
• Support the Rector in cultivating a healthy, joyful, and prayerful staff culture marked by unity, humility, and excellence.

Discipleship and Formation:

• Provide vision and direction for adult discipleship and formation ministries, ensuring that all people have clear pathways for growth in Christ.
• Oversee small groups, classes, and community formation opportunities for adults.
• Equip and mentor lay leaders to lead effectively in discipleship and pastoral care.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure alignment between worship, formation, and communication rhythms.
• Preach and teach regularly in worship and educational settings, with theological clarity and pastoral warmth.

Pastoral Care and Sacramental Ministry:

• Provide leadership for pastoral care ministries, including the Diaconate and Stephen Ministry, ensuring compassionate, coordinated care.
• Officiate at baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral offices as needed.
• Assist the Rector in sacramental and liturgical leadership.
• Train and equip lay pastoral caregivers.

Outreach and Evangelism:

• Lead and coordinate the church’s outreach and evangelism initiatives.
• Integrate evangelism into the discipleship and worship life of the congregation.
• Equip parishioners to live missionally in their neighborhoods and workplaces.

Strategic Leadership and Parish Development:

• Collaborate with the Rector and Senior Staff Team in strategic planning for the growth and health of the parish.
• Translate vision into actionable ministry goals.
• Contribute to leadership development, clergy formation, and long-term planning.
• Evaluate ministries to ensure effectiveness, sustainability, and alignment with the vision of Apostles Houston.

Safeguarding and Pastoral Conduct:

• Maintain current diocesan Safeguarding certification.
• Model appropriate boundaries and safe pastoral practices in all ministry relationships.
• Support the Safeguarding Coordinator and Rector in ensuring parish-wide compliance with diocesan Safeguarding requirements.
• Communicate promptly with the Rector regarding any safeguarding concerns or policy issues.