Campus Pastor - Downtown

Ecclesia Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecclesia Houston Downtown Campus Pastor leads a diverse, multigenerational community at the heart of the city, shaping worship, formation, and service while partnering with central ministries to advance a unified campus vision.

The role emphasizes building leaders, fostering outreach, and delivering compassionate pastoral care through visits, weddings, and family support. Strong communication and organizational leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading church staff and volunteers.
• Strong pastoral care for diverse communities.
• Ability to align campus initiatives with central ministry vision.
• Excellent public speaking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, disciple, and develop campus staff and leaders.
• Integrate central ministry work into campus vision.
• Lead Sundays: welcome, communion, prayer, and invitations.
• Foster discipleship pathways and leadership development.
• Provide pastoral care including visits, weddings, funerals, and counseling.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Missional mindset

Systems building

Pastoral care

Strong communicator

Cultural awareness

Job description

Overview

The Downtown Campus Pastor serves as strategic leader and spiritual shepherd of Ecclesia’s Downtown location — a diverse, multicultural, multigenerational community at the heart of Houston. Rooted in Ecclesia’s identity as a multidenominational family, the Campus Pastor cultivates rhythms of worship, discipleship, and service that embody the values of hospitality, formation, and compassion for the most vulnerable in our city.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership Development & Integration

• Recruit, disciple, and develop staff and community leaders across ministry areas.
• Integrate the work of the central ministry team (Worship & Gatherings, Family Ministry, Spiritual Formation, Outreach) into a unified vision for the campus.
• Lead with hope, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit that strengthens the broader church family.

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Collaborate with Ecclesia’s outreach team to mobilize the congregation in serving Houston’s most vulnerable populations.
• Steward the daily use of Paper Co. coffee shop as a hub for hospitality and mission.
• Build partnerships with local organizations, amplifying Ecclesia’s presence in the city.

Sunday Gatherings & Worship Integration

• Provide visible leadership in gatherings through roles such as welcome, communion, prayer, and invitations.
• Partner with the Teaching & Gathering Team to cultivate gatherings that are theologically aligned and aligned to the mission of Ecclesia.
• We seek for every facet of our Sunday gatherings—hospitality, music, children, students, formation, and outreach—to come together as a holistic act of worship, embodying the Gospel and ushering in the Kingdom of God through the power of the Spirit and the way of Jesus.

Discipleship & Formation

• Equip and empower leaders for small groups, classes, and formation pathways.
• Foster growth in service, spiritual practices, and everyday discipleship.

Community Leadership & Pastoral Care

• Shepherd the Downtown congregation through presence, prayer, counseling, hospital visits, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral care moments.
• Nurture a culture of belonging, spiritual growth, and relational health.
• Engage with individuals and families throughout the week, extending the care of the church beyond Sunday gatherings.

Skills & Competencies

• Visionary and collaborative leader who thrives in team-based ministry.
• Missional mindset with empathy for the marginalized and a passion for justice.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to build systems and empower leaders.
• Deep pastoral heart with proven ability to shepherd a diverse community.
• Strong communicator with theological depth and cultural awareness.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Executive Pastor
• Collaborates with: Central Ministry Leaders (Worship & Gatherings, Family Ministry, Spiritual Formation, Outreach)
• Leads: Downtown staff, community leaders, and volunteers

Key Metrics:

• Discipleship Growth: Participation in small groups, formation pathways, and serving teams
• Sunday Gatherings: Spiritually grounded, welcoming, and integrated worship services
• Community Engagement: Increased connection with Paper Co. and local outreach initiatives
• Generosity & Stewardship: Growth in giving and financial sustainability at the campus
• Relational Care: Pastoral connection and follow-up with individuals and families