Campus Pastor - West Side

Ecclesia Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecclesia Houston is seeking a West Side Campus Pastor to revitalize a strategically positioned campus and reimagine its impact. This role blends pastoral presence with entrepreneurial action to reach spiritually curious individuals and neighbors facing real needs.

The leader casts vision, shepherds growth, and partners with outreach teams to shape what’s next for the campus. The ideal candidate will nurture a welcoming, multigenerational community, identify and disciple lay leaders, and oversee

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership for campus growth and evangelism.
• Strong relational communication and vision casting.
• Experience with multisite campus systems and pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Lead vibrant Sunday gatherings and cast vision for community engagement.
• Cultivate a welcoming, multi-generational community rooted in belonging and discipleship.
• Identify and develop lay leaders across ministries—hospitality, formation, outreach.
• Initiate a strategic outreach plan connecting with both affluent and underserved communities.
• Oversee partnership activation with groups like MAM and Social Motion.
• Engage in cross‑campus collaboration on shared campaigns, teaching, and outreach.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relational communication

Change management

Multisite systems

Pastoral care

Job description

Overview: The West Side Campus Pastor revitalizes and reimagines one of Ecclesia’s most strategically positioned yet underutilized campuses. This role blends pastoral presence with entrepreneurial action to reach both spiritually curious individuals and neighboring communities facing real needs. With a creative and adaptive spirit, this leader casts vision and shepherds growth as the campus steps into what’s next.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead vibrant Sunday gatherings and cast vision for community engagement
• Cultivate a welcoming, multi-generational community rooted in belonging and discipleship
• Identify and develop lay leaders across ministries—hospitality, formation, outreach
• Initiate a strategic outreach plan connecting with both affluent and underserved communities
• Oversee partnership activation with groups like MAM and Social Motion
• Engage in cross‑campus collaboration on shared campaigns, teaching, and outreach

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic and visionary leader with a heart for spiritual formation and evangelism
• Charismatic communicator with strong relational intelligence
• Skilled at managing change and galvanizing people toward a new vision
• Familiar with multisite systems and pastoral care models
• Able to evaluate space and programming needs with a growth lens

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to Executive Pastor
• Collaborates with Outreach Team, Spiritual Formation Team and Program Partners

Key Metrics:

• Worship Growth: 250 → 750 weekly attendees
• Hospitality & Guest Experience Ratings
• % Attendance in Formation Groups and Courses
• Volunteer Leadership Development and Retention
• Community Engagement: Hours Served, Events, Partnerships
• Budget & Facility Utilization Benchmarks
• Campus Financial Sustainability and Giving Growth