Community Life Pastor

Compass Christian Church; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Christian Church in Roanoke, TX is seeking a Campus Community Life Pastor to lead and grow community groups, women’s and men’s ministries, and care programs at the Roanoke campus. The role oversees the Community Life Director and collaborates with the Central Community Life team to equip ministry and group leaders.

The successful candidate will recruit, train, and empower volunteers, oversee weekly groups and classes, provide counseling, and participate in campus-level events while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, pastoral ministry, or organizational leadership.
• 3+ years of vocational pastoral or ministry experience.
• Ordination or pursuing ordination/licensing.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and empower volunteer leaders.
• Strong emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; digital proficiency.
• Proficient computer skills; Excel and reporting aptitude.
• Leader-minded and organized; servant-hearted; high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Equip and mentor a team of ministry leaders for weekly groups.
• Help people connect through Starting Point, Newcomer’s Lunch, Rooted, Community Groups.
• Teach Starting Point as needed.
• Recruit and train ministry leaders and coaches.
• Serve as liaison for campus Bible Study Fellowship groups.
• Provide pre-marital counseling and officiate weddings/funerals when needed.
• Participate in campus staff rhythms and meetings.
• Organize campus-wide events (Mother’s Day, Easter, Fall Fest, etc.).
• Implement ministries such as Divorce Care, Grief Share, Celebrate Recovery when necessary.
• Be main contact for Men’s Ministry Leadership; assist marketing for events.
• Innovate new opportunities for community and spiritual formation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Discipleship

Team Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Roanoke - Roanoke, TX 76262
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Campus: Roanoke
Department: Adult Ministries
Reports to: Campus Associate Pastor
Works in conjunction with: Central Community Life team
Status: Exempt, Full-time
Supervisory Role: Yes
Date Updated: 7/10/2026

Objective

This position is responsible for helping attendees at the campus-level grow in their walk with Jesus by engaging in community and developing a heart to serve everyone, everywhere. This is accomplished by assisting, maintaining and growing Community Groups, Women’s Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Marriage Ministry, Care Ministry, and Rooted at the campus level. The Community Life Pastor oversees the Community Life Director, who provides support for this position.

Essential Job Functions

• Equip and mentor a team of ministry leaders facilitating weekly groups, classes, and studies (Rooted, Marriage, and Care classes).
• Help people get connected through Starting Point, Newcomer’s Lunch, Rooted and Community Groups.
• Teach Starting Point as needed.
• Recruit, encourage, support and train current and future Ministry and Group Leaders.
• Serve as the primary liaison and logistical point of contact for campus-based Bible Study Fellowship groups.
• Provide pre-marital counseling, officiate weddings, and funerals when needed.
• Be a part of the ‘Pastor on Call’ schedule for care needs.
• Participate on the Women’s and Men’s Ministry central teams to help facilitate seasonal based curriculum and large annual conferences.
• Organize campus wide events with the assistance of the campus team. Events include Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter, Fall Fest, Fall Kick-Off / Connect Weekend, Christmas etc.
• Manage and appropriately implement ministries such as Divorce Care, Grief Share, Financial Peace, Celebrate Recovery, One-To-One Ministry, etc. when necessary or applicable.
• Be main point of contact for Men’s Ministry Leadership team. Help with marketing plan/timeline for upcoming men's events.
• Participate in Compass weekly staff meeting rhythms: weekend celebration and evaluation meeting, service run-through, monthly all staff meeting, monthly campus connection meeting, and monthly leadership training.
• Innovate new opportunities for community and spiritual formation at the campus.
• Other tasks/assignments as needed and assigned.

Work Schedule

40 hours a week. Schedule TBD by campus.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in theology, pastoral ministry, or an organizational leadership related field is preferred.
• Experience: 3 or more years of vocational pastoral or ministry experience, specifically in discipleship, small groups, or pastoral care.
• Ordained or pursuing ordination/licensing.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and empower volunteer leaders and ministry coaches.
• Deep emotional intelligence, active listening, and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Proven capability to build systems that guide newcomers from attending to belonging.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and digital proficiency (social media, church management software, etc.).
• Good computer skills. Able to use Excel and learn new applications for reporting, accounting and database management.
• Must be leader-minded and organized.
• Must have a servant’s heart for ministry, serving with positive attitude and spirit.
• Be of moral and spiritual integrity in all areas of your walk and life.

Requirements of Compass Staff

We consider ministry readiness, and an individual’s capacity to represent Compass Church’s beliefs, during the selection process for all positions. Each member of the Compass Church team takes a “how can I help” approach to ministry. While each team member has individual areas of responsibility, collaboration and support that permeates our culture. There is no task below a team member at Compass if we see something that needs to be done, we do it!