Next Steps Associate Pastor

Gateway Church; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Church in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Next Steps Associate Pastor to support the Next Steps Pastor and oversee the campus assimilation path. You will run Growth Path sessions, guest follow-up, baptisms, and membership while pastoralizing people moving through it.

This role requires strong biblical foundation, clear communication, staff and Serve Team development, and the ability to build healthy pipelines.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of ministry experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Licensed as a minister, or eligible to be licensed upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Next Steps Pastor and manage delivery of Next Steps at the campus.
• Lead, manage, and pastor the Serve Team and congregants served.
• Build and steward the Serve Team for their area: recruiting, training, retention, and appreciation.
• Conduct weekly one-on-one oversights for spiritual, relational, and professional development.
• Coordinate baptisms, membership, and new-member onboarding at the campus.
• Follow up on salvation decisions and next steps with timely personal contact.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Effective communication

Staff development

Team building

Systems thinking

Guest follow-up

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Two+ years ministry experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Minister license or eligible

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Gateway Church in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Next Steps Associate Pastor to support the Next Steps Pastor and oversee the campus assimilation path. You will run Growth Path sessions, guest follow-up, baptisms, and membership while pastoralizing people moving through it.

This role requires strong biblical foundation, clear communication, staff and Serve Team development, and the ability to build healthy pipelines.