Next Steps Lead Pastor — Campus Growth & Connection

Gateway; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; 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, including Growth Path sessions, guest follow-up, baptisms and membership. The role includes leading the Serve Team, building a pipeline of leaders, and managing budget and reporting.

You will deliver weekly Next Steps, supervise staff, and provide pastoral care during weekend services and events, aligning with biblical principles and church

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 — required.
• Prior multisite church experience — preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Next Steps Pastor and manages the delivery of Next Steps at the campus.
• Leads, manages, and pastors the Serve Team and congregants they serve.
• Builds and stewards the Serve Team for their area: recruiting, training, retention, and appreciation.
• Conducts weekly one-on-one oversights with direct reports for spiritual, relational, and professional development.
• Carries budget responsibility for their area and ensures reporting for attendance, salvations, prayer requests, incidents and budget.
• Runs Starting Point sessions and coordinates baptisms, membership, and new-member onboarding.
• Follows up on salvation decisions and ensures next steps receive timely, personal contact.
• Teaches biblical principles and serves weekends and churchwide events.

Skills

Clear passion for Jesus

Strong biblical foundation

Clear and effective communicator

Team leadership

Path development and mentorship

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Licensed minister or eligible to be licensed

Tools

Microsoft 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, including Growth Path sessions, guest follow-up, baptisms and membership. The role includes leading the Serve Team, building a pipeline of leaders, and managing budget and reporting.

You will deliver weekly Next Steps, supervise staff, and provide pastoral care during weekend services and events, aligning with biblical principles and church