Senior Associate Rector: Discipleship & Leadership

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

Job summary

Apostles Houston is seeking an Associate Rector to join its senior staff, partnering with the Rector to provide pastoral oversight, discipleship formation, and organizational leadership. This role blends theological depth with strategic leadership, guiding ministries of outreach, worship, and care while mentoring staff and lay leaders.

The Associate Rector will help translate the church’s vision into practice across parish life and collaborate with city partners for godly impact.

Qualifications

• Ordained priest in good standing within the ACNA.
• Minimum five years of pastoral or ministry leadership experience.
• Proven excellence in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care in a Parish setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff or lay ministry teams.
• Exemplary interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• High capacity for strategic thinking and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for pastoral oversight and for assigned ministry areas.
• Supervise and support the Children’s Pastor, Youth Pastor, Curate, and other staff as assigned.
• Partner with the Director of Operations & Executive Assistant and the Worship Pastor to ensure planning, communication, and ministry alignment.
• Participate actively in staff meetings, retreats, and leadership development initiatives.
• Preach and teach regularly in worship and educational settings with clarity and warmth.
• Lead outreach, discipleship, and parish development aligned with the church’s vision.
• Model safeguarding practices and coordinate with safeguarding efforts.

Skills

Ordained priest (ACNA)

Pastoral leadership

Staff development

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s degree in theology

Job description

Apostles Houston is seeking an Associate Rector to join its senior staff, partnering with the Rector to provide pastoral oversight, discipleship formation, and organizational leadership. This role blends theological depth with strategic leadership, guiding ministries of outreach, worship, and care while mentoring staff and lay leaders.

The Associate Rector will help translate the church’s vision into practice across parish life and collaborate with city partners for godly impact.