Campus Pastor (Starkville Campus)

SUMMARY

The Campus Pastor will perform as the spiritual and organizational point person for the Campus. He will execute the strategy, values, and vision of the Lead Team of Pinelake Church within the context of the local congregation. He will act as shepherd for the congregation and oversee the staff. The pastor will ensure the vitality of community and discipleship connections.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in coordination with the overall goals and objectives of Pinelake Church.
• Assists the Lead Team to work toward excellence in all areas of the ministry.
• As a part of the overall Starkville staff team, participate in campus-wide ministry events and the shepherding of our Starkville faith family.
• Basic personal responsibilities:
  • Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer, meditation and practicing L3.
  • Maintains proper priorities in his home including his spouse and children (if married and/or with children).
  • Faithfully supports the ministries of Pinelake by maintaining wise stewardship measures over the resources entrusted to him.
  • Reflect a growing awareness and practice of personal Emotional Healthy Spirituality.
  • Maintain active participation in community.
  • Maintains active participation in an adult-group.
  • Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner to glorify Christ and further the mission and ministry purposes of Pinelake Church (Colossians 3:23-24).
  • Value the 7 H’s of our staff culture in your heart, home, and life (Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health and Harmony).

SPECIFIC LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pastors the Starkville Congregation.
• Responsible for oversight and development within:
  • Adult Groups
  • Preschool Ministries
  • Children’s Ministries
  • Student Ministries
  • Worship Ministry
  • Missions
  • Care Ministry
• Exemplifies and leads the staff in accordance with the Vision, Mission of Pinelake Church and the Staff Values.
• Maintains a vital relationship and link with the Pinelake Church Leadership and the congregation.
• Oversight and accountability of campus budget.
• Stays abreast of all congregational trends; develops short term and long-term visions and strategies to address any current/potential issues and meet growth needs.
• Identifies, plans, and executes local missions opportunities in coordination with Pinelake One Church Missions Team.
• Upholds the Policies and Procedures of Pinelake Church.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises exempt & non-exempt personnel.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and evaluating performance (with the support of the One Church Staff Team); rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and administering vacation/paid time off, and other personnel procedures in conjunction with the Lead Pastor of Operations, the Director of Human Resources, and all personnel policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The minimum requirements for the Campus Pastor is a Bachelor’s degree, but an advanced degree is preferred (with seminary experience). Also, ten years ministry experience and key pastoral leadership are competitive attributes.