Senior Associate Pastor
Northwoods Presbyterian Church, Houston, TX
Position Summary
The Senior Associate Pastor works in close partnership with the Senior Pastor to provide spiritual leadership and direction for the church. Together, they lead the congregation in living out its mission: We are Christ’s disciples, Celebrating God’s Grace, Creating Community, and Making a Difference. This role focuses on guiding mission initiatives, fostering community outreach, and nurturing spiritual growth.
Key Responsibilities
Missions Ministry
- Lead the Missions Ministry Team in evaluating current partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and implementing mission initiatives.
- Develop service opportunities that engage members of all ages.
Outreach Ministry
- Lead the Outreach Ministry Team in creating innovative programs to attract and assimilate new members.
- Partner with staff and volunteers to create family-friendly ministry opportunities that integrate children, and youth and adults.
Adult Ministry
- Lead the Adult Ministry Team in designing and implementing adult education programs that foster spiritual growth and theological engagement.
- Support and expand small groups, Bible studies, and adult fellowship gatherings.
Worship & Leadership
- Preach and teach regularly, bringing engaging and biblically grounded messages.
- Lead worship and provide pastoral care.
- Supervise educational staff (Youth Director, Children’s Director, and ELCP Director).
Qualifications
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relational skills.
- Strong abilities in program development, administration and implementation.
- Demonstrated experience in mission work, outreach, and adult education.
- Innovative self-starter and Team Leader with the ability to delegate effectively.
- Skilled in recruiting, equipping, and managing volunteers.
- Enthusiastic and dynamic teaching and preaching abilities.
- Ordained or eligible for ordination in the PC(USA).
To apply, please send your resume to:
Chris Treleaven, Chair of the Search Committee