Battle Ground Community Life Minister​/Pastor

Northwest Gospel Church Summary

Northwest Gospel Church is currently made up of five local churches in Clark County, Washington (Portland, Oregon metro area). These five churches are interdependent, locally led, and missionally linked. Being interdependent, each church relies on the others in multiple areas of ministry and operations. Being locally led, each church is a representation of the local community where it meets. And being missionally linked, we plan to train church planters, and plant Gospel-centered churches in the Portland metro area and beyond.

As a church staff, we see Ephesians 4 as our primary job description, "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." As leaders within NGC, we are not primarily "doers" of ministry, but "equippers" of ministry. You should see this play out in every Ministerial and Pastoral role within NGC.

Northwest Gospel Church (NGC) exists to glorify God by equipping the church to be the church to fill our region with gospel churches.

The Community Life Minister/Pastor (CLM/P) serves as a key member of the ministry team, responsible for leading and executing the church’s vision for adult spiritual formation. This role exists to develop clear pathways for discipleship, equip leaders, and ensure every person at NGC is growing in Christ, connected in community, and engaged in meaningful ministry. This role also serves as a residency opportunity for candidates earlier in their ministry journey, looking to grow into the full scope of the position.

Residents will engage in a tailored set of responsibilities designed to develop competency and build toward greater ownership over time.

For applicants with vocational ministry experience, this position will begin as “minister” until completion of elder affirmation. At that point, this position will change to “pastor.”

The CLM/P will provide strategic leadership and hands‑on oversight of Bible studies, adult education, community groups, and assimilation—helping people move from first connection to mature discipleship.

We’re looking for a pastor who loves Jesus, loves people, and is passionate about the local church. This role will oversee adult classes, community groups, and young adults, helping people grow in discipleship, connection, and spiritual maturity. The ideal candidate is relational, humble, emotionally healthy, and thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced ministry environment. Because we are a growing portable church, this person must embrace an all‑hands‑on‑deck culture where servant leadership, flexibility, and teamwork are essential.

We’re seeking someone who is passionate about building authentic biblical community and helping adults and young adults become mature followers of Jesus.

• Champion and lead the overall discipleship strategy of NGC BG, ensuring clear pathways for spiritual growth

• Develop systems, structures, and environments that help people grow in biblical knowledge, community, and obedience

• Recruit, train, and develop leaders to lead studies, groups, and ministries effectively

• Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to leaders and members within discipleship environments

• Help people move from attending to belonging by connecting them into groups, classes, and serving opportunities

• Ensure all discipleship environments are well‑structured, resourced, and aligned with church theology and vision

• Reinforce discipleship through clear communication, teaching, and digital content

• Lead and manage NGC BG’s men’s/women’s bible studies
• Research and present study materials to elders/pastoral staff
• Recruit and equip group leaders

• Organize and manage ongoing adult education classes (membership, theology, spiritual formation, marriage, etc)
• Research and present study curriculum
• Build a clear pathway for adult discipleship

• Evaluate and create a sustainable community group ministry plan within the global NGC ministry framework
• Recruit, launch, equip, and train community group leaders