Campus Pastor - Downtown

Downtown Campus Pastor

The Downtown Campus Pastor serves as strategic leader and spiritual shepherd of Ecclesia's Downtown location — a diverse, multicultural, multigenerational community at the heart of Houston. Rooted in Ecclesia's identity as a multidenominational family, the Campus Pastor cultivates rhythms of worship, discipleship, and service that embody the values of hospitality, formation, and compassion for the most vulnerable in our city.

• Leadership Development & Integration
• Community Engagement & Outreach
• Sunday Gatherings & Worship Integration
• Discipleship & Formation
• Community Leadership & Pastoral Care

• Recruit, disciple, and develop staff and community leaders across ministry areas.
• Integrate the work of the central ministry team (Worship & Gatherings, Family Ministry, Spiritual Formation, Outreach) into a unified vision for the campus.
• Lead with hope, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit that strengthens the broader church family.
• Collaborate with Ecclesia's outreach team to mobilize the congregation in serving Houston's most vulnerable populations.
• Steward the daily use of Paper Co. coffee shop as a hub for hospitality and mission.
• Build partnerships with local organizations, amplifying Ecclesia's presence in the city.
• Provide visible leadership in gatherings through roles such as welcome, communion, prayer, and invitations.
• Partner with the Teaching & Gathering Team to cultivate gatherings that are theologically aligned and aligned to the mission of Ecclesia.
• We seek for every facet of our Sunday gatherings—hospitality, music, children, students, formation, and outreach—to come together as a holistic act of worship, embodying the Gospel and ushering in the Kingdom of God through the power of the Spirit and the way of Jesus.
• Equip and empower leaders for small groups, classes, and formation pathways.
• Foster growth in service, spiritual practices, and everyday discipleship.
• Shepherd the Downtown congregation through presence, prayer, counseling, hospital visits, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral care moments.
• Nurture a culture of belonging, spiritual growth, and relational health.
• Engage with individuals and families throughout the week, extending the care of the church beyond Sunday gatherings.

• Visionary and collaborative leader who thrives in team-based ministry.
• Missional mindset with empathy for the marginalized and a passion for justice.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to build systems and empower leaders.
• Deep pastoral heart with proven ability to shepherd a diverse community.
• Strong communicator with theological depth and cultural awareness.

• Reports to:
  
  Executive Pastor
• Collaborates with:
  Central Ministry Leaders (Worship & Gatherings, Family Ministry, Spiritual Formation, Outreach)
• Leads:
  Downtown staff, community leaders, and volunteers

• Discipleship Growth:
  Participation in small groups, formation pathways, and serving teams
• Sunday Gatherings:
  Spiritually grounded, welcoming, and integrated worship services
• Community Engagement:
  Increased connection with Paper Co. and local outreach initiatives
• Generosity & Stewardship:
  Growth in giving and financial sustainability at the campus
• Relational Care:
  Pastoral connection and follow-up with individuals and families