Ministry Partnership and Development Pastor

Job Title:

Ministry Partnership and Development Pastor

Ministry/Department:
Kingdom Development

Reports to:

Executive Pastor

Status:
Full-time, ministerial exception

Supervisory Role:
Yes

This role is responsible for strengthening and caring for the pastors and ministry leaders entrusted to The Church of Eleven
22® and its partner churches through proactive pastoral care, strategic partnerships and civic engagement. In partnership with the Executive Pastor, this role cultivates generosity and develops strategic ministry relationships to further The Church of Eleven
22 mission of leading people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ through the ongoing spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, personal worship, fasting, confession and fellowship
• Build and steward strategic relationships with partner churches, denominational networks, civic organizations, nonprofits and community leaders to advance ministry impact and represent The Church of Eleven
  22 within these partnerships
• Partner with the Executive Ministries Pastor to plan and execute Vision Engagement retreats, summits and other strategic leadership gatherings
• Partner with the Vision Engagement Director to provide strategic leadership for generosity initiatives, ensuring they are effectively integrated into the church's vision, discipleship pathways and ministry engagement opportunities
• Partner with the Executive Pastor to cultivate relationships with ministry partners, donors, vision ambassadors and key leaders through vision casting, stewardship and development conversations
• Develop and lead initiatives that equip and strengthen pastors and ministry leaders within partner churches through proactive soul care, resilience-building, strategic resources and preventative support before crises arise
• Provide pastoral care, counseling, encouragement and spiritual support to pastors and ministry leaders serving within partner churches
• Partner with the Vision Engagement Director to advance Vision Engagement initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment with the church's mission and vision
• Evaluate the effectiveness of ministry partnerships and pastor care initiatives through measurable outcomes, data analysis and continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

• Model The Church of Eleven
  22 mission, vision and core values
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to change
• Strong proactive communication skills
• Theologically grounded with the ability to teach, counsel and shepherd
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive pastoral, relational and donor matters
• High relational intelligence with the ability to build trust and influence across diverse audiences and ministry contexts
• Ability to represent The Church of Eleven
  22 with professionalism and credibility among civic, denominational, ministry and community leaders
• Strong time management and multi-project management skills
• Ability to recruit, develop and lead staff and serve teams
• Ability to travel and maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support ministry events and pastoral care needs
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt plans and respond effectively to changing ministry needs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Mortar Stone, The Rock, Planning Center, Basecamp and Power BI

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master of Divinity or equivalent graduate theological education preferred
• Ordained or credentialed or willing to pursue credentialing consistent with The Church of Eleven
  22 requirements
• Significant pastoral leadership experience, including providing care, coaching and counsel to pastors and ministry leaders
• Experience serving in a large, multisite church environment preferred

Work Hours Expectations: 40 hours or more.

Schedule Expectations:
Monday through Friday (hours may vary based on church needs to include working weekends).

The church has several big events ("All-Skates") throughout the year to help further the mission of Eleven
22. These events are mandatory for all staff to be in attendance and may vary, depending on the vision cast for the current year.

Our entire staff family is called to action so that we can continue to be a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.

This position operates in a professional office environment and regularly works outdoors at The Retreat Center and offsite at partner churches, homes and community venues. Regular local and occasional regional travel is expected, along with evening and weekend work to support ministry activities. The position is primarily sedentary but requires frequent standing and walking, as well as the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

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