Pastor of Discipleship and Ministry Operations

Position Overview

Cross Way Community Church of Milwaukee is prayerfully seeking a full-time Pastor to give primary oversight to discipleship and ministry operations. We have been a local church on the Milwaukee south side since 2008, with a mission to  Make maturing followers of Jesus by the power of the gospel.  We have always rented space in the city and are currently seeking permanent space to establish a rooted presence.

• Discipleship:
  Give primary oversight to discipleship strategies, including small groups, youth ministry, our  Every Member Discipleship  initiative, and collaborating to organize training courses.
• Operations:
  Oversee ministry operations by ensuring the church and all ministries remain aligned with our mission and vision, and by managing church rhythms and transitions throughout the year.
• Collaborative Leadership:
  Act as a catalyst in these areas, working in coordination with the other full-time pastor, the elder and deacon teams, the church administrator, and others.
• Preaching & Teaching:
  Preach 4 to 12 times per year initially, depending on current abilities, with additional teaching opportunities available based on desires and gifting.
• Pastoral Care:
  Share in general pastoral care for the flock alongside the other full-time pastor and the lay elder team.
• Additional Ministry:
  Serve in additional ways according to your unique gifting, passions, and bandwidth, such as pastoral counseling or musical leadership.
• Elder Candidacy:
  For candidates previously unknown to Cross Way, the role may require two years of service in an elder candidacy program for experience and testing before being presented to the congregation for a vote.
• Church Polity:
  Our church does not single out a senior pastor; rather, the elder team delegates ministry tasks to full-time staff and others.

• Salary based on experience and education.
• Health care contributions.
• Retirement contributions.
• FICA tax payment. Three weeks of vacation per year.
• Resource reimbursement through a discretionary ministry account.
• Continuing Education account for classes, seminars, and conferences.
• Sabbatical policy.
• Clergy Housing Allowance eligibility.

• Conducts ministry under the direction of, and is accountable to, the elder team.
• Regularly reports ministry progress and challenges to the other full-time pastor and elder team, collaborating on long-term strategies for ministry growth.
• Receives an annual evaluation based on the job description from the other full-time pastor and elders to provide support and feedback.

• Completion of some formal theological education (Bachelor's s in Bible, MDiv, etc.) with a willingness to obtain an MDiv within a reasonable time period.
• Willingness to pursue ordination within the EFCA, to be completed within three years of the start date.
• Ability to whole-heartedly affirm the EFCA Statement of Faith and the clarifications laid out in the EFCA's Where We Stand Document.
• Ability to whole-heartedly affirm Cross Way's s member Statement of Faith and our Church Affir.
• Theological, philosophical, and relational compatibility with Cross Way.
• A clear testimony of faith in the Person and work of Jesus Christ.
• A deep love for and calling towards pastoral ministry, possessing a pastoral heart with the skills of an executive pastor.
• Exemplifies godly character, spiritual discipline, and leadership abilities in alignment with the biblical Elder qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, Ephesians 4:11-16, and 1 Peter 5:1-4.
• If married, the candidate’s wife should support his calling and seek to actively engage with the church body and larger community.
• Ability to maintain a healthy balance between ministry and family responsibilities.
• Ability to pass a full criminal background check.
• Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with tools such as Planning Center, Google Applications, and Microsoft Office.
• A team player who demonstrates humility, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to mediate conflict consistently with biblical principles. Clearly demonstrated ability to preach and teach God's Word.
• Willingness to submit to an 18-month probationary period.