Associate Pastor

Associate Pastor

Sand Springs Baptist Church
Mineola, Texas, United States

Categories: Associate Pastor

Denominations: Baptist

Church Size: 351 to 500

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Type: Salary

Pay Range: Pay based upon experience and/or education

Employee Workplace: On-site

Sand Springs Baptist Church – Mineola, TX

Sand Springs is a non-reformed, independent Baptist church in beautiful East Texas. We honor God’s Word and prioritize the Gospel, and He has blessed us with steady growth. Our multi-generational congregation enjoys a blended worship style—singing both hymns and praise choruses—with an emphasis on Biblical truth. We have a strong outreach culture supporting local and international missions, from church plants & food banks to care for abused women and children.

The Associate Pastor partners with the Lead Pastor to shepherd and equip our church family, with a focus on clear, Gospel-centered teaching and a vibrant, safe children’s ministry (birth through 6th grade). This full-time role combines preaching, pastoral care, administrative leadership, and the development of creative, Christ-centered programming for children and families.

Meets the Biblical qualifications of a Pastor (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1:6-9)

A humble, godly man with integrity and a strong sense of calling

Growing and maturing in Christ, faithful in discipleship

Passionately desires to glorify God and equip the body of Christ

Prepare to preach and teach Gospel-centered sermons and lessons.

Assist the Lead Pastor in shepherding, counseling, and discipling members Support administrative duties and select church projects (mission trips / conferences)

Oversee age-appropriate Bible lessons for infants - 6th grade on Sundays and mid-week Cultivate a safe, loving environment where children grow in their relationship with Christ Provide pastoral care for children and their families

Organize, lead & implement a lively, Bible focused children’s church service Select and implement curriculum that fosters spiritual growth Organize monthly family-focused activities:
Family movie nights Game and craft nights Mini service projects Plan creative, annual outreach events, ie:
Fall Festival Summer Kids Camp Back-to-School Bash Annual Children’s Christmas Program (casting, music, costumes, sets, promotion)

Oversee a secure digital check-in/check-out process with badge printing & matching tags Enforce volunteer background checks and pickup protocols

Recruit, train, and mentor volunteers and youth helpers Schedule and rotate classroom leaders quarterly

Communicate regularly with parents via meetings and networking

Manage ministry budget, ordering supplies, and scheduling

Participate in strategic planning for church family ministry

Proficiency in teaching

Humble character and teachable spirit

Friendly, charismatic and approachable disposition

Strong organizational and planning skills

Team player, open to mentoring by the Lead Pastor

Clean personal appearance and punctuality

Education
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred but NOT required)

Experience
-1+ years in children’s ministry

Skills
- Creative programming, team leadership, effective communication traits, Humble, Patient, Joyful, Visionary, Christ-centered,

Technology
- Familiarity with media & planning tools and willingness to learn digital check-in systems