Associate Pastor - Sand Springs Baptist Church

Associate Pastor
-Sand Springs Baptist Church

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.

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 pastor 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

• 1. Preaching & Teaching:
  Prepare to preach and teach Gospel-centered sermons and lessons.
• 2. Pastoral Care & Leadership:
  Assist the Lead Pastor in shepherding, counseling, and discipling members. Support administrative duties and select church projects (mission trips / conferences).
• 3. Children’s Ministry Leadership:
  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.
• 4. Program & Event Development:
  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).
• 5. Safety & Check-In System:
  Oversee a secure digital check-in/check-out process with badge printing & matching tags. Enforce volunteer background checks and pickup protocols.
• 6. Volunteer Management:
  Recruit, train, and mentor volunteers and youth helpers. Schedule and rotate classroom leaders quarterly.
• 7. Family Engagement:
  Communicate regularly with parents via meetings and networking.
• 8. Administrative Oversight:
  Manage ministry budget, ordering supplies, and scheduling.
• 9. Staff
  
  Collaboration:
  
  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 - + 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