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

Location: 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

• Preaching & Teaching

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

• Pastoral Care & Leadership

  Assist the Lead Pastor in shepherding, counseling, and discipling members

  Support administrative duties and select church projects (mission trips / conferences)

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• Volunteer Management

  Recruit, train, and mentor volunteers and youth helpers

  Schedule and rotate classroom leaders quarterly

• Family Engagement

  Communicate regularly with parents via meetings and networking

• Administrative Oversight

  Manage ministry budget, ordering supplies, and scheduling

• 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 - 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