Associate Pastor for Community and Missions

3955 Ridgewood Rd
Jackson, MS 39211

Northminster Baptist Church is seeking its next Associate Pastor for Community and Missions. This is a full-time, pastoral position. Role Overview The Associate Pastor for Community and Missions serves as the primary pastoral leader for the church’s service and missions ministries, and additionally serves as a member of the pastoral team leading in worship, providing pastoral care, and participating in general pastoral leadership to the congregation. This role requires a proactive, entrepreneurial leader who can identify opportunities, mobilize people, and bring new ministry initiatives through to impact and completion. Reports to the Pastor and Board of Deacons. Credentials and Experience Bachelor’s degree required. MDiv or equivalent theological training preferred. Significant professional experience working in community ministry, missions, or social work. Responsibilities Pastoral Leadership in Northminster Missions Efforts: Coordinate all areas of Northminster’s missions and service ministries. Collaborate with the Wider Net Committee, Denominational Relations Committee and Direct and Local Missions Committee to identify mission partners and facilitate regular service opportunities for the congregation. In collaboration with congregational leadership, discern and facilitate regional, national, or international mission partnerships and trips that deepen congregational engagement. Direct Wider Net Ministry: Collaborate with the Wider Net Committee to coordinate and reimagine the church’s ongoing presence and ministry in Jackson’s Midcity/Georgetown neighborhood Foster relationships between the members of our congregation and neighborhood, acting as a bridge to connect community needs with the abilities of church members. Provide vision, administrative oversight and project management for Wider Net projects and initiatives.

Master's Degree