Here at JustChurchJobs we know how vital it is to have your job descriptions and roles clearly outlined with a set of expectations for each role to follow. Any kind of business needs to have their roles properly and clearly outlined with a list of expectations that they have in place in order to keep their business running smoothly and efficiently to grow and thrive. In the same way a church must do the same and have their roles and expectations clearly outlined as to keep the church running smoothly and efficiently to grow and thrive spiritually and to grow and make disciples of Jesus.
What is a Campus Pastor?
A campus pastor is usually a pastor that is a part of a multi-site church. Each church site cannot run without a leader in charge of the site, and this is where the campus pastor steps in. Usually for a multi-site church the senior pastor oversees every campus and oversees the staff and ministry of the main campus. The campus pastors can be compared to a senior pastor mini me that oversees the ministries of a specific site. However, this does not mean that the campus pastors are planning out the teaching and preaching of a church. Every site of a multi-site church works together and has the same teaching usually having the senior pastor preach and teach at the main campus which is then broadcasted to the other campuses. The campus pastor is there to make sure that the church site is running smoothly.
Responsibilities of a Campus Pastor
The role of the campus pastor is very similar to the senior pastor. Their responsibilities include sometimes teaching and preaching at the main campus on any given Sunday, overseeing the ministries of their campus, overseeing the staff of their campus, aiding in the recruiting of volunteers and bringing in a congregation base, and like all other pastor, perform pastoral care duties such as officiating weddings, attending and speaking at funerals, and visitations for those in the congregation who may be sick or otherwise. They also may be called upon to go and oversee another campus if their campus pastor is indisposed.
Campus Pastor Job Description Example
Here is a short example of a job description for a campus pastor based on other job descriptions posted by people to our site in their search for a campus pastor:
Our church is looking to fill a campus pastor position for one of our biggest sites. First and foremost, we want our candidate to feel that they are being led by God to serve as a campus pastor with our church. We also believe that our candidate should have a desire and passion to spread the gospel and love of Jesus in our local community of our site, should have a passion and heart for people of all ages, should have clear communication skills, and lead with Biblical principles in mind.
What you will be doing:
Teaching and preaching at the main campus on occasion
Overseeing the ministries of your site
Overseeing the staff of your site
Cultivating the spiritual growth of the congregation of the site
Engaging and promoting Biblical community
Providing pastoral care to those in need
Qualities and skills needed:
A heart for the gospel and Jesus
Relevant education and experience
Clear and direct communication skills
Biblical leadership principles
A passion for those of all ages
A passion to serve your local community around your site
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a campus pastor do?
As mentioned above the campus pastor sometimes teaches and preaches at the main campus, oversees the ministries of their campus, oversees the staff of their campus, aids in the recruiting of volunteers and bringing in a congregation base, and like all other pastor, performs pastoral care duties such as officiating weddings, attending and speaking at funerals, and visitations for those in the congregation who may be sick or otherwise. They also may be called upon to go and oversee another campus if their campus pastor is indisposed.
What does campus pastor oversee?
The campus pastor only oversees the ministries related to their specific site, unlike the senior pastor who oversees all the sites of a multi-site church.
What qualifications do I need to be a campus pastor?
You need relevant education and experience to be in this role. Usually, churches will require around 5-10 years of experience in pastoral leadership and require a 4-year bachelor’s degree or more in a related major.
We are here a JustChurchJobs hope that this article and short job description are helpful to you and at the very least hope that this article has helped you to develop your own job description and set of expectations as you continue in your pursuit for the right candidate to fill your Christian education role within your church. As always, we are here to help however we can!
