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Heights Church

Care Pastor

Prescott, AZ · On-site

The Care Pastor will lead with bothpastoral presence and organizational excellence, ensuring that ... More than simply managing ministry programs, the Care Pastor is called toknow people, walk ...

Heights Church

Care Pastor

Prescott, AZ · On-site

The Care Pastor will lead with both pastoral presence and organizational excellence, ensuring that ... More than simply managing ministry programs, the Care Pastor is called to know people, walk ...

Heights Church

Executive Admin Team Lead

Prescott, AZ · On-site

Strategically manage the Lead Pastor's complex calendar and email, ensuring priorities, productivity, and balance between ministry and personal life. * Serve as the primary administrative point of ...

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What is a manager lead pastor?

A Manager Lead Pastor is a senior leader in a church who oversees both the spiritual direction and the organizational management of the congregation. This role combines pastoral responsibilities, such as preaching and counseling, with administrative tasks like supervising staff, managing church operations, and implementing strategic plans. The Manager Lead Pastor ensures that the church's mission is carried out effectively while fostering a healthy church community. They often serve as the primary point of vision and leadership for the entire church.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manager lead pastor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Lead Pastor, you need strong theological knowledge, leadership experience, and typically a seminary degree or equivalent religious education. Familiarity with church management software, budgeting tools, and digital communication platforms is often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire and guide diverse congregations help set outstanding leaders apart. These skills are crucial for fostering spiritual growth, managing organizational responsibilities, and building a vibrant, supportive church community.

How does a manager lead pastor typically balance administrative duties with spiritual leadership responsibilities?

A Manager Lead Pastor often faces the challenge of balancing administrative tasks—such as overseeing staff, managing budgets, and coordinating church operations—with providing spiritual leadership through preaching, counseling, and community outreach. Effective time management and delegation are key; many Lead Pastors work closely with associate pastors, ministry leaders, and administrative staff to ensure that both organizational and spiritual needs are met. Regular staff meetings and clear communication channels help maintain alignment within the team. This balance allows the Lead Pastor to focus on vision-casting and pastoral care while ensuring the church runs smoothly.

What is the difference between Manager Lead Pastor vs Associate Pastor?

AspectManager Lead PastorAssociate Pastor
CredentialsTypically requires a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and pastoral licensingSimilar credentials, often with less administrative experience
Work EnvironmentLeads church operations, oversees staff, and sets visionSupports lead pastor, focuses on specific ministries or congregational needs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in larger churches with administrative and pastoral rolesCommon in churches to support senior leadership
Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership and administrative scopeClarifying support and ministry focus

The Manager Lead Pastor typically holds a broader leadership role, overseeing church operations and staff, while the Associate Pastor focuses on specific ministries and supports the lead pastor. Both roles require similar credentials, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus within the church hierarchy.

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Lead Student Pastor (Clinton Campus)

Clinton, MS • On-site

Pinelake Church
Religious Organizations • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Vision, Life

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY
The Lead Student Pastor at Pinelake Church, Clinton Campus, will lead, shepherd, and guide the spiritual development of High School, Middle School and 56 Ministry students through multiplied servant leader development. Our vision is to see Mississippi changed one life-change story at a time. The Lead Student Pastor will serve as a key leader to bring this vision to life as we learn from Christ, live in Christ and lead others to Christ.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Learn
    • Pursue a growing relationship with Jesus through consistent time in God's Word and prayer.
    • Continually grow in your understanding of the Jesus-Centered Life (salvation, identity, life, and authority in Christ).
    • Remain teachable and hungry, seeking feedback, learning from others, and developing both spiritually and professionally.
    • Cultivate awareness of God's presence in everyday life, listening to the Holy Spirit and responding in obedience.
  • Live
    • Practice and model the rhythms of Be the Church (Grow, Pray, Connect, and Share).
    • Pursue emotional health by engaging in self-awareness, addressing past wounds, and cultivating honest, healthy relationships.
    • Practice healthy rhythms, prioritizing your relationship with Jesus and your family.
    • Embody a life of integrity and surrender, allowing your private life with God to shape your work.
  • Lead
    • Take ownership of disciple-making by personally investing in others and helping them move toward a Jesus-Centered Life.
    • Walk others through the Discipleship Pathway (Essentials → JCL → Be the Church), helping them discover and take their next step.
    • Shepherd people, not just programs, by listening for where God is at work in their story and walking with them toward transformation.
    • Equip and release others by developing Servant Leaders and multiplying disciples who Learn from Christ, Live in Christ, and Lead others to Christ.
    • Measure success by life change, spiritual formation, and multiplication-not just attendance or activity.
  • Embrace the Culture
    • Value and embody the staff values, which we call the 7 H's: Humility, Honor, Honesty, Hunger, Holy Spirit, Health, and Harmony.
    • Communicate clearly, honestly, and proactively in a way that builds trust, unity, and momentum.
    • Work in alignment with the church vision and leadership.
    • Participate fully in the life of your campus or team, contributing to the unity, health, and shepherding of the faith family.

SPECIFIC LIST OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Disciple and lead students toward a growing relationship with Jesus.
  • Recruit, onboard, and develop a team of servant leaders to engage High School, Middle School, and 56 Ministry students and families.
  • Work with student ministry colleagues centrally and across campuses to align with Pinelake's unified vision for student ministry.
  • Facilitate the planning, oversight, and evaluation of all components of the High School, Middle School and 56 Ministry student gatherings, including serving as the primary communicator.
  • Creatively plan and promote events and opportunities for student engagement and growth, such as retreats and summer camps.
  • Lead the development of student small groups in alignment with Pinelake's small group strategy of discipleship.
  • In coordination with the Family Pastor, create and lead a vibrant discipleship plan for parents of students, providing regular on-ramps for parenting growth and development.
  • Develop relationships with the administrators and students in area high school and middle school campuses and be present through in-school visits, attending extra-curricular functions, and serving as a resource to the schools.
  • Actively and intentionally connect with area local schools through in-school visits, attending extra-curricular functions, and serving as a resource to the schools.
  • Prepare and manage the budget for all student ministry under the oversight of the Family Pastor.
  • Provide oversight for and leadership to Pinelake's Our House Promise strategy within Student Ministry.
  • Engage students in local, national, and international missions experiences in collaboration the Missions Team.
  • Be a prayer champion for the families and students of Clinton.
  • Serve as an active part of the Clinton Campus Staff Team under the leadership of the Clinton Campus Pastor.
  • Provide pastoral care to those in need.
  • Adhere to Pinelake Policy and Procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises and coordinates work with servant leaders
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree preferred and a minimum of three to five years of related experience and/or training.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The individual must have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with a diverse group of people, communicate clearly and effectively on the telephone, e-mail and in person, demonstrating tact and diplomacy. Exceptional interpersonal skills are required to develop and maintain strong working relationships with volunteers, co-workers, the public and church members and regular attendees. The individual must have the ability to understand written or oral instructions; read, analyze and interpret complex documents, instructions manuals, policies and procedures is essential.
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
The individual must have demonstrated skill in the use of Mac/Windows OS to complete tasks, including word processing and spreadsheets and the ability to use the internet for information retrieval. The individual must have basic mathematical skills, knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting, and budget and expense monitoring. The individual must have the ability to read financial information and spreadsheets.
REASONING ABILITY
The ability to simultaneously conceptualize and plan multiple tasks; project outcomes using different implementation strategies; and apply creative and innovative thinking to problem situations is required. The ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions to ensure deadlines are met is essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate.

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