Benefits:
Housing Allowance
100% Covered Dental and Vision
100% Covered Health Insurance
403 (b)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Position: Location Pastor
Location: Northern Virginia
Supervisor: Executive Pastor
Position Type: Full-time Salaried with benefits
Overview:
The Location Pastor will play a pivotal role in the implementation of the launch plan of The District Church’s Northern Virginia location. This involves spearheading the mobilization of our existing Life Groups and partnering with leaders to extend our reach into the Northern Virginia community. The Location Pastor will lead community outreach efforts, develop and mobilize volunteers, and foster meaningful relationships within the community, all while advancing the mission of The District Church under the leadership and guidance of the Executive Pastor. Once the location is launched, this role will continue to provide pastoral care, leadership and community development of the location.
About The District Church: The District Church is a thriving, culture-defining church in the heart of our nation's capital, with a vision of impacting our city for Christ, one neighborhood at a time. Established on the values of worship, community, and justice, the church is steadfast in its mission to make disciples who love, think and act like Jesus.
In 2022 and 2023, the church was certified as a Best Christian Workplace by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI). This impartial, research-based certification solidified its position as one of the best and most effective workplaces in the city. Per the BCWI survey, the church's staff voted that The District Church: clearly values diversity; acts on the suggestions of staff; strives to help staff maintain a good work/life balance; hires highly capable personnel; continually changes for the better; meets its goals; and compensates its employees fairly. Additionally, the leadership of the church: embodies humility; shows compassion for people at all levels; includes staff in decisions that affect them; and recognizes the importance of balancing a flourishing culture with life-giving work.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Outreach:
Identify and address community needs through innovative ministry initiatives.
Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage and serve the Northern Virginia communities.
Represent the church in community activities and build relationships with local neighborhoods, leaders and organizations.
Encourage and inspire the congregation to live out their faith through service and community involvement.
Volunteer Mobilization:
Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers for various church ministries and outreach programs.
Create opportunities for church members to serve both within the church and in the community.
Provide ongoing pastoral care, support, training, and encouragement to volunteers.
Life Groups:
Provide support and pastoral care for Life Group leaders and coaches in collaboration with the Life Group Director.
Assist with the development and growth of Life Groups under the direction of the Life Groups director.
Promote Life Groups as a key avenue for discipleship, fellowship, and spiritual growth.
Administrative Duties:
Activate and implement the launch plan for the location.
Collaborate with other ministries to ensure the smooth operation of outreach and Life Group programs.
Assist in the development and management of budgets related to the launch of the location and beyond.
Qualifications:
A deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a calling to outreach and discipleship ministry in a major metropolitan area.
Strong passion for community engagement and volunteer mobilization.
Proven experience in developing and leading outreach initiatives and/or small group programs.
Communication and leadership skills.
Planning Center Online Management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers, and community members.
Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
Multicultural competence and experience working with diverse communities.
Spiritual Requirements
Committed to Christ as your Lord and Savior.
Commitment to spiritual growth and to a spiritually healthy lifestyle.
Represent the church in a manner consistent with its values and mission.