Overview

Pastor of Ministry DevelopmentLooking for Something Different?Common Ground Church is serious about a few things: Grace. Biblical truth. Ordinary people. Developing leaders. Reaching people disconnected from church. And giving talented people room to become more. We exist to help people discover God's surprising love and build their lives on it. We believe churches can be deeply committed to Scripture without becoming religious, serious about discipleship without becoming complicated, and committed to excellence without forgetting that ministry is ultimately about people.Around here, "Welcome to Different" isn't just a slogan. It reflects the church we are trying to be.We believe grace should be more than something a church teaches-it should shape how a church treats people. We believe biblical truth matters even when it challenges us. We believe God does extraordinary things through ordinary people who discover their gifts and are trusted with meaningful ministry. In our opinion, pastors succeed not simply by what they accomplish, but by the people they develop. That is the kind of church we are building. We're looking for a Pastor of Ministry Development who wants to help us build what comes next. The OpportunityThis is not a traditional associate pastor position built around maintaining programs. We are looking for a pastor who loves people, teaches God's Word well, develops leaders, thinks strategically, and wants meaningful responsibility in shaping the future of a growing church. This pastor will work closely with the Lead Pastor as a key ministry partner with significant responsibility for discipleship, leadership development, teaching, shepherding, and ministry development. A particular priority will be developing ministry among young adults, young families, and emerging leaders, while strengthening discipleship throughout the church.At Common Ground, we believe life change happens through relationships. Grace produces transformation. Pastors equip people for ministry rather than simply doing ministry for them. Healthy systems should make ministry easier, not more complicated.Most importantly, we believe one of the greatest things a leader can do is develop another leader. If you need to personally control everything you lead, this probably isn't the right church for you. If you find genuine joy in seeing someone you developed flourish, we should probably talk. What You'll DoThe role is broad, but the mission is straightforward: help people grow and help ministry grow through people.You will:Share in the pastoral care and shepherding of the churchBecome an active part of the Sunday teaching rotation, with the opportunity to grow toward approximately one-third of Sundays over timeStrengthen our discipleship pathway and other environments for Biblical growthBuild ministry among young adults, young families, and emerging leadersIdentify, develop, coach, and release leadersStrengthen our leadership pipelineDevelop Bible teachers, ministry leaders, and future pastorsHelp ministries align around our mission, values, and discipleship strategyHelp build the organizational structure necessary for healthy future growthServe as part of the senior leadership of the church, contributing to strategic planning, ministry development, and shaping what comes nextWe aren't looking for someone to personally do all the ministry.We're looking for someone who can build people who build ministry. Who We're Looking ForCharacter, cultural fit, and leadership trajectory matter as much to us as résumé. We're looking for someone who:Loves Christ and demonstrates Biblical and spiritual maturityIs committed to the authority of Scripture and the transforming power of graceLoves people and possesses a genuine shepherd's heartCan teach Scripture clearly, faithfully, and practicallyHas demonstrated pastoral ministry experienceShows the ability to develop leaders rather than simply manage volunteersThinks strategically and can turn ideas into actionUnd