A Religious Leader or Professional leads religious services and provides spiritual guidance or counseling. Presents knowledge and interpretation of theological texts. May work in a non-denominational setting like a prison or hospital, or work for specific faith-based congregation or denomination and follow the practices of that faith.
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Full-Time About the Role The Care Pastor provides pastoral leadership and oversight for all areas of Care under the direction and leadership of the Executive Pastor. This role exists to help people experience the compassion, presence, and care of Christ during some of the most significant seasons of their lives. The Care Pastor will shepherd individuals, families, staff, and serve teams while providing leadership to the ministries and systems that support our church family. This includes weddings, memorials, grief care, counseling, prayer, baptisms, adult care classes, crisis care, and other ministries designed to help people experience healing, hope, and spiritual growth. This role requires a strong understanding of and commitment to Heights Church's Mission, Vision, Values, Beliefs, and culture, along with the ability to align staff, leaders, and serve teams around those commitments. The Care Pastor will lead with both pastoral presence and organizational excellence , ensuring that people are cared for well and that every area of Care has the leadership, systems, and resources needed to flourish. More than simply managing ministry programs, the Care Pastor is called to know people, walk alongside them, develop others, and create environments where people can encounter the love and care of Christ. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is a spiritually mature and relationally gifted pastor with a genuine shepherd's heart -someone who loves people, listens well, and desires to walk alongside others through both life's celebrations and its most difficult moments. This person can move comfortably between pastoral and organizational responsibilities understanding that both are necessary to create a healthy shepherding care ministry. Character & Spiritual Qualifications Fully aligns with and supports the Mission, Vision, Values, and Statement of Faith of Heights Church. Demonstrated spiritual maturity, integrity, humility, discretion, and sound judgment. Possesses a servant's heart and a genuine desire to support and invest in pastors, ministry leaders, serve team members and the church family. Builds trust through kindness, encouragement, professionalism, and dependability. Genuine heart and calling to care and shepherd people and walk alongside them through significant seasons of life Comfortable walking with people through grief, crisis, loss, celebration, and spiritual growth Emotionally and relationally healthy, self-aware, and able to navigate difficult situations with maturity Has establish appropriate pastoral boundaries while remaining warm, accessible, and relational Leadership Skills & Requirements Excellent communication skills in both individual and group settings. A self-starter who takes initiative, works independently, and follows through with excellence. Sound judgment, professional, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Work collaboratively across ministry teams Demonstrated ability to recruit, equip, encourage, and shepherd serve team Communicates truth clearly with grace, clarity, and compassion Leads with compassion, humility, wisdom, and grace Strong understanding of pastoral care and the ability to recognize when professional resources are needed Strongly preferred: Theological or ministry-related education, preferably a theological degree At least 5 years of pastoral or ministry experience Experience in pastoral care, grief ministry, or a related ministry setting Experience leading and developing staff and serve teams
