Shepherd Staff is honored to be working with Northside Church in Jackson, Tennessee as they search for their next Spiritual Formation and Teaching Pastor. Northside Church is a former United Methodist Church that is now a non-denominational church that adheres to Wesleyan Theology. They are dedicated to sharing God's love and fostering discipleship. Their vision is to develop an authentic, grace-filled community of believers empowered to transform their city with the Gospel. Offering a variety of ministries, Northside serves local and global communities and emphasizes spiritual development through Sunday school, small groups, Bible studies, and age-specific programs. Welcoming individuals from all spiritual backgrounds, the church encourages members to use their unique talents in service.
The Spiritual Formation and Teaching Pastor will be co-leading the Worship Planning Team. This role involves weekly Bible teaching and sanctuary worship leadership, contributing to the overall vision and mission of the church through shared leadership.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Strong Preacher - Delivers thoughtful, impactful sermons.
- Relational Team Player - willing to share leadership with a plurality of pastors.
- Visionary Leader with Adaptability - Leads with clarity and develops ministry systems.
- Connector Across Generations - Engages all ages with warmth and understanding.
POSITION OVERVIEW
A central focus of this position is to develop the spiritual formation of the church by nurturing a culture of discipleship. The pastor will enhance and expand existing systems such as small groups, Sunday school classes, and other adult ministries while envisioning new pathways to guide members into deeper spiritual growth. The role also includes mentoring, pastoral care, and leadership of adult ministry leaders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and encourage the church community by embodying the character of one who follows Jesus with faithfulness and humility
- Work with the Board of Lay Elders and Pastoral Leadership Team (PLT) to discern, plan, and execute the vision and mission of NSC
- Contribute to a team-based pastoral model through shared leadership, collaborative decision-making, and participation in pastoral care and ministry.
- Develop and oversee programs that intentionally guide and nurture the spiritual growth of individuals and groups
- Serve as the primary sanctuary worship leader and weekly Bible teacher
- Oversee, motivate, and empower adult ministries teachers and small group leaders
- Provide pastoral care through prayer and visitation as part of the PLT
- Serve as a spiritual mentor to the staff
Much more detailed information is available to you after an initial consultation with Shepherd Staff. During that consultation, you should be able to articulate your provable experience as outlined above. Take the first step by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button to confidentially make us aware of your interest. By confidential, we mean that we won’t share your information or interest with this or any other church prior to a full discussion with you and your permission to do so.
The Fine Print
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