Eastside Executive Pastor of Ministries

Position Summary

The Eastside Executive Pastor of Ministries (XPM) will be responsible for the oversight and performance of all ministries at Eastside, as well as the ministry staff who execute those ministries (6-10 direct reports). Beyond staff and ministry oversight, the XPM will serve as a primary pastoral presence and face of connection at Eastside. As the church experiences rapid growth (300+ people in the last year), the XPM ensures that no one falls through the cracks by building sustainable assimilation structures that move people from first-time guests to engaged members. This includes members, elders, deacons, and those in the leadership pipeline. This role combines strategic ministry leadership with hands-on pastoral care, personally shepherding the congregation toward deeper engagement, meaningful connection, and full membership in the life of the church.

Northwest Gospel Church Summary

Northwest Gospel Church is currently made up of five local churches in Clark County, Washington (Portland, Oregon metro area). These five churches are interdependent, locally led, and missionally linked. Being interdependent, each church relies on the others in multiple areas of ministry and operations. Being locally led, each church is a representation of the local community where it meets. And being missionally linked, we plan to train church planters, and planting Gospel-centered churches in the Portland metro area and beyond.

As a church staff, we see Ephesians 4 as our primary job description, "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." As leaders within NGC, we are not primarily "doers" of ministry, but "equippers" of ministry. You should see this play out in every Ministerial and Pastoral role within NGC.

Responsibilities

MINISTRY OVERSIGHT

The XPM will oversee all ministry done at Eastside. This includes:
• Overseeing, developing, and maintaining strategies, programs, and initiatives that line up with the vision and goals of NGC: Eastside
• Creating an environment where ministries complement each other and add value to each other
• Working with ministry staff to cultivate a culture that creates and maintains sustainable systems for growth, retains and cares for volunteers, and continually puts out consistent and excellent ministry
• The oversight of all serving and serving on-boarding, ensuring that people can go from the front door to the living room1

MINISTRY STAFF OVERSIGHT, CULTURE, & CARE

The XPM will oversee all ministry staff at Eastside. This includes:
• Being the direct supervisor for all ministry staff (6-10 staff members across family life, community life, creative/music, and connections ministry)
• Overseeing the equipping, development, and care of all ministry staff
• Overseeing the performance of all ministry staff, including the implementation and "score-keeping" of monthly, quarterly, and annual goals
• Creating a culture of "family" amongst the "team" of ministry staff
• Pastoring the individual ministry employees and their families

SUNDAY GATHERINGS & PASTORAL PRESENCE

The XPM will be a major voice in the planning and execution of Sunday gatherings and will serve as the primary pastoral face of Eastside. This includes:
• Working with the Lead Pastor & Communications Team to decide what is included and excluded from Sunday morning liturgy
• Working with the ministry staff to plan and execute all non-preaching elements of Sunday mornings across three services, in order to keep our gatherings on brand and extremely intentional
• Serving as the primary pastoral presence on Sunday mornings-the person who knows who is new, who is assimilating, and who is becoming a member
• Filling in the gaps of connection as the church grows, ensuring people feel seen, known, and welcomed
• Preaching responsibilities as assigned
• Providing pastoral care to the congregation, including member meetings, crisis response, and ongoing shepherding of the Eastside community
• Being a visible and accessible leader who embodies the heart of Eastside's ministry

COMMUNITY & ASSIMILATION

The XPM will oversee (and possibly overhaul) community structures and lead the assimilation strategy at Eastside. This includes:
• Overseeing community groups and ensuring they serve as the primary pathway for deeper connection
• Leading and refining the assimilation process to ensure no one falls through the cracks, including:
• Guest follow-up systems and processes
• Serving on-boarding and integration
• NGC 101 (membership class) coordination and facilitation
• Adjusting and rebuilding assimilation structures to accommodate Eastside's rapid growth of 300+ people in the last year
• Overseeing the leaders of intentional demographic groups, classes, and studies that support the vision of NGC
• Creating sustainable systems that move people from first-time guests to engaged members
• Developing metrics and accountability for tracking assimilation effectiveness, with the goal that people don't fall through the cracks

ELDERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

The XPM will serve as a member of the NGC Full Council of Elders (FCE) as a local staff elder at Eastside. Working alongside the Lead Pastor, the XPM will be responsible for the care, development, and recruitment of elders and deacons. This includes:
• Overseeing the care of Eastside elders, ensuring they are connected, supported, and growing in their roles
• Overseeing the training and development of future elders and deacons, creating clear pathways for leadership formation
• Overseeing the leadership pipeline at Eastside, ensuring consistent identification, development, and placement of leaders at all levels
• Collaborating with the Lead Pastor to assess the effectiveness of Eastside's shepherding efforts

Qualifications

Character & Spiritual Qualifications
• Must meet the biblical qualifications for eldership as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
• A mature follower of Jesus with a demonstrated commitment to personal spiritual growth
• Humble, teachable, and able to work collaboratively with other leaders
• Strong shepherd's heart with a passion for caring for people and equipping them for ministry

Experience & Skills
• Strong pastoral gifts including shepherding, teaching, and interpersonal connection • Proven experience in ministry leadership, staff oversight, and team development
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain systems for growth and sustainability
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to balance high-level strategic thinking with hands-on pastoral care
• Experience with assimilation processes and creating pathways for church engagement
• Comfortable with public speaking and preaching responsibilities

Competencies
• Visionary leadership that aligns with NGC's mission and values
• Strategic thinking with the ability to execute and implement plans
• Relational warmth and the ability to connect authentically with diverse groups of people
• Cultural intelligence to navigate a growing and changing church environment
• Problem-solving abilities, especially in fast-paced growth contexts
• Equipping mindset that empowers staff and volunteers rather than doing ministry for them

Evaluation

This position reports directly to the Lead Pastor and will receive an annual performance evaluation. Compensation ranges from $100,000-$150,000 and is reviewed annually.