Associate Campus Pastor

Waters Edge Church is currently seeking candidates for a one-year intensive program, who have serious interest in becoming a future Campus Pastor at Waters Edge Church. At the completion of the one-year program, candidates in good standing, who have met all program requirements, will be promoted to Campus Pastor to launch a Waters Edge Church campus in a new city.

Ideal Candidates:

  • love Jesus, exhibit strong character and integrity, have a mature and vibrant spiritual life, and have a humble and teachable spirit. They are above reproach as is outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1

  • are naturally good communicators, team players, and love people

  • are self starters, who are driven, gritty and resilient self-developers

  • have a clear call to ministry and (if married) a supportive spouse and family who see and understand that call

  • must agree theologically, spiritually, and culturally with both Pastor Stu's and WEC's philosophy, style, and expression of ministry

Ideal candidates can competently...

  • paint a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action

  • gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

  • rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

  • develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

  • relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people

  • build strong identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals

  • step up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said

  • consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances

  • adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

  • hold self and other accountable to meet commitments

When you apply to be an Associate Campus Pastor at Waters Edge Church you are...

  • committing to faithfully represent Christ and Waters Edge Church with your words and actions

  • agreeing to tithe to Waters Edge Church

  • sitting under the teaching of our Lead Pastor, actively participating in Sunday services

  • actively attending Waters Edge Church Groups

  • committing to one year of intensive coaching, teaching and direction from a coach, the Lead Pastor and the Executive Director Team

  • reporting directly to the Yorktown Campus Pastor

  • learning to effectively launch, build, and shepherd a campus

  • attending weekly in-person classroom sessions in order to inform and develop biblically sound and ministerially wise decisions over a campus

  • participating in hands-on pastoral experiences including, but not limited to, counseling, personal evangelism, hospital visitation, on-stage communication, team leadership, meeting preparation, staff engagement, and follow-up

  • willing to relocate, and launch a new WEC campus in a new city.

If you are passionate about the ministry of Waters Edge Church and believe your gifts, skills, and talents would be well suited for this position, we would love to meet you! 

Complete the Campus Pastor University Pre-Screening and submit your resume to hr@watersedgechurch.net to get the process started.