The Campus Pastor provides visionary, pastoral, and operational leadership for the campus. This role is responsible for leading staff and volunteers, implementing the mission and strategy of Embrace Church, and creating a culture that relentlessly reaches the next person for Jesus. The Campus Pastor oversees campus ministry leaders and ensures alignment with the vision, values, and strategies of Embrace.
Key Responsibilities:
Vision & Leadership:
- Champion and communicate the vision and values of Embrace Church.
- Lead the campus in relentlessly reaching the next person for Jesus.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development for campus staff
- Build and develop strong volunteer teams and leaders across all ministries.
- Create a healthy staff culture that develops leaders and multiplies volunteers.
Ministry Oversight:
- Provide leadership and oversight for all campus ministries including Groups, Kids, Youth, and Guest Services.
- Ensure excellence in weekend services and ministry environments.
- Partner with central ministry teams to implement church-wide strategies.
- Identify opportunities for growth and outreach within the campus community.
Campus Growth & Strategy:
- Lead campus initiatives that drive spiritual growth, attendance growth, and volunteer development
- Monitor and be accountable to campus health metrics such as attendance, volunteer engagement, and group participation.
- Collaborate with central leadership to implement strategic initiatives and improvements.
Pastoral Leadership:
- Shepherd and care for the campus congregation.
- Provide pastoral care including baptisms, communion, weddings, funerals, and care situations.
- Be visible and relational within the church community.
Communication:
- Provide on-stage communication during weekend services (welcome, CP spot, dismissal, announcements).
- Serve as a primary voice and presence for the campus.
Other Responsibilities:
- Participate in church-wide leadership meetings and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- People Developer: Someone who is able to recruit, develop and deploy volunteers and staff toward the mission God has for Embrace.
- Ability to Cast Vision: Someone who is able to clearly articulate the vision of the church and move people toward that vision.
- Get It Done: Someone who is able to “get it done”. Someone who is not trapped by indecision or fear of failure, but someone who is willing to move the ball forward.
- Relatable and Approachable: Someone who others see as approachable and relatable. Someone who can engage people of all beliefs and backgrounds and meet them where they are and care for them.
- Team Player: Someone who sees their role being on a team and wants to contribute to the mission of the team. Someone who doesn’t always have to have their way, but sees their work as being apart of a larger mission.
Why We Love This Opportunity
I love this opportunity because Embrace is a great church in an incredible growth season. The staff is healthy and there is truly a family feel amongst the team. The Sioux Falls area is beautiful and has lots to offer individuals and families. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants higher level leadership at a large, fast-growing church in a community that is growing and welcoming to all people.
About Embrace Church
On September 4th, 2006, a group of 32 people got together for a worship service. Sioux Falls, South Dakota had many churches, but there was a growing interest for a new kind of church as the city grew. Adam Weber was going into his final year of seminary and reluctantly agreed to help with this gathering once a month. After that first service in September, we had no clue what the future held (or what we were doing!), but we sensed God asking us to follow Him.
That group would end up becoming what is now Embrace Church. Shortly after those 32 people met, small groups started meeting in homes around town and we gathered for worship once a month, seeing new faces each time. Our vision from the very beginning: to relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus.
Our heart is to relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus. We do that by encountering God, reaching people with compassion, being embraced by God, and then running to those around us. The Sioux Falls area is one of the fastest growing cities in America. By 2031, we hope to reach 5% of Sioux Falls and the surrounding area for Jesus. That 5% would be 12,500 souls for Jesus. We don’t know all of what this will look like, but we do know that we’re committed to what God has placed in front of us and to doing everything we can to relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus.
About Sioux Falls
Life in Sioux Falls offers a unique blend of small-town warmth and steady city growth. With a population that’s big enough to support great restaurants, strong schools, and a growing economy—but still small enough to feel connected—Sioux Falls is a place where relationships come easily and community matters. The city is known for its safe neighborhoods, family-friendly atmosphere, and accessible cost of living, making it an attractive place to put down roots. Outdoor spaces like Falls Park and an extensive trail system give residents plenty of ways to enjoy all four seasons, while a vibrant local scene continues to expand with new businesses, events, and opportunities.
