Ecclesia Houston

Downtown Campus Pastor

A role rooted in presence, formation, and shared life at the heart of our city


For 26 years, Ecclesia has been rooted in the heart of Houston, a diverse, multicultural, multigenerational community seeking to embody the way of Jesus in our ordinary, daily life together. Our Downtown campus reflects the full beauty and complexity of the city: artists and entrepreneurs, families and students, neighbors experiencing homelessness, longtime members and curious newcomers. All are finding space at the same table.

We are now seeking a Campus Pastor to guide this community with humility, depth, and grounded hope. We are looking for someone who loves people, values diverse communities, and is drawn to the kind of ministry that holds worship, formation, and compassionate presence together.

About Ecclesia Downtown

This role sits at the intersection of pastoral presence, spiritual formation, collaborative leadership, and community engagement. It invites someone who takes initiative, listens deeply, and loves weaving people together for the good of the community.

The Downtown Campus Pastor will:

  • Shepherd a diverse congregation with warmth, wisdom, discernment, and a steady presence, helping the church grow in participation, leadership, and impact

  • Lead and develop staff, leaders, and volunteers in a collaborative, supportive way

  • Strengthen simple follow-up pathways that help people take next steps, from newcomers to leaders, and everyone in between

  • Work closely with central teams (Formation, Gatherings, Family Ministry, Outreach, Operations)

  • Champion hospitality, justice, and belonging through local partnerships and neighborhood engagement

  • Help steward Paper Co. as a place of connection, listening, and mission

  • Serve visibly in Sunday gatherings through welcome, prayer, communion, and invitations

We are seeking someone who is spiritually formed, emotionally mature, and thrives in shared leadership, someone who can nurture community across cultures, generations, and stories.

About the Role:

This role sits at the intersection of pastoral presence, spiritual formation, collaborative leadership, and community engagement. It invites someone who takes initiative, listens deeply, and loves weaving people together for the good of the community.

The Downtown Campus Pastor will:

  • Shepherd a diverse congregation with warmth, wisdom, discernment, and steady presence

  • Lead and develop staff, lay leaders, and volunteers in a collaborative, empowering way

  • Work closely with central teams (Formation, Gatherings, Family Ministry, Outreach)

  • Champion hospitality, justice, and belonging through local partnerships and neighborhood engagement

  • Help steward Paper Co. as a place of connection, listening, and mission

  • Serve visibly in Sunday gatherings through welcome, prayer, communion, and invitations

  • Hold together worship, discipleship, justice, and hospitality in a way that feels integrated and whole

We are seeking someone who is spiritually formed, emotionally mature, and thrives in shared leadership. Someone who can nurture community across cultures, generations, and stories.

Strategy for 2026

We are in a season of strengthening our foundations and deepening our shared vision across all campuses.
The 2026 Strategic Plan highlights key priorities shaping this next chapter, including leadership development, formation pathways, justice partnerships, and renewed mission in the city.

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The Kind of Leader We Are Seeking

Someone who is:

  • Pastoral at their core, patient, present, and reflective, formed by spiritual practices that help others grow

  • Emotionally mature, humble, and steady, rooted in justice, compassion, and everyday mission

  • A collaborative leader who thrives in shared leadership and builds healthy teams across cultures, generations, and stories

  • Initiative-driven, always looking for new on-ramps for connection and service, including cultivating local partnerships

  • Organized and systems-minded, building structures that support care, follow-up, and activation

  • A thoughtful communicator who brings warmth and clarity to individuals, teams, and the wider church

If you carry a heart for people and a desire to help a diverse community grow in depth, belonging, and mission, we would love to begin a conversation with you.

Job Scope Overview

The Downtown Campus Pastor serves as strategic leader and spiritual shepherd of Ecclesia’s Downtown location — a diverse, multicultural, multigenerational community at the heart of Houston. Rooted in Ecclesia’s identity as a multidenominational family, the Campus Pastor cultivates rhythms of worship, discipleship, and service that embody the values of hospitality, formation, and compassion for the most vulnerable in our city.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership Development & Integration

  • Recruit, disciple, and develop staff and community leaders across ministry areas.

  • Integrate the work of the central ministry team (Worship & Gatherings, Family Ministry, Spiritual Formation, Outreach) into a unified vision for the campus.

  • Lead with hope, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit that strengthens the broader church family.

Community Engagement & Outreach

  • Collaborate with Ecclesia’s outreach team to mobilize the congregation in serving Houston’s most vulnerable populations.

  • Steward the daily use of Paper Co. coffee shop as a hub for hospitality and mission.

  • Build partnerships with local organizations, amplifying Ecclesia’s presence in the city.

Sunday Gatherings & Worship Integration

  • Provide visible leadership in gatherings through roles such as welcome, communion, prayer, and invitations.

  • Partner with the Teaching & Gathering Team to cultivate gatherings that are theologically aligned and aligned to the mission of Ecclesia.

  • We seek for every facet of our Sunday gatherings—hospitality, music, children, students, formation, and outreach—to come together as a holistic act of worship, embodying the Gospel and ushering in the Kingdom of God through the power of the Spirit and the way of Jesus.

Discipleship & Formation

  • Equip and empower leaders for small groups, classes, and formation pathways.

  • Foster growth in service, spiritual practices, and everyday discipleship.

Community Leadership & Pastoral Care

  • Shepherd the Downtown congregation through presence, prayer, counseling, hospital visits, weddings, funerals, and other pastoral care moments.

  • Nurture a culture of belonging, spiritual growth, and relational health.

  • Engage with individuals and families throughout the week, extending the care of the church beyond Sunday gatherings.

Skills & Competencies

  • Visionary and collaborative leader who thrives in team-based ministry.

  • Missional mindset with empathy for the marginalized and a passion for justice.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to build systems and empower leaders.

  • Deep pastoral heart with proven ability to shepherd a diverse community.

  • Strong communicator with theological depth and cultural awareness.

Reporting Structure

  • Reports to: Executive Pastor

  • Collaborates with: Central Ministry Leaders (Worship & Gatherings, Family Ministry, Spiritual Formation, Outreach)

  • Leads: Downtown staff, community leaders, and volunteers

Key Metrics:

  • Discipleship Growth: Participation in small groups, formation pathways, and serving teams

  • Sunday Gatherings: Spiritually grounded, welcoming, and integrated worship services

  • Community Engagement: Increased connection with Paper Co. and local outreach initiatives

  • Generosity & Stewardship: Growth in giving and financial sustainability at the campus

  • Relational Care: Pastoral connection and follow-up with individuals and families


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