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
Our Downtown campus is a living mosaic of the city. On any given week you might find:
A multiethnic worship gathering anchored in prayer, story, and communion
Neighbors experiencing homelessness welcomed with dignity through showers, meals, and relationships
Children and students discovering belonging through creative, safe, joyful spaces
Artists and professionals working from Paper Co., our missional coffee shop
Households seeking spiritual rhythms for the week ahead
People at every stage of faith, from curious to deeply rooted, learning to walk together.
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.
The Kind of Leader We Are Seeking
Someone who is:
Pastoral at their core, patient, present, and reflective
Formed by spiritual practices and able to help others cultivate them
Emotionally intelligent and comfortable navigating complexity
A collaborator who values shared leadership over platform or position
A bridge-builder across cultures, generations, experiences, and stories
Rooted in justice, compassion, and everyday mission
A thoughtful communicator who brings warmth and clarity on Sundays
Open to the unique beauty and challenges of urban ministry
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.
To learn more, explore the role, or begin a conversation click the button below to apply.