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 plant 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.
Our Mission:
Northwest Gospel Church (NGC) exists to glorify God by equipping the church to be the church to fill our region with gospel churches.
Overview of the Role:
The Community Life Minister/Pastor (CLM/P) serves as a key member of the ministry team, responsible for leading and executing the church’s vision for adult spiritual formation. This role exists to develop clear pathways for discipleship, equip leaders, and ensure every person at NGC is growing in Christ, connected in community, and engaged in meaningful ministry. This role also serves as a residency opportunity for candidates earlier in their ministry journey, looking to grow into the full scope of the position. Residents will engage in a tailored set of responsibilities designed to develop competency and build toward greater ownership over time.
For applicants with vocational ministry experience, this position will begin as “minister” until completion of elder affirmation. At that point, this position will change to “pastor.”
The CLM/P will provide strategic leadership and hands-on oversight of Bible studies, adult education, community groups, and assimilation—helping people move from first connection to mature discipleship.
Desired Profile:
We’re looking for a pastor who loves Jesus, loves people, and is passionate about the local church. This role will oversee adult classes, community groups, and young adults, helping people grow in discipleship, connection, and spiritual maturity. The ideal candidate is relational, humble, emotionally healthy, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced ministry environment. Because we are a growing portable church, this person must embrace an all-hands-on-deck culture where servant leadership, flexibility, and teamwork are essential.
We’re seeking someone who is passionate about building authentic biblical community and helping adults and young adults become mature followers of Jesus.
Responsibilities:
DRIVER
- Champion and lead the overall discipleship strategy of NGC BG, ensuring clear pathways for spiritual growth
BUILDER
- Develop systems, structures, and environments that help people grow in biblical knowledge, community, and obedience
EQUIPPER
- Recruit, train, and develop leaders to lead studies, groups, and ministries effectively
SHEPHERD
- Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to leaders and members within discipleship environments
CONNECTOR
- Help people move from attending to belonging by connecting them into groups, classes, and serving opportunities
ORGANIZER
- Ensure all discipleship environments are well-structured, resourced, and aligned with church theology and vision
COMMUNICATOR
- Reinforce discipleship through clear communication, teaching, and digital content
OVERSEE BIBLE STUDIES
- Lead and manage NGC BG’s men’s/women’s bible studies
- Research and present study materials to elders/pastoral staff
- Recruit and equip group leaders
ADULT EDUCATION & CLASSES
- Organize and manage ongoing adult education classes (membership, theology, spiritual formation, marriage, etc)
- Research and present study curriculum*
- Build a clear pathway for adult discipleship
COMMUNITY GROUPS
- Evaluate and create a sustainable community group ministry plan within the global NGC ministry framework
- Recruit, launch, equip, and train community group leaders
ASSIMILATION & MINISTRY CONNECTION
- Create and oversee process for connecting newcomers to their next step in faith (serving, membership, community groups, etc)
YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY OVERSIGHT
- Provide oversight and support for young adults ministry
- Ensure alignment between ministry and overall discipleship strategy of NGC BG
SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL DISCIPLESHIP CONTENT
- Support the creation and distribution of social media content
PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
- Serve as a relational shepherd to the church body*
- Complete pastoral duties as needed (counseling, weddings, funerals, etc)*
- Cultivate a culture of discipleship and spiritual development in collaboration with NGC BG elders*
Skills and Abilities:
- 3–5+ years of ministry experience in a church or similar context
- Proven ability to lead and grow discipleship environments (groups, classes, etc.)
- Strong organizational and systems-thinking ability
- Gifted in teaching, leadership development, and communication (written and verbal)
- Ability to recruit, train, and empower volunteers effectively
- Bachelor’s degree required; theological training (MDiv or similar) preferred
- Professional-level experience in administrative, office, or ministry support work
- High level of spiritual maturity, confidentiality, and ministry-minded sensitivity
Expectations:
- A clear testimony of faith in Jesus and a vital growing personal relationship with Him.
- Meets the biblical qualifications of an elder (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9) for candidates with vocational ministry experience
- A member at Battle Ground, regularly attending, while embracing the mission and vision of NGC
- Humility, teachability, and a desire to continually grow
- A passion to see the church thrive and faithfully pursue its mission
- Loyalty to God, the mission of Jesus, the leadership of Northwest Gospel Church, and its members
- Detail-oriented with high standards of excellence, accuracy, and timeliness
- Discretion, perseverance, patience, sense of humor, team spirit, and genuine care for others
- Professional in appearance and communication
- Maintain confidentiality with regard to office and church information
- Teachable and eager to learn
- A servant’s heart
- Solution oriented
- Relates well with a diverse group of people in a variety of settings
- Manage and diffuse difficult situations with composure and professionalism
- An “Ideal Team Player” (humble, hungry, smart)
- Comfortable and growing in IT skills including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Planning Center and other platforms
Compensation/Benefits
The hiring range for this position is $45,000–$80,000/year and will be determined based upon experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan participation, paid time off, and other employee benefits.
Job Progress Metrics and Evaluation
This position reports directly to the Executive Pastor at BG and will receive regular performance evaluations. Compensation is reviewed regularly. The following are clear and tangible ways to assess your progress in this role. You'll notice these metrics are related to the most important parts of your job (the people you're impacting) and are areas that you directly influence on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Am I helping more people take meaningful next steps in discipleship, community, and spiritual growth?
- Am I consistently recruiting, equipping, and developing healthy leaders who can lead and multiply ministry effectively?
- Am I creating clear and effective pathways for newcomers to move from attending to belonging and serving?
- Am I building sustainable systems and environments that support long-term discipleship and align with the vision of NGC BG?
- Am I faithfully shepherding people in a way that is producing deeper biblical maturity, authentic community, and engagement in the mission of the church?