Overview
The Life Group Pastor has the privilege of cultivating authentic, biblical community and shepherding people as they take meaningful steps in discipleship within Westover’s mission to Follow Jesus and Love People. This role provides spiritual and strategic oversight of the Life Group ministry by developing, guiding, and sustaining a healthy, life-giving network of groups that foster connection, growth, and care. The Life Group Pastor equips and supports group leaders, oversees Life Group strategy and pathways, and helps create environments where individuals can belong, grow, and serve through Christian community. By building, equipping, and caring for teams of leaders, this role helps ensure relational connection, spiritual formation, and pastoral care are extended throughout the congregation, so that every person has the opportunity to be known, supported, and discipled.

Essential Responsibilities

Champion and energize Westover culture and vision to Life Group leaders, hosts, and participants.
Lead the development, health, and expansion of Life Groups for adults of all ages, life stages, and backgrounds.
Recruit, train, and empower Life Group leaders by providing ongoing coaching, spiritual encouragement, and practical tools for successful group leadership.
Establish clear pathways for connection to ensure new members, guests, and existing attendees can easily find a Life Group that fits their needs.
Oversee the assimilation process of individuals into Life Groups and collaborate with Connections, Pastoral Care, and other ministries to ensure smooth transitions into community.
Build a strong leadership pipeline by identifying emerging leaders and providing spiritual and leadership development opportunities.
Create, implement and/or approve group curriculum strategies, seasonal studies, and leader resources in alignment with the church’s discipleship goals.
Track ministry data and key performance indicators to assess Life Group participation, growth, group health, and leadership development.
Provide pastoral care and support to group leaders and members as needed, including biblical guidance, crisis care, hospital visits, weddings, funerals, and related duties.
Collaborate with other ministries to help integrate Life Groups into church-wide initiatives, spiritual emphasis seasons, and outreach opportunities.
Ensure leaders are spiritually grounded and practically equipped to shepherd their groups effectively.
Manage the Life Group Ministry budget and honor established financial parameters.
Oversee weekend responsibilities related to community engagement, leader support, and connection follow-up.
Perform other duties as assigned within the reasonable scope of the position.

Goals

1. Cultivate Healthy Biblical Community

Develop Life Groups that are relational, spiritually vibrant, and aligned with Westover’s mission to produce disciples who love God and love others.

2. Build and Multiply Leadership

Recruit and empower a growing team of Life Group leaders who use their gifts to shepherd, teach, and disciple people in their spiritual journey.

3. Integrate Ministry Church-Wide

Collaborate across departments to help Life Groups participate meaningfully in church-wide outreach, discipleship efforts, and ministry initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications

A confirmed call of God to pastoral ministry and discipleship.
Demonstrates consistent biblical study, prayer, and a life surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Spiritually mature, emotionally intelligent, and pastorally compassionate.
Able to relate genuinely to people from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Skilled in giving and receiving feedback with humility and grace; able to navigate conflict biblically.
Personally supports and champions Westover’s culture and mission of Follow Jesus, Love People.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and willing/able to learn new software and ministry platforms.
Demonstrates strategic thinking, team building skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Education & Experience Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of fruitful ministry experience, ideally in small groups, discipleship, or pastoral care.
Agreement with the doctrines and statement of faith of the Assemblies of God.
Holds or is willing to pursue Assemblies of God ministry credentials through Westover Hills.
A life-giving relationship with Jesus that consistently draws others toward Christ.
Humble, teachable, and receptive to coaching and feedback.

General Requirements:

Agreement with the doctrines and statement of faith of the Assemblies of God. See https://ag.org/Beliefs/Statement-of-Fundamental-Truths for detailed information.
Serving on a church staff places a person in a ministry context. This necessitates personal integrity, moral godliness, spiritual attitude, a serving heart, and spiritual excellence. (Eph.4:25-32; 5:1-7, 15-18; Phil. 4:8-9; 2:14; Gal. 5:19-21)
Extend the heart and spirit of the church, and ultimately the Lead Pastor.
Respond with respect, loyalty, confidentiality, compassion, and care.
As a representative of the church both during specified work hours and personal time, model and guard Westover Hills culture in word and deed, fully supporting the values and ministry initiatives above personal preferences.
Foster high standards of excellence, efficiency, and professionalism.
Anticipate challenges and navigate volunteers and/or staff through transitions and change.
Be humble, teachable and both welcome and invite feedback.
Be a team player and work well with others.
Demonstrate the ability to be creative and do what is needed to accomplish the mission.
Prefer a fast and flexible work environment.
Demonstrate a history of financial generosity in the local church.

Westover Staff Core Values:

Trust - Trust builds team. We give it and guard it.

Communication - We communicate accurately and often. Feedback sharpens focus.
Ownership - We own the mission. Bringing our best honors God and inspires people.
Team First - Advancing the team is most important. We set others up for success.
Servanthood - Servant leaders build influence. We are thoughtful, respectful, and teachable.
Innovation - We are Spirit-led innovators. We prioritize spiritual values and practice flexibility.
Fun - There's nothing better than serving God with people you love. Let's laugh freely and celebrate often.

Next Steps:

You can apply for this position here

Essential Responsibilities

Champion and energize Westover culture and vision to Life Group leaders, hosts, and participants.
Lead the development, health, and expansion of Life Groups for adults of all ages, life stages, and backgrounds.
Recruit, train, and empower Life Group leaders by providing ongoing coaching, spiritual encouragement, and practical tools for successful group leadership.
Establish clear pathways for connection to ensure new members, guests, and existing attendees can easily find a Life Group that fits their needs.
Oversee the assimilation process of individuals into Life Groups and collaborate with Connections, Pastoral Care, and other ministries to ensure smooth transitions into community.
Build a strong leadership pipeline by identifying emerging leaders and providing spiritual and leadership development opportunities.
Create, implement and/or approve group curriculum strategies, seasonal studies, and leader resources in alignment with the church’s discipleship goals.
Track ministry data and key performance indicators to assess Life Group participation, growth, group health, and leadership development.
Provide pastoral care and support to group leaders and members as needed, including biblical guidance, crisis care, hospital visits, weddings, funerals, and related duties.
Collaborate with other ministries to help integrate Life Groups into church-wide initiatives, spiritual emphasis seasons, and outreach opportunities.
Ensure leaders are spiritually grounded and practically equipped to shepherd their groups effectively.
Manage the Life Group Ministry budget and honor established financial parameters.
Oversee weekend responsibilities related to community engagement, leader support, and connection follow-up.
Perform other duties as assigned within the reasonable scope of the position.

Goals

1. Cultivate Healthy Biblical Community

Develop Life Groups that are relational, spiritually vibrant, and aligned with Westover’s mission to produce disciples who love God and love others.

2. Build and Multiply Leadership

Recruit and empower a growing team of Life Group leaders who use their gifts to shepherd, teach, and disciple people in their spiritual journey.

3. Integrate Ministry Church-Wide

Collaborate across departments to help Life Groups participate meaningfully in church-wide outreach, discipleship efforts, and ministry initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications

A confirmed call of God to pastoral ministry and discipleship.
Demonstrates consistent biblical study, prayer, and a life surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Spiritually mature, emotionally intelligent, and pastorally compassionate.
Able to relate genuinely to people from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Skilled in giving and receiving feedback with humility and grace; able to navigate conflict biblically.
Personally supports and champions Westover’s culture and mission of Follow Jesus, Love People.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and willing/able to learn new software and ministry platforms.
Demonstrates strategic thinking, team building skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Education & Experience Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of fruitful ministry experience, ideally in small groups, discipleship, or pastoral care.
Agreement with the doctrines and statement of faith of the Assemblies of God.
Holds or is willing to pursue Assemblies of God ministry credentials through Westover Hills.
A life-giving relationship with Jesus that consistently draws others toward Christ.
Humble, teachable, and receptive to coaching and feedback.

General Requirements:

Agreement with the doctrines and statement of faith of the Assemblies of God. See https://ag.org/Beliefs/Statement-of-Fundamental-Truths for detailed information.
Serving on a church staff places a person in a ministry context. This necessitates personal integrity, moral godliness, spiritual attitude, a serving heart, and spiritual excellence. (Eph.4:25-32; 5:1-7, 15-18; Phil. 4:8-9; 2:14; Gal. 5:19-21)
Extend the heart and spirit of the church, and ultimately the Lead Pastor.
Respond with respect, loyalty, confidentiality, compassion, and care.
As a representative of the church both during specified work hours and personal time, model and guard Westover Hills culture in word and deed, fully supporting the values and ministry initiatives above personal preferences.
Foster high standards of excellence, efficiency, and professionalism.
Anticipate challenges and navigate volunteers and/or staff through transitions and change.
Be humble, teachable and both welcome and invite feedback.
Be a team player and work well with others.
Demonstrate the ability to be creative and do what is needed to accomplish the mission.
Prefer a fast and flexible work environment.
Demonstrate a history of financial generosity in the local church.

Westover Staff Core Values:

Trust - Trust builds team. We give it and guard it.

Communication - We communicate accurately and often. Feedback sharpens focus.
Ownership - We own the mission. Bringing our best honors God and inspires people.
Team First - Advancing the team is most important. We set others up for success.
Servanthood - Servant leaders build influence. We are thoughtful, respectful, and teachable.
Innovation - We are Spirit-led innovators. We prioritize spiritual values and practice flexibility.
Fun - There's nothing better than serving God with people you love. Let's laugh freely and celebrate often.

Next Steps:

You can apply for this position here

Life Group Pastor

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