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Sioux Falls, SD
Position open:
Associate Pastor of Ministries
The Associate Pastor of Connection Church will play a pivotal role in shepherding, equipping, and mobilizing the body of Christ. This position centers on leading and scaling our Gospel Communities (GCs), which are the heartbeat of our disciple-making strategy, while building systems that sustain church-wide discipleship, leadership development, and member engagement.
This pastor will oversee the full discipleship pathway—from the moment someone first visits Connection Church, to their integration into gospel community, through baptism and covenant membership, and ultimately toward multiplication as a disciple-maker. He will provide pastoral care and spiritual oversight, while also designing and implementing systems that allow for sustainable growth.
Working alongside a gifted and close-knit staff team, the Associate Pastor will serve as both shepherd and strategist: equally comfortable walking with a hurting member through crisis and building the structures that equip leaders to shepherd hundreds. This is a unique opportunity for a pastor who loves people and loves building frameworks that help the church flourish for years to come.
Connection Church is a gospel-centered, missional church located in the growing city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The church is affiliated with the Acts 29 Church Planting Network, The Gospel Coalition, 9Marks, the SEND Network, and the Dakota Baptist Convention.
Connection Church exists to glorify God by making disciples who live in authentic gospel community and live on mission in everyday life. With an average weekly attendance of roughly 400, the church is entering a critical season of growth, multiplication, and vision alignment. In particular, the church is seeking to deepen and expand its network of Gospel Communities as the primary expression of discipleship and mission.
The church has a strong theological foundation, a missional culture, and a committed core of leaders. This next season provides a unique opportunity to strengthen the church’s discipleship systems, train a new generation of leaders, and multiply Gospel Communities throughout the city.
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Structure, oversee, and implement church-wide discipleship processes and pathways that move people from first-time visitor to multiplying disciple.
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Provide vision, structure, and pastoral leadership to all Gospel Communities (GCs), including recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring GC leaders.
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Collaborate with the Lead Pastor and ministry team to ensure all discipleship pathways align with the church’s overall vision, teaching themes, and spiritual direction.
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Oversee the entire membership journey—welcoming guests, leading membership classes, conducting interviews, and shepherding toward covenant commitment.
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Teach in a variety of settings, including preaching in Sunday gatherings (up to 10 times annually).
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Lead and oversee the baptism process—equipping leaders, preparing candidates, and celebrating new life in Christ.
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Build and manage systems to track spiritual growth, leadership development, and congregational care.
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Provide direct pastoral care through counseling, visitation, prayer, and presence in key life moments (e.g., weddings, funerals, crises).
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Equip, empower, and multiply leaders who can shepherd others and launch new ministries or Gospel Communities.
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A deep and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by humility, integrity, and a heart of prayer.
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A love for the local church and a passion for making disciples in community.
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A strong commitment to gospel-centered, Reformed theology consistent with the Acts 29 Network and Connection Church.
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3–5 years of pastoral leadership experience in a gospel-centered, missional church context.
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M.Div. or comparable theological training preferred; significant ministry experience may substitute.
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Demonstrated ability to develop leaders, multiply ministries, and build sustainable systems.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to teach, train, and counsel effectively.
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Skilled in balancing relational shepherding with organizational leadership and strategic thinking.
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A relational shepherd who loves people and disciples them with patience and grace.
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A strategic thinker who can design and implement processes for long-term growth.
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A team player who thrives in collaboration and values unity within the staff and elders.
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A self-starter who takes initiative and follows through with excellence.
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A humble servant-leader eager to see Christ glorified, the church strengthened, and disciples multiplied.