As part of The Gathering Staff, we demonstrate a growing faith in Jesus Christ.
We are mindful of being held to a higher standard of morality where we seek to Do No Harm, Do Good, and Stay in Love with God.
If you are unfamiliar with The Gathering we invite you to explore our website to learn more. We specifically encourage you to explore our sermon archive where you can learn more about our teachings and our positions on various social issues. Please note that our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion extends to all, including LGBTQ+ persons, and all staff are expected to share in that commitment.
Additionally, please review our mission, vision, and six practices as membership is a requirement for all staff members.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org and indicate which position you are applying for.
OPEN POSITIONS
Associate Worship Leader (Part-Time)
Position Type: Part-Time (8–10 hours/week)
Position Summary
The Associate Worship Leader provides support to the worship ministry across all Gathering sites by filling in as a worship leader where needed. This role involves preparing and leading engaging worship experiences, fostering congregational participation and spiritual engagement, and contributing to the development of worship teams. The Associate Worship Leader collaborates with the Worship Pastor to ensure worship services reflect the church’s mission and values while maintaining a culture of excellence and creativity.
Key Responsibilities
Success Metrics
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Working Conditions
This part-time role requires approximately 8–10 hours per week, with flexibility to serve at different sites and services as needed.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org and indicate which position you are applying for.
Position Summary
The Associate Worship Leader provides support to the worship ministry across all Gathering sites by filling in as a worship leader where needed. This role involves preparing and leading engaging worship experiences, fostering congregational participation and spiritual engagement, and contributing to the development of worship teams. The Associate Worship Leader collaborates with the Worship Pastor to ensure worship services reflect the church’s mission and values while maintaining a culture of excellence and creativity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Worship: Serve as the worship leader weekly on Sundays, providing engaging and authentic worship experiences.
- Plan and Prepare: Collaborate with the Worship Pastor to select and prepare music that aligns with the church’s vision.
- Rehearse and Equip Teams: Lead rehearsals and prepare bands and musicians for worship services, ensuring excellence and readiness.
- Volunteer Support: Assist in equipping and encouraging worship ministry volunteers at all sites, fostering growth and engagement.
- Technical and Creative Support: Contribute to the technical and creative elements of worship, including audio/visual support, coordinating volunteers, and enhancing worship experiences.
- Creative Contributions: Actively participate in Made New Creative initiatives to support innovation and creativity in worship.
Success Metrics
- Consistently high-quality worship experiences.
- Engagement and participation in worship increase across all sites.
- Teams of volunteers feel equipped, supported, and confident in their roles.
- Worship services reflect the church’s mission, vision, and values.
- Active participation in staff and creative team meetings.
Qualifications
Required:
- A deep and growing faith in Jesus and alignment with The Gathering’s mission and vision.
- Strong vocal and instrumental skills with the ability to lead worship authentically and effectively.
- Experience leading worship and managing worship teams.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Adaptability and flexibility to fill in as needed at different sites.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with worship technology, including ProPresenter, Planning Center Online, and AVL systems.
- Experience in songwriting, music arranging, or programming with click tracks.
Working Conditions
This part-time role requires approximately 8–10 hours per week, with flexibility to serve at different sites and services as needed.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org and indicate which position you are applying for.
AVL Producer (Audio-Visual-Lighting)
Position: AVL Producer (Audio-Visual-Lighting)
Reports to: Site Worship Director/Pastor
Contract Type: Part-Time, Independent Contractor
Location: West County site
Job Summary
The AVL Producer oversees all live audio, visual, and lighting production for weekend services and events at a designated church site. This includes maintaining equipment, managing content, and leading a team of volunteers. The ideal candidate will have professional AVL experience, strong technical expertise, and a passion for creating meaningful worship experiences aligned with the mission of The Gathering.
Responsibilities
To Apply:
Send your resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@gatheringnow.org.
Reports to: Site Worship Director/Pastor
Contract Type: Part-Time, Independent Contractor
Location: West County site
Job Summary
The AVL Producer oversees all live audio, visual, and lighting production for weekend services and events at a designated church site. This includes maintaining equipment, managing content, and leading a team of volunteers. The ideal candidate will have professional AVL experience, strong technical expertise, and a passion for creating meaningful worship experiences aligned with the mission of The Gathering.
Responsibilities
- Production Oversight
- Lead AVL production for weekly services, rehearsals, and special events.
- Maintain and troubleshoot AVL equipment, software, and systems to ensure high standards.
- Manage and implement media content for worship and events.
- Support streaming and recording needs for in-person and online services.
- Assist with AVL upgrades, installations, and central ministry projects as needed.
- Volunteer Team Leadership
- Receive, train, and schedule AVL volunteers and team leaders.
- Support volunteers’ technical development and spiritual growth.
- Cultivate a culture of excellence, collaboration, and alignment with the church’s vision.
- Commitment to the mission and vision of The Gathering and spiritual maturity in Christ.
- Expertise in FOH audio systems, especially Allen & Heath digital systems.
- Proficiency with ProPresenter 7, LED displays, DMX lighting, and VISTA software.
- Knowledge of digital video routing (e.g., Blackmagic Designs) and Planning Center Online.
- Experience with Apple hardware/software, Google Workspace, and digital storage platforms.
- Strong problem-solving skills and composure under pressure.
- Dependable, proactive, and skilled in managing multiple tasks efficiently.
To Apply:
Send your resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@gatheringnow.org.
Director of Missions
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Executive Pastor
Reports To: Executive Pastor
Overview
The Director of Missions leads and shapes The Gathering’s local and global mission strategy, providing strategic leadership for mission initiatives, partnerships, and congregational engagement across multiple sites. Grounded in an intentional commitment to dignity, local leadership, and shared agency, this role prioritizes partnership and mutuality over doing for or directing others. The ideal candidate is a strategic, culturally competent, and relational leader who can imagine what’s next and lead with clarity and consistency.
The Director of Missions leads and shapes The Gathering’s local and global mission strategy, providing strategic leadership for mission initiatives, partnerships, and congregational engagement across multiple sites. Grounded in an intentional commitment to dignity, local leadership, and shared agency, this role prioritizes partnership and mutuality over doing for or directing others. The ideal candidate is a strategic, culturally competent, and relational leader who can imagine what’s next and lead with clarity and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Local Missions
- Provide vision, direction, and leadership for The Gathering’s overall local mission strategy, ensuring alignment with the church’s values and vision.
- Lead the continued development, growth, and execution of The Gathering’s primary local mission initiatives, coordinating logistics, partnerships, and volunteer engagement.
- Provide strategic leadership and supervision for The Literacy Partnership, supporting its leadership and honoring its distinct role and contribution within the community, while ensuring alignment with The Gathering’s broader mission strategy.
- Build and maintain strong, reciprocal relationships with schools, nonprofits, and community partners.
- Lead and oversee key church-wide service initiatives, including ServeSTL Sundays, The Gathering’s participation in local Pride festivals and LGBTQ+ community events, and internal service projects.
- Collaborate with staff to promote service opportunities and share stories of impact.
2. Global Missions
- Direct The Gathering’s global mission partnerships, with a focus on our long-standing work in Mozambique.
- Maintain relationships, communication, and accountability with international partners, ensuring shared expectations and mutual responsibility.
- Plan and lead overseas mission trips, primarily to Mozambique, in close partnership with local leadership and communities.
- Explore new global partnerships that are community-led, sustainable, and aligned with The Gathering’s mission values, as capacity and vision allow.
3. Leadership & Integration
- Align all mission efforts with The Gathering’s overall vision and ministry strategy.
- Manage the missions budget.
- Recruit, equip, and support volunteers and lay leaders across sites.
- Serve as a leading voice for the Christmas Eve and Easter generosity campaigns.
- Track and share mission outcomes through metrics, stories, and reporting.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Deep passion for justice, compassion, and community transformation.
- Proven experience in mission, nonprofit, or church-based service leadership.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Comfortable managing volunteers, events, and logistics across multiple sites.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, congregants, and external partners.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace and digital communication tools.
- Experience navigating cross-cultural relationships with humility and cultural awareness.
- Cross-cultural experience or international missions background preferred.
Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time, salaried position (40 hours/week)
- Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities required for events and travel
- Benefits included per church policy (healthcare, retirement, time off, etc.)
To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@gatheringnow.org
Executive Assistant to the Lead Pastor
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Status: Full-Time
Status: Full-Time
Role Purpose
The Executive Assistant to the Lead Pastor functions as a strategic partner and mission multiplier, extending the Lead Pastor’s leadership by protecting his focus, stewarding his time and energy, and ensuring clarity and follow-through on key responsibilities. This role manages the flow of information, communication, and commitments so the Lead Pastor can lead, preach, and pastor with presence, margin, and effectiveness.
This position supports the relational, pastoral, and governance demands of the Lead Pastor while helping translate vision into clear next steps and sustained alignment.
Core Responsibilities
1. Executive Support & Strategic Prioritization
- Monitor and manage the Lead Pastor’s email and physical mail with discretion and discernment.
- Curate and manage the Lead Pastor’s calendar around highest-impact work, protecting sermon preparation, vision work, and leadership focus.
- Schedule and prepare internal and external meetings, including agendas, briefing materials, and background context.
- Track follow-up items and ensure leadership commitments are completed consistently and on time.
2. Travel, Expenses & Logistics
- Coordinate travel for speaking engagements, conferences, and denominational events.
- Track speaking honorariums and manage travel-related reimbursements.
- Complete expense reports and reimbursement submissions accurately and promptly.
3. Communication & Voice Support
- Proofread, format, and refine written communications in the Lead Pastor’s voice (e.g., Mnote and other church-wide messaging).
- Post approved communications to the website and social platforms as needed.
- Assist with sermon research and preparation as requested.
- Support publishing-related work, including manuscript proofreading and coordination with editors or publishers.
4. Conference & Denominational Liaison
- Serve as the primary point of coordination for required conference and denominational reporting.
- Complete and submit Charge Conference forms.
- Prepare Table I of the Year-End Report.
- Coordinate Pastoral Support Forms, evaluations, consultations, and related documentation.
5. Governance & Leadership Support
- Support preparation for ELT and governance-related meetings, including materials and follow-up.
- Maintain organized records of key leadership documents, decisions, and reports.
- Serve as a consistent point of communication with the ELT Chair as needed.
6. Leadership Presence & Representation
- Attend meetings on behalf of the Lead Pastor as delegated, representing his priorities, perspective, and values.
- Gather information, listen for alignment with vision and strategy, and return with clear summaries, insights, and recommended next steps.
- Help translate leadership conversations into executable actions and tracked outcomes.
7. Leadership Leverage & Thought Partnership
- Act as a thought partner to the Lead Pastor by asking clarifying questions and helping process decisions before they are finalized.
- Surface patterns, bottlenecks, and capacity concerns that impact leadership effectiveness over time.
- Help ensure staff initiatives and leadership efforts align with stated vision and priorities.
8. Generosity & Stewardship
- Manage pastoral communications to donors
- Enter incoming contributions
- Generate reports for stewardship and accounting purposes
Measures of Success
- The Lead Pastor’s time, focus, and energy are protected and well-stewarded.
- Leadership communication is clear, timely, accurate, and aligned with vision.
- Delegated meetings and initiatives result in clarity, alignment, and follow-through.
- Required conference and governance documentation is completed correctly and on time.
- Leadership commitments are consistently tracked, executed, and closed
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org and indicate which position you are applying for.
Facilities Maintenance Associate I (Trainee)
Facilities Maintenance Associate I
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Reports to: Director of Facilities
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Reports to: Director of Facilities
THE BENEFITS
The Gathering offers a generous time off policy and schedule flexibility, very competitive pay, 100% paid health insurance for full-time employees, as well as eligibility for many other benefits such as: 401K, 401K matching, Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance and Paid Time off. This position is primarily a day shift position with regular and predictable hours. The Gathering is a workplace that is truly interested in your success. We are looking for an individual to join our team and are willing to invest in the right person. All needed training will be provided. The ideal candidate will bring a great attitude, mechanical aptitude and enjoy working to better the community.
THE POSITION
The Facilities Maintenance Associate I will be an integral part of the team at The Gathering by ensuring that buildings are cleaned, well-maintained and ready to welcome all who come through our doors. If you are someone who has an interest in gaining hands-on experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, janitorial, and other building trades - and enjoy working with your hands - This position is ideal for you. This role will offer lots of opportunities to learn through work, problem solve and be part of a mission-driven team that seeks to serve others through Christ.
*NO 24 hour on-call
*NO required certifications
*This position is ideal for someone who is looking to start or advance their career in maintenance.
WHO HELPS YOU SUCCEED AND PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT
Direct Supervisor: Director of Facilities
Senior Leader: Executive Director of Operations
THE QUALIFICATIONS
- Dependable, responsible, and self-motivated.
- Able to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, climb ladders, and/or use lifts to heights over 30 feet
- High School Diploma or Equivalency required
- Demonstrate at least some basic skills in at least some of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, electric, HVAC, masonry, roofing, drywall/painting, grounds maintenance, and
janitorial. (We are willing to train the right candidate)
- Good organizational and planning skills, and an ability to work independently and with teams of staff and volunteers as needed
- Computer literacy; proficiency in Microsoft products and/or Google tools is preferred. (We are willing to train the right candidate)
- Current valid driver's license an acceptable driving record; must have transportation
- Must have basic hand tools
- Embrace Gathering staff values: Be positive. Be proactive. Be equippers. Be innovative. Be invitational. Be adaptable.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Building Maintenance: Assist the team with light carpentry, basic plumbing repair, basic electrical repair, light bulbs, basic wall repair, painting as needed, basic masonry repair, cleaning gutters, flashing and other exterior repairs, and minor repairs to mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems and equipment, and assess functionality of all safety systems
- Janitorial: oversee cleaning contractors and inventory supplies. Perform deep cleaning such as high dusting, periodically cleaning windows, shampooing carpets, etc.. Occasionally ensuring trash is emptied, sweeping, mopping, check paper towel/toilet paper/soap dispensers, etc., especially on contractor off days.
- Grounds Maintenance: Working with volunteers to maintain shrubs, weeding, mulching, trimming, repairing exterior walkways, parking lot cracks and holes, exterior sign
maintenance, litter, pest control and minor snow removal.
- Other: set up and teardown for events as needed, equipment assembly, keep storage organized, assist with setup of new systems and equipment and other duties as assigned
- Building Maintenance: Assist the team with light carpentry, basic plumbing repair, basic electrical repair, light bulbs, basic wall repair, painting as needed, basic masonry repair, cleaning gutters, flashing and other exterior repairs, and minor repairs to mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems and equipment, and assess functionality of all safety systems
- Janitorial: oversee cleaning contractors and inventory supplies. Perform deep cleaning such as high dusting, periodically cleaning windows, shampooing carpets, etc.. Occasionally ensuring trash is emptied, sweeping, mopping, check paper towel/toilet paper/soap dispensers, etc., especially on contractor off days.
- Grounds Maintenance: Working with volunteers to maintain shrubs, weeding, mulching, trimming, repairing exterior walkways, parking lot cracks and holes, exterior sign
maintenance, litter, pest control and minor snow removal.
- Other: set up and teardown for events as needed, equipment assembly, keep storage organized, assist with setup of new systems and equipment and other duties as assigned
WHO ARE WE AT THE GATHERING
Why we exist (Vision):
The Gathering exists to create Christian community that is compelling for new generations of people in St. Louis.
What we do (Mission):
Our primary task is to invite new people to become deeply committed followers of Christ.
How we do it (Practices):
We deepen our faith by following Christ through five shared practices:
- Worship
- Learning in CoreGroups
- Prayer
- Giving
- Service
What we value in our staff:
- Positivity
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Proactivity
- Invitation
- Equipping others
- Positivity
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Proactivity
- Invitation
- Equipping others
To apply for this position, please send resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org
Hospitality Coordinator - Webster Groves
Position: Hospitality Coordinator (Part-time)
Primary Location: Webster Site (Webster Groves)
Reports to: Webster Site Pastor
OVERVIEW
This individual will oversee Hospitality for the site, leading the experience, space, and teams that create a consistently welcoming and invitational environment for guests and members alike. The Hospitality Coordinator manages teams, develops leaders, and oversees the execution of Hospitality at the site.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION
Leadership of Hospitality
Primary Location: Webster Site (Webster Groves)
Reports to: Webster Site Pastor
OVERVIEW
This individual will oversee Hospitality for the site, leading the experience, space, and teams that create a consistently welcoming and invitational environment for guests and members alike. The Hospitality Coordinator manages teams, develops leaders, and oversees the execution of Hospitality at the site.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION
Leadership of Hospitality
- Develop a comprehensive plan for building teams of volunteers to fully and safely support the Hospitality ministry.
- Equip and develop teams of Coaches, Leaders, and Volunteers.
- Utilize the church CRM (Church Community Builder) to create consistent serving rotations.
- Connect and onboard individuals to serve on the Hospitality Team.
- Create a consistently welcoming environment at the site by ensuring the site is clean, prepared, and safe.
- Track and maintain inventory levels for necessary hospitality and connection supplies.
- Hosting consistent coaches and team meetings.
- Developing personal relationships with key leaders.
- Providing the essential resources for success.
- Serve as a predictably present, forward-facing leader of The Gathering at both Site and Central events.
- Be absent no more than five weekends a year.
- Be present for Christmas Eve and Easter services (and other large events as needed).
- Fully staffed Hospitality Teams for weekend worship experiences.
- An increase in the number of Connection Cards received at the Webster Site.
- An increase in the number of teams and people serving on Hospitality teams.
- A consistently prepped and hospitable space for guests and members to experience worship.
Lead Facilities Maintenance Associate
Lead Facilities Maintenance Associate
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Reports to: Director of Facilities
REPORTS TO
Direct Supervisor: Director of Facilities
Senior Leader: Executive Director of Operations
QUALIFICATIONS
- Dependable, responsible, and self-motivated to show initiative.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, climb ladders, and/or use lifts to heights over 30 feet
- High School Diploma or Equivalency required
- Demonstrable skills in at least some of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, electric, HVAC, masonry, roofing, drywall/painting, grounds maintenance, and janitorial
- Good organizational and planning skills, and an ability to delegate with staff and volunteers as needed
- Computer literacy; proficiency in Microsoft products and/or Google tools is preferred
- Current valid driver's license an acceptable driving record; must have transportation
- Ability to work independently and with teams
- Embrace Gathering staff values: Be positive. Be proactive. Be equippers. Be innovative. Be invitational. Be adaptable.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Grounds Maintenance: shrubs, weeding, mulching, trimming, exterior walkways, parking lot cracks and holes, exterior sign maintenance, litter, pest control
- Building Maintenance: assess functionality of all safety systems, assist with management of mechanical systems and electrical systems, light carpentry, basic plumbing repair, basic
electrical repair, light bulbs, wall repair, painting where needed, masonry repair, gutters, flashing, minor repairs to mechanical and HVAC equipment
- Janitorial: oversee cleaning contractors, perform basic cleaning such as dusting, sweeping, mopping etc. as needed, periodically clean windows, ensure trash is emptied on off days for cleaning crew, check paper towel/toilet paper/soap dispensers, inventory supplies
- Other: set up and teardown for events as needed, equipment assembly, keep storage organized, assist with setup of new systems and equipment, other duties as assigned
To apply for this position, please send resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Reports to: Director of Facilities
THE POSITION
The Facilities Maintenance Associate will be an integral part of the team at The Gathering by ensuring that buildings are cleaned, well-maintained and ready to welcome all who come through our doors. If you are someone who has accumulated practical expertise in plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, janitorial, and other building trades - this position is ideal for your skill set. This role will offer lots of opportunities to problem solve and be part of a mission-driven team that seeks to serve others through Christ. The Gathering offers competitive pay, flexibility, and a workplace that is truly interested in your success.
*This position does not require 24-hour on call
*This position does not require EPA certification
The Facilities Maintenance Associate will be an integral part of the team at The Gathering by ensuring that buildings are cleaned, well-maintained and ready to welcome all who come through our doors. If you are someone who has accumulated practical expertise in plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, janitorial, and other building trades - this position is ideal for your skill set. This role will offer lots of opportunities to problem solve and be part of a mission-driven team that seeks to serve others through Christ. The Gathering offers competitive pay, flexibility, and a workplace that is truly interested in your success.
*This position does not require 24-hour on call
*This position does not require EPA certification
REPORTS TO
Direct Supervisor: Director of Facilities
Senior Leader: Executive Director of Operations
QUALIFICATIONS
- Dependable, responsible, and self-motivated to show initiative.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, climb ladders, and/or use lifts to heights over 30 feet
- High School Diploma or Equivalency required
- Demonstrable skills in at least some of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, electric, HVAC, masonry, roofing, drywall/painting, grounds maintenance, and janitorial
- Good organizational and planning skills, and an ability to delegate with staff and volunteers as needed
- Computer literacy; proficiency in Microsoft products and/or Google tools is preferred
- Current valid driver's license an acceptable driving record; must have transportation
- Ability to work independently and with teams
- Embrace Gathering staff values: Be positive. Be proactive. Be equippers. Be innovative. Be invitational. Be adaptable.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Grounds Maintenance: shrubs, weeding, mulching, trimming, exterior walkways, parking lot cracks and holes, exterior sign maintenance, litter, pest control
- Building Maintenance: assess functionality of all safety systems, assist with management of mechanical systems and electrical systems, light carpentry, basic plumbing repair, basic
electrical repair, light bulbs, wall repair, painting where needed, masonry repair, gutters, flashing, minor repairs to mechanical and HVAC equipment
- Janitorial: oversee cleaning contractors, perform basic cleaning such as dusting, sweeping, mopping etc. as needed, periodically clean windows, ensure trash is emptied on off days for cleaning crew, check paper towel/toilet paper/soap dispensers, inventory supplies
- Other: set up and teardown for events as needed, equipment assembly, keep storage organized, assist with setup of new systems and equipment, other duties as assigned
WHO ARE WE AT THE GATHERING
Why we exist (Vision):
The Gathering exists to create Christian community that is compelling for new generations of people in St. Louis.
How we do it (Practices):
We deepen our faith by following Christ through five shared practices:
- Worship
- Learning in CoreGroups
- Prayer
- Giving
- Service
What we value in our staff:
- Positivity
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Proactivity
- Invitation
- Equipping others
Why we exist (Vision):
The Gathering exists to create Christian community that is compelling for new generations of people in St. Louis.
How we do it (Practices):
We deepen our faith by following Christ through five shared practices:
- Worship
- Learning in CoreGroups
- Prayer
- Giving
- Service
What we value in our staff:
- Positivity
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Proactivity
- Invitation
- Equipping others
To apply for this position, please send resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org
Site Pastor - Webster Groves
Site Pastor – Webster Groves, MO
Position Type: Full-time
Primary Location: Webster Site (Webster Groves)
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Position Overview
The Gathering is one church with multiple sites across the St. Louis region. The Webster Site Pastor provides spiritual, organizational, and missional leadership for the Webster site, carrying The Gathering’s vision into the life of the Webster Groves community.
This role holds responsibility for the overall health and direction of the site, including leadership of staff and key volunteers, pastoral care, community engagement, and the ongoing formation of a growing, vibrant congregation. The Site Pastor serves as both a shepherd and a leader—modeling and participating in The Gathering’s Shared Practices while helping others take meaningful next steps in faith.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org.
Primary Responsibilities:
Pastoral & Congregational Leadership
Spiritual & Personal
The Webster Site Pastor reports directly to the Lead Pastor and works closely with The Gathering’s pastoral team and Executive Pastor to ensure clarity, alignment, and shared momentum across the church.
Position Type: Full-time
Primary Location: Webster Site (Webster Groves)
Reports to: Lead Pastor
Position Overview
The Gathering is one church with multiple sites across the St. Louis region. The Webster Site Pastor provides spiritual, organizational, and missional leadership for the Webster site, carrying The Gathering’s vision into the life of the Webster Groves community.
This role holds responsibility for the overall health and direction of the site, including leadership of staff and key volunteers, pastoral care, community engagement, and the ongoing formation of a growing, vibrant congregation. The Site Pastor serves as both a shepherd and a leader—modeling and participating in The Gathering’s Shared Practices while helping others take meaningful next steps in faith.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@gatheringnow.org.
Primary Responsibilities:
Pastoral & Congregational Leadership
- Lead and oversee weekly worship gatherings with a commitment to excellence, hospitality, and spiritual depth, including occasional preaching.
- Build strong, personal relationships with congregants and new guests, helping people take meaningful next steps through The Gathering’s Shared Practices: worship, prayer, serving, giving, learning in CoreGroups, and invitation.
- Champion CoreGroups as the primary environment for spiritual growth by identifying leaders and connecting people into groups.
- Provide pastoral care, including weddings, funerals, hospital visits, and initial spiritual counseling.
- Participate in and support The Gathering’s Connections Pathway experiences (e.g., Explore, Next).
- Keep the Webster congregation outward-focused by cultivating a culture of invitation, service, and relationship-building, while developing partnerships with community leaders and organizations in Webster Groves for shared impact.
- Directly supervise site-based staff and support the recruitment, development, and care of volunteer leaders across key ministry areas (kids, hospitality, worship, connections, etc).
- Serve under the leadership of the Lead Pastor to ensure alignment with The Gathering’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
- Collaborate with senior staff and central ministry leaders to execute shared programming and shape major ministry decisions.
Spiritual & Personal
- Demonstrates a growing, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and the ability to lead others spiritually.
- Senses a clear calling to pastoral ministry and alignment with The Gathering’s mission, vision and shared practices.
- Relational, collaborative, and teachable, with strong communication skills.
- Willing to be held accountable to goals and outcomes.
- Willing to live in or near the Webster Groves community.
- Experience leading in a faith-based organization, with demonstrated ability to grow ministries and develop leaders.
- Strategic thinker who can set direction, evaluate outcomes, and adapt in a dynamic ministry environment.
- Increased engagement of new guests and connect cards..
- Growth in discipleship as people move from casual attendance to deeper commitment and leadership.
- Sustained growth in overall attendance, including adults and kids.
The Webster Site Pastor reports directly to the Lead Pastor and works closely with The Gathering’s pastoral team and Executive Pastor to ensure clarity, alignment, and shared momentum across the church.
