Associate Pastor, Social Justice and Missions

Associate Pastor, Social Justice and Missions

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The Associate Pastor, Social Justice & Missions provides leadership to the strategic initiatives that advance the social justice and missions efforts for Concord Church and the local community.

The Associate Pastor, Social Justice & Missions will foster and facilitate Concord’s engagement in service among the local community and promote efforts to call and act for justice. Its work includes engaging in evangelism, missions, and justice and providing guidance to members and staff on matters of social justice.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role supervises the Ministry Coordinator, Social Justice & Missions and the Community Impact Manager.

Provide oversight to Concord’s vision to create a ministry that involves and engages members that have a passion for social justice that we can organize, mobilize, and strategize for change in the local community.

• Oversee Concord’s social justice pillars:
  Education;
  Civic Engagement;
  Economic Empowerment;
  Mental Health;
  Aging Well
• Provide leadership for advancement of key strategic initiatives concerning the ministry and community partnerships.
• Serve as the point of contact and manage all ministry and community partners.
• Partner with Senior Pastor on Concord Church and the community segment.
• Serve as a liaison for Harmony CDC.
• Serve as staff contact for Prison Ministry and Prison Fellowship.
• Build out the annual ministry calendar and that creates opportunity for engagement.
• Manage logistics for the Senior Center and act as the liaison for Concord Church.

• Plan and lead annual church wide community outreach events (Bless Dallas, Community Expo, and Angel Tree, etc.).
• Build, maintain, and lead volunteer teams for the Social Justice Ministry.
• Build and maintain relationships with local organizations to understand community dynamics and how the church can meet their needs.
• Create opportunities for reaching new people in the community with the gospel.
• Partner with Harmony CDC on current strategic international partnerships.
• Plan and implement an annual calendar for multiple local and global mission opportunities and events.
• Create and review local and global partnership agreements annually.
• Serve as point of contact for Community Outreach efforts for Concord Church.

• Prepare regular reports regarding state of the Social Justice, Missions and Outreach.
• Attend and successfully completes all training required by Concord Church.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Member/Customer and Personal Service – High level of compassion and integrity. Courteously and professionally interact with family members – exhibiting sensitivity to situation and environment.
• Administration – Attention to detail and process oriented with the ability to follow instructions, whether it be in person, by telephone or text.
• Time Management – managing one’s own time and the time of theteam.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e‑mail, or in person.
• Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships – Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time. Builds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Plan and Align – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Instill Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Christian Education from an accredited college or university. A Masters’ degree in biblical studies or divinity is preferred but not required. A minimum of 3 years of experience as an ordained…