High Point Campus Pastor

Summary of Position 

The High Point Campus Pastor leads the campus staff team to accomplish the mission and vision of Mercy Hill Church in their local context. This is primarily accomplished through a significant focus on the weekly gathering, oversight of groups ministry at the campus, and leveraging influence to move campus attendees towards giving and going. Success for this role is defined by growing campus metrics, healthy campus culture in alignment with Mercy Hill DNA, and consistent multiplication of leaders.

Character: 

1. Affirms Mercy Hill Church’s Articles of Faith (which are the Baptist Faith and Message 2000).  
2. Affirms Mercy Hill’s Church Covenant for Covenant Members.   
3. Models the biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle that is expected of all covenant members. 
4. Fully participates in the life of Mercy Hill Church as an active covenant member. 

Culture (Staff Distinctives): 

1. Extremely Driven 
2. High EQ 
3. 100% Aligned 
4. Wise 

Duties & Responsibilities 

1. Excellence in Implementing the Culture of Mercy Hill 

• Ensure Weekend Gatherings reflect the core DNA of Mercy Hill by overseeing service flow and addressing any distractions in real-time. 
• Be a visible pastoral presence, engaging with attendees, praying with those in need, and building relational connections. 
• Model and reinforce the Mercy Hill values during meetings, interactions, and team leadership, acting as the “primary carrier” of church culture. 
• Actively seek and act on feedback to maintain a culture of continual improvement in gatherings and team performance. 

2. Leadership through Accountability and Development 

• Lead, manage, and hold campus staff accountable to Mercy Hill’s Mission, Vision, and Values through weekly Level 10 meetings, quarterly Rocks reviews, and 1:1 meetings. 
• Conduct annual reviews with a focus on growth, alignment, and goal-setting for each team member. 
• Oversee the hiring, development, and, when necessary, releasing of staff, ensuring alignment with Mercy Hill’s leadership expectations. 
• Create pathways for staff to grow as leaders and shepherds, equipping them to step into new levels of responsibility or roles. 

3. Pastoring People Through the Growth Flywheel 

• Regularly evaluate metrics and trends (e.g., attendance, groups, and giving) to make proactive decisions that foster growth and engagement. 
• Shepherd groups by equipping elders to lead group leaders effectively, ensuring robust discipleship at every level. 
• Ensure prompt, consistent follow-up with attendees, particularly first-time guests and those needing care, to build connections and trust. 
• Engage with the local community intentionally, creating opportunities to bring people into the flywheel (e.g., outreach events, service opportunities). 

4. Multiplication as the Pathway to Missional Impact 

• Raise up leaders in every ministry area through the leadership pipeline, ensuring a continual flow of capable leaders. 
• Identify and develop future church leaders, equipping them for roles in church planting, campus leadership, or ministry leadership. 
• Inspire and mobilize people toward Mercy Hill’s vision of going and multiplying, whether through new services, campuses, or church plants. 
• Actively plan and execute strategies for multiplying services or campuses to grow the movement and reach more people for the gospel. 

Miscellaneous Responsibilities This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will be required of an employee in this position. Therefore, additional duties may be assigned. 

Organizational Relationship 

• Executive Pastor of Discipleship – Primary 
• Lead Pastor of Ministries & Operations– Secondary 
• Direct Reports: Kids Campus Associate Director, Worship Campus Associate Director, Campus Operations Associate Director, & Campus Production Lead 

Job Requirements 

Physical Requirements:  

1. Ability to frequently stand, sit, and/or walk. 
2. Ability to bend, climb stairs, and/or lift frequently. 
3. Ability to lift 40 to 50 pounds occasionally. 
4. Ability to squat occasionally. 
5. Ability to communicate frequently with other people.   
6. Ability to operate computers frequently in order to complete necessary office work.  
7. Ability to frequently comprehend physical and/or digital documents and frequently prepare physical and/or digital documents.  

Work Environment 

1. May occasionally, work in temperatures above 95 degrees and below 32 degrees. 
2. May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. 
3. Noise level in the environment is occasionally loud. 
4. May occasionally work outdoors. 
5. May frequently work indoors within office spaces.