San Jose Pastor

Position Title:  Pastor, San Jose Baptist Church

Date Prepared/Updated: December 2025

Department: Aspire Family of Churches

Reports to (position):   Pastor, Aspire Church San Marco

Status: Full-time, Salary

Basic Purpose

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the position in terms of basic

purpose and what it is supposed to accomplish.

The Pastor of San Jose Baptist Church serves as the senior spiritual leader of the San Jose Baptist congregation within the Aspire Family of Churches. This role carries primary responsibility for preaching, teaching, pastoral care, vision casting, and congregational leadership, while partnering closely with the Senior Pastor of Aspire Church San Marco and the Aspire Family of Churches to guide San Jose Baptist Church through a season of renewal, revitalization, and long-term sustainability.

The Pastor is entrusted with shepherding the congregation toward spiritual health, disciple-making, and missional engagement, in alignment with Aspire’s shared mission: To make disciples of Jesus and equip those who do.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

List the key roles and responsibilities of the position that support the primary purpose.

The Pastor of San Jose Baptist Church will:

·       Serve as the primary preaching and teaching pastor, providing biblically faithful, gospel-centered leadership.

·       Act as the senior leader of the San Jose Baptist congregation, responsible for its spiritual direction, health, and growth.

·       Provide visionary leadership that supports revitalization, discipleship development, and future multiplication.

·       Partner with the Senior Pastor of Aspire Church San Marco in coaching, accountability, and alignment with the Aspire Family of Churches.

·       Lead and develop the local leadership team (lay leaders, deacons, and volunteers).

·       Model and cultivate a culture of prayer, discipleship, generosity, and unity.

Other Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership & Teaching

·        Plan and lead weekly worship services in coordination with Aspire resources where appropriate.

·        Preach and teach in a manner that is Biblically grounded, Gospel centered, culturally aware, pastorally sensitive, and missionally focused.

·        Administer the ordinances of the church (baptism and the Lord’s Supper).

·        Participate in weddings, funerals, and special services as needed.

Pastoral Care

·        Provide pastoral care including counseling, hospital and home visitation, and crisis support.

·        Shepherd the congregation with wisdom, compassion, and biblical integrity.

·        Work collaboratively with Aspire pastors and deacons to ensure comprehensive member care.

Leadership & Administration

·        Lead and mentor the San Jose Baptist Church leadership team.

·        Participate in the Aspire Family Council and related leadership gatherings.

·        Partner with Aspire Church San Marco in areas of governance, budgeting, staffing coordination, and reporting.

·        Support the development of systems and rhythms that promote congregational health and accountability.

Mission & Revitalization

·        Lead the congregation toward renewed engagement in discipleship, outreach, and community presence.

·        Encourage participation in small groups, micro-church expressions, and missional initiatives.

·        Help the congregation embrace Aspire’s vision of becoming a House of Prayer for All Nations, reflecting its context and opportunities.

·        Work toward long-term sustainability with a view toward future independence and multiplication.

Other Responsibilities

·        Represent San Jose Baptist Church within the broader Aspire Family of Churches.

·        Participate in coaching, training, and evaluation processes as directed by Aspire leadership.

·        Perform other pastoral or leadership duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor of Aspire Church San Marco.

Skills, Knowledge, and Other Success Factors

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·        Strong knowledge of Scripture and ability to teach and apply biblical truth effectively.

·        Demonstrated pastoral leadership experience, preferably in revitalization or transitional ministry contexts.

·        Excellent communication skills (preaching, teaching, listening, and writing).

·        Ability to lead volunteers and develop lay leaders.

·        Emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and relational wisdom.

·        Alignment with Aspire’s Statement of Faith, mission, values, and ministry philosophy.

Leadership & Behavioral Qualities and Expectations

List behaviors, leadership competencies, and expectations required to perform effectively in this job.

·        A deep, evident love for Jesus Christ and His Church.

·        Submission to the leadership and accountability structures of the Aspire Family of Churches.

·        Integrity, humility, and spiritual maturity.

·        Approachability and pastoral presence.

·        Visionary leadership balanced with patience and discernment.

·        A collaborative spirit marked by unity, trust, and mutual respect.

Education & Experience

What type and level of training, experience and/or certifications are preferred to perform this job?

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ in good standing with a church of like faith and practice.


• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological training preferred.


• Demonstrated pastoral leadership experience.


• Willingness and ability to meet the membership and leadership expectations of Aspire Church San Marco.