In the fall of 2009, a handful of men began to meet in a local Cracker Barrel restaurant for Bible Study and accountability. It wasn’t long before that group of men grew into a few dozen people gathering for worship in a living room in Prattville, Alabama. This group of believers were looking for something more than their normal church experience- they wanted to experience authentic relationships, to engage in meaningful worship, and to embrace God’s purpose like never before.
In just a few weeks, this new spiritual family outgrew that living room. A fledgling church, without a name and without a pastor, began to gather in a local hotel conference center. The people knew the church was more than a building, more than a name, and more than a personality. The church was the people of God with the purpose of loving God, loving others, and making disciples of Jesus Christ.
Shortly after the church began worshiping at the hotel conference center, the church called John Schmidt to be their pastor. God had something amazing in store when He joined this new church family together with John’s teaching, passion, and vision. This was a defining moment for what would become Centerpoint Fellowship Church. Together, God focused their vision to be a church that would expand and multiply by releasing “ordinary” people to do more ministry- wherever God led. In fact, the name Centerpoint was chosen to represent this vision of the church in Prattville being a “center,” from which the people and ministries of the church would move outward.
Today Centerpoint has become a family of congregations that continues to follow God’s Word, to develop authentic relationships, and to keep ministry simple so that together we can share the good news of Jesus Christ everywhere we go. Though we meet in multiple locations- living rooms, restaurants, hotel conference centers, YMCA gyms, and traditional church buildings- we strive to share the same spirit of community, worship, and mission as those early home group gatherings. We are still ordinary people trusting that God will use us to impact the world for His glory and, hopefully, to fulfill the Great Commission in our generation.
We still believe the last words of Jesus should be the first concern of His Church, “…go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)
The Great Commission was not recorded for Jesus’ 12 disciples. It was preserved in Scripture for us. Every Christian is responsible for this call and this purpose for His church. We are not called to simply be disciples- each of us are called to become disciple-makers. For everyone willing to respond to God’s call and purpose, we invite you to join us.
Job Description
About the Missions Impact Pastor:
The goal of the Mission Impact Pastor is to provide vision, leadership, and oversight for the church’s local, regional/national, and global missions as well as providing vision, strategy, leadership and oversight for the outward focus/Kingdom advancement ministries. This role would report directly to the Executive Pastor, while working alongside the Spiritual Formations Pastor in the training and equipping of Connect Group leaders according to the Centerpoint disciple making pathway.
The Mission Impact Pastor is responsible for helping the church analyze and enhance the current mission work, leading in the development and implementation of creative approaches to outward focused mission ministries locally, establishing a presence and “reach” regionally/nationally through Kingdom partnerships, and shepherding the hearts of those who feel called by God to serve globally.
This involves helping the local church family members practically live out Ephesians 2:10 by helping them to understand their identity in Christ and discover the work prepared for them beforehand by God through raising and releasing everyday ordinary believers to unique mission and evangelistic opportunities within their daily rhythms.
The Mission Impact Pastor will be responsible for developing a long-range plan with goals, engagement strategies, action plans, disciple making strategies, reporting and celebrations that will multiply authentic relationships, selfless service, and Spirit empowered living. The Mission Impact Pastor will raise a Missions Development Team and be responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising leadership for the network of outward focused ministries that are birthed from Centerpoint Fellowship.
The Missions Impact Pastor Responsibilities Include:
Live, Serve, and Establish authentic relationshipswithin the local community
Shepherd the Mission Strategy for Centerpoint Fellowship
Share in pastoral care needs through prayer, counseling, visitations, weddings, funerals and preaching for the Centerpoint Church Family if/when needed and necessary
Ensure Centerpoint church values are the driving forces behind all mission impact efforts
Develop unique outreach/evangelism opportunities to connect the Centerpoint Church family with the local community
Identify, Disciple, Equip, and Release everyday ordinary leaders who will operate within the Mission Development Team.
Manage the Mission Ministry budget
Facilitate missional engagement within the Connect Group ministry
Provide catalytic leadership and vision for the local, regional/national, and world mission initiatives of Centerpoint Fellowship including helping the launch of new campuses in the region.
Develop, delegate to and empower key leaders to build teams and facilitate rhythms of missional engagement, including the planning and execution of mission trips/ experiences and ongoing, relationships of local service and service within the church body
Share in the implementation of the spiritual formation pathways within the Centerpoint Family
Communicate the Missional vision of Centerpoint Fellowship to the congregation, mission partners & volunteer leaders
Shepherd and observe the work/stories happening locally, regionally/nationally, and globally and share the observations with staff and congregation
What You Bring:
The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the MIssion Impact Pastor:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Organized
Able and willing to train
Excellent communication including writing and orally
Work in a collaborative environment/team work
Track record of success in leadership
Track record of effective implementation of strategies and goals
Able to effectively handle multiple projects
Mature understanding of missions in the church
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective budgeting skills
Discrete in relationships and partnerships
Resourceful, able to find solutions that solve opportunities
Education and Experience
At least 3 yrs experience in a church setting, serving in missions preferred
Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
3+ years budgeting and/or financial analysis skills preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license, passport, and pass a background check
Personal Characteristics & Qualifications
Zeal for Jesus and the local Church.
Desire for constructive criticism and continual growth.
Doctrinal beliefs congruent with Centerpoint Fellowship Church (especially on primary issues.)
Alignment with Centerpoint’s philosophy of the purpose/priorities of worship gatherings (the “why”) to effectively develop the “how.”
Responsible for upholding Biblical priorities and core values of Centerpoint Fellowship Church. The Mission Impact Pastor should represent a growing personal relationship with Christ. They should strive to fulfill his or her purpose in life and ministry while demonstrating integrity in words, relationships, and actions. These objectives are accomplished by:
Loving God, Loving others
Evidencing sharing the Gospel
Faithfully giving to Centerpoint financially
Adhering to the Employee Handbook principles and directives
Participating in a Connect Group on a regular basis
Setting appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity
What it’s Like to Live in Prattville, AL:
Prattville is a charming New England-style village nestled in the heart of Alabama. As the “birthplace of industry” in Alabama, Prattville’s rich history spans the life and accomplishments of its founder Daniel Pratt, the great industrialist. Prattville features the Daniel Pratt Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Today.
Prattville is in Autauga County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Prattville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Prattville and residents tend to lean conservative.
Also called the “Fountain City” (named for the abundance of artesian wells that once flowed through town) Prattville boasts a wide variety of natural and recreational attractions, including golfing, canoeing, hiking, fishing and other means of entertainment. Prattville’s cultural and retail attractions, numerous antique and specialty stores, and excellent dining establishments are sure to please almost any taste.
