Associate and Assistant Pastors
Co-Pastor (Senior Pastor)
The Role of Co-Pastor
As a Christian faith community, Highlands Church defines a pastor as a church leader who…
• experiences a sense of calling from God
• loves God-in-Christ-in-the-Holy Spirit
• loves the people of God, our neighbors, and God’s world
• enjoys and thrives in both the Jewish and Christian scriptures
• desires to follow Jesus in their day-to-day life
• has established and lives by clear sexual, relational, and emotional boundaries
• longs for and participates fully in the growth of God’s good Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven • is a tender shepherd; practiced listener
• high emotional EQ/maturity
• very high self-awareness and willingness to grow
• strong, collaborative leader on behalf of and in communion with the church community
• stays connected (and builds relationships) with other pastors and faith leaders
• reads and studies the evolving nature of our faith particularly connected to issues of justice, culture, and faith
Co-Pastor skill sets, education and experience:
Most important for success in the role:
1. Leadership supervision of staff and key volunteers
2. Self-motivated and managed: ability to prioritize tasks, set and adhere to deadlines, and
maintain clear focus on mission and vision
3. Pastoral Leadership: leading people in their relationship with God, and with people (because of
their relationship with God); theological discernment
4. Pastoral Care: posture of availability and pursuing people; healthy personal and relational boundaries; leading people with prayer
5. Dedicated to growth and learning; curiosity and creativity
6. Strategic and Organizational planning and leadership discernment 7. Discipleship – leading people in the way of Christ
8. Preaching & Teaching (written and verbal communication)
9. Vision casting and leadership/implementation
10. Volunteer Development : recruit, train, and lead ministry volunteers 11. Experience with Budgeting process and Fundraising
12. Master of Divinity or equivalent experience and knowledge
Preferred:
Church and/or non-profit fundraising skills
Comfortable in front of an audience/ camera
Pastoral experience at a church of 200+
Experience managing a building
Current ties to Denver
submit your application at hchurchdenver.com/careers