Community Pastor - Park Lake Drive Baptist Church
Type
Part Time
Contact Info
Job Title: Community Pastor (Part-Time)
Location: Park Lake Drive Baptist Church (PLDBC)
3701 N 27th Street, Waco, Texas 76708
About Us:
Park Lake Drive Baptist Church is a vibrant Baptist congregation committed to diversity, inclusivity, and active participation in social justice. We embrace both English and Spanish speakers and strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone can worship and grow in faith together.
Our church is experiencing a season of revitalization, actively reaching out to the diverse neighborhoods surrounding us. We believe our mission is to love every person who walks through our doors—regardless of language, race, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, education, immigration status, age, political views, or life experiences.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a bilingual, relational, and spiritually mature Part-Time Community Pastor to lead and disciple our Spanish-speaking members while fostering unity within our multi-ethnic congregation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving the Hispanic community, building bridges across cultures, and advancing the mission of Park Lake Drive Baptist Church. This role requires 10–15 hours per week and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a revitalizing church community.
Personal Qualifications:
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: Previous pastoral or ministry experience, especially in bilingual or multicultural settings, strongly preferred
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in Spanish and English, both spoken and written
• Alignment with Church Values: Deep alignment with PLDBC’s mission of diversity, inclusivity, and social justice as expressions of Christian faith in ministry
• Personal Character: Displays a genuine love for Christ and others, evident through an authentic, transparent, and Christ-centered lifestyle; committed to spiritual growth and actively sharing faith with others
General Duties:
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual counseling for Hispanic members and the surrounding Hispanic community beyond the congregation, addressing prayer requests and offering guidance as needed
• Facilitate communication for Hispanic members by translating during events and ensuring accessibility of written materials (bulletins, announcements, social media)
• Support integration of Hispanic members into the broader church community through organizing fellowship and discipleship opportunities
• Develop and lead small groups or Bible studies in Spanish to foster discipleship
• Be a visible leader and help execute the vision of the church
• Teach effectively and creatively from Scripture during Sunday School
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and translation devices weekly for Sunday services, including troubleshooting any issues during functionality testing
• Collaborate with fellow PLDBC pastors for consistent support and coordination, fostering unity and teamwork within the congregation
o Participate in weekly meetings to plan preaching topics, provide feedback on previous sermons, and assign responsibilities for upcoming services
• Participate in discussions to identify and address congregation needs, strategizing solutions as a team
• Commit to ongoing professional and spiritual growth through conferences, seminars, reading, and networking
• Support planning and participating in community outreach events designed to spread Christ’s love to our surrounding area
• Open and close the church building every Sunday, managing thermostat settings for Sunday mornings and post-service shutdown
• Adapt duties according to evolving congregation needs, demonstrating flexibility and commitment during challenging times (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic)
Core Competencies:
• Ability to build and lead teams, fostering collaboration and trust
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills for connecting across cultures
• Skilled in delegation, training, and empowering others for ministry effectiveness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Proven ability to lead and teach groups with clarity and creativity
• Vision-casting and alignment-building to advance the church mission
• Conflict resolution and pastoral counseling expertise
• Cultural competency and sensitivity in multi-ethnic and bilingual environments
• Strong organizational and time management skills for multiple priorities
• Proficiency with technology for translation devices and basic administrative tasks
Role Details:
• Part-time, approximately 10-15 hours per week
• Compensation: $9,000 per year (non-negotiable)
• Reports to the head pastor
• Employment is contingent upon a successful background check
• This position offers an opportunity to serve in a revitalizing, multi-ethnic congregation and make a lasting impact in the community
Application Details:
• Submit Application Materials to benfountain@park-lake.org
• Required Documents: Resume & Three References (Professional, Personal, and Academic)
Park Lake Drive Baptist Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, or disability.
