Missions Pastor Full Time

Reports To: Executive Pastor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The Missions Pastor at Riverland Hills Baptist Church provides leadership and pastoral oversight for all local, regional, and global missions efforts. This role champions the church’s calling to make disciples by mobilizing the congregation to live on mission—serving others, sharing the Gospel, and engaging the world with the love of Christ.

The Missions Pastor plays a key role in advancing Riverland Hills’ mission by creating clear pathways for every member to participate in outreach and by cultivating strategic partnerships that extend the church’s impact beyond its walls.
Key Responsibilities
Vision & Alignment
Lead and implement a mission strategy that aligns with Riverland Hills’ mission to make disciples and its vision for transformational community impact
Ensure all mission efforts reflect the church’s core values and ministry philosophy
Regularly evaluate effectiveness and provide direction for growth and refinement
Local & Regional Engagement
Oversee community outreach initiatives and partnerships within the Midlands and surrounding areas
Identify opportunities to serve, support, and engage local needs in meaningful, Gospel-centered ways
Equip members to live missionally in their everyday lives
Global Missions
Develop and maintain strong relationships with global mission partners
Evaluate and recommend new partnerships aligned with church priorities
Lead and coordinate short-term mission trips that foster long-term impact
Congregational Mobilization
Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteers for mission involvement
Create clear next steps for members to engage in outreach opportunities
Collaborate with ministry leaders to integrate missions into all areas of church life
Leadership Development
Identify and develop leaders within the missions ministry
Provide coaching, training, and spiritual support to team leaders and volunteers
Foster a culture where missions are owned by the whole church, not just a ministry
Administration & Stewardship
Oversee the mission’s budget with integrity and strategic focus
Ensure responsible stewardship and clear communication of financial support to partners
Maintain organized systems for tracking engagement, trips, and partnerships
Teaching & Communication
Communicate the vision and impact of missions regularly through services, events, and digital platforms
Share stories that inspire participation and generosity
Preach or teach as requested, especially on outreach, evangelism, and living on mission
Qualifications
A clear and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a calling to pastoral ministry
Alignment with Riverland Hills Baptist Church’s doctrine, mission, and values
Bachelor’s degree required; seminary or theological training preferred
5+ years of SBC ministry experience, with SBC missions or outreach leadership 
Strong leadership, relational, and organizational skills
Effective communicator with the ability to teach and inspire
Cross-cultural ministry experience is highly valued
Core Competencies
Passion for the Great Commission and disciple-making
Ability to mobilize people into meaningful action
Strategic thinking with strong execution
Relational leadership and team development
Cultural awareness and adaptability
Work Schedule
Full-time, including evenings and weekends as required
Travel required for mission trips and partner engagement
Spiritual Expectations
Model a life of spiritual maturity, humility, and integrity
Maintain a consistent devotional life
Be an active, engaged member of Riverland Hills
Lead with a servant’s heart in all areas of ministry