The Job
The Grove Church in Richmond, Texas, is seeking a spiritually mature and mission-minded Associate Pastor to join its leadership team. This vital role supports the Lead Pastor in guiding the church’s vision and advancing the areas of Mission/Mobilization, Discipleship, and Pastoral Care. The Associate Pastor will oversee key teams, shape strategic initiatives, mentor leaders, and shepherd a diverse congregation toward gospel-centered transformation.
Ideal candidates will be theologically aligned, self-led, relationally gifted, and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial church environment. With opportunities to preach, counsel, lead teams, and drive discipleship efforts, this position is perfect for a leader who desires to multiply ministry through equipping others and living missionally.
The Location
Richmond, TX, offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth and suburban energy. Just 25 miles southwest of Houston, it is part of the fast-growing Fort Bend County and has become a vibrant home for families seeking connection, culture, and opportunity. Historic charm meets modern development in Richmond, where master-planned neighborhoods and great schools support a high quality of life.
With a deep sense of community, rich cultural heritage, and close proximity to the amenities of Houston, Richmond is an ideal place for ministry leaders who love engaging both within the church and throughout the neighborhood.
The Church
Founded in 2014, The Grove Church began in a living room with a handful of families and a God-sized vision. Over the past decade, it has grown into a thriving, gospel-centered congregation with a heart for community, multiplication, and biblical faithfulness. With an average weekly attendance of over 240, the church remains deeply rooted in its mission: inviting all people to follow Jesus in all of life.
The Grove is marked by high volunteer engagement, authentic discipleship, and a strategic vision for church planting. The church is actively raising funds for a permanent facility and has plans underway to expand its ministry impact even further.
The Worship Experience
Worship at The Grove is contemporary in style, enriched with liturgical elements that root the service in Scripture and tradition. A full band leads the congregation each week, while the preaching team delivers expository messages through entire books of the Bible. Children are welcomed into the worship experience before heading to their own age-appropriate classes.
With a focus on depth, reverence, and relevance, The Grove’s worship gatherings help form a spiritually grounded and missionally minded church family.
Apply Now
Are you a leader of leaders with a heart to shepherd, disciple, and mobilize God’s people? The Grove Church invites you to prayerfully consider the Associate Pastor role. This is a unique opportunity to shape a growing church, serve a diverse and engaged congregation, and extend gospel impact in a flourishing community.
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