Next Steps Pastor at Gatewaystaff

Duties & Responsibilities

• Champion a clear, simple Next Steps strategy that helps people know how to get saved, connected, and involved, empowering them to become part of something bigger than themselves.
• Develop and oversee systems that help people move from first-time guests to fully engaged members, providing opportunities for salvation, baptism, groups, serving, and outreach.
• Cultivate a culture where every person feels known through authentic relationships (groups) and needed through meaningful service (volunteer teams).
• Ensure that Next Steps opportunities are accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds, both within the church and through community outreach and care initiatives.
• Mobilize the church body by creating pathways that equip and release people to serve, lead, and live out their faith in practical ways.
• Lead, train, and develop Next Steps staff and volunteers to champion this vision, building a team that models a lifestyle of discipleship and connection.
• Partner with other ministries to align Next Steps with Gateway’s overall mission, integrating processes across age groups and ministry areas.
• Provide oversight for Next Steps-related events, classes, and processes (e.g., membership, group launches, volunteer onboarding).
• Serve on rotation to assist with pastoral duties including hospital visits, biblical counseling, officiating weddings, funerals, baby dedications, communion, and other ministry services.
• Teach, lead, and inspire from both the platform and by personal example.
• Steward the Next Steps budget responsibly, ensuring resources are effectively used to fulfill the mission.

Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of Next Steps initiatives, using data and feedback to improve clarity, accessibility, and engagement.

• Ensure all processes and programs comply with Gateway Church policies and standards.