Brussels Campus Pastor

Email brurecruitment@redrockschurch.com to express interest

Overview

In October 2016, Red Rocks Church sent a group from the United States to Belgium to launch its first international location just outside of Brussels. The Red Rocks Church Brussels Campus began meeting at St. John’s International School, Waterloo. What started as a big dream many years ago has turned into a church family with a congregation of approximately three hundred. Now at the seven year mark, and having made it through the COVID Pandemic, the Brussels Campus is entering a new phase of growth and maturity. To this end, the Brussels Campus is seeking a Campus Pastor to lead and grow the Red Rocks Church Brussels Campus.

The ideal candidate will lead the Brussels Campus and exemplify the mission, vision, and values of Red Rocks Church – to make heaven more crowded by helping people know God, live on purpose, and change the world. As the Brussels Campus is Red Rocks’ only campus outside of the USA, the Campus Pastor will have a higher level of autonomy in their work than their U.S.-based peers. While they will regularly engage with the Red Rocks Church staff in the United States, the Campus Pastor will lead a dedicated, local team of staff, small group leaders, and volunteers.

The Campus Pastor must demonstrate both a heart for people and an eagerness to start and implement initiatives that grow the campus. On the one hand, they will be expected to provide pastoral care to a diverse congregation of both Belgians (primarily French- but also some Dutch-speaking) and international expatriates. On the other, they will also be responsible for the Campus’ financial health. While the ideal candidate would be a very capable communicator/preacher, the focus for this role is primarily leadership and shepherding of the congregation rather than teaching and preaching (most sermons are delivered through video by Red Rocks Church’s teaching pastors in the United States).

Responsibilities

● Lead the Campus spiritually by modeling integrity and spiritual disciplines;

● Set the annual vision and goals for the campus, working closely with the campus’ elders;

● Meet regularly with volunteers, providing leadership and guidance;

● Lead and manage staff;

● Coordinate regularly with Red Rocks Church’s Directional Leadership Team in the USA;

● Provide pastoral care, discipleship, and counseling to the congregation;

● Take overall responsibility for execution of each service;

● Seek creative ways to increase attendance & expand the Kingdom of Heaven in Belgium

● Foster a committed and well-governed community outreach program to local missions;

● Be prepared to preach on a quarterly basis or as needed;

● Coordinate extraordinary services; and facilitate the development of a youth and young adults ministry.

Employment Authorization:

Please note that a valid authorization to work in the European Union is preferred for this position (e.g., EU passport-holder, spouse of an EU citizen, etc).

Essential Requirements–The ideal candidate will present the below skills and experience:

● Proven leadership skills within a church context, including a minimum of three years in a leadership role within a church (e.g., Worship Pastor; Youth Pastor, etc.), which can include as a volunteer leader.

● Proficient in English (Proficient: fluent & precise in your oral/written comprehension).

● Demonstrable willingness to understand and adapt to Belgian & international cultures

Desirable Skills & Experience:

● Five years of ministry experience

● Experience ministering in Europe (and ideally, Belgium)

● Strong preference for proficiency in French

● Expert counseling and mediation skills; high emotional intelligence

● Proficiency with budgeting and financial management

● Strong public speaker; masterful storyteller with the ability to captivate an audience

● Education from a recognized Christian seminary institute

● Knowledge of the Flemish language is a benefit

Core Competencies:

● Pastoral

● Integrity

● Leadership

● People and Service Orientation

● Initiative

● Flexibility

Values and Beliefs:

At Red Rocks Church, every staff member and intern is expected to engage in the church’s ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Red Rocks Church’s beliefs for all positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member at Red Rocks Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Red Rocks Church. Learn more about what we believe at Red Rocks Church.

While this role has many practical aspects, it is critical for the Campus Pastor to demonstrate a commitment to their own spiritual care and growth and to seek the Lord in their decision-making.

Authority and Reporting Lines:

The Campus Pastor will oversee the staff of the Red Rocks Church Brussels Campus. They will both engage and share accountability with the Campus’ team of Elders.

The Campus Pastor will report to the Directional Leadership Team in Denver, Colorado.