What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Ball Church Pastor position at GMF Steel?
GMF Steel Group's Foundation, the Norman Family Foundation (NFF), is seeking a full-time pastor for Travel Ball Church (TBC) who could provide on-field pastoring to female athletes. TBC is a pop-up church that fosters a welcoming community for athletes and their families who are not able to make it to their church service due to sporting events. Our pastor will primarily be responsible for preparing sermons, spreading the NFF/TBC mission, providing connections, and developing relationships.
We’re looking for someone who is familiar with travel ball and has felt a calling to ministry—even if they haven’t followed the traditional path.
Responsibilities:
- Share personal testimony as a Faithful and Dedicated Follower of Christ
- Prepare 20-minute sermons directed toward athletes and young individuals.
- Set up and tear down equipment at ballfields (i.e., tents, tables, AV, etc.).
- Build relationships with athletes and their families, coaches, tournament directors, and officials.
- Contribute to weekly virtual board meetings.
- Recruit and develop other pastors.
- Work with other churches to adopt the TBC mission and vision.
- Provide administrative support to the Director of the Foundation
- Assist in the review, document management, and execution of the NFF Scholarship Program
- Play a key role in planning and executing future TBC and NFF events.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years’ experience in Christian Ministry/Leadership (church staff, private ministry, ministry volunteer) **Calling to Student ministry is not required but a bonus**
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent
- Proficiency in administrative operations, Microsoft Office, record-keeping, and basic event planning
- Willing to adopt, advocate for, and grow the vision of NFF
- A passion to see student athletes’ walks with Christ develop
- A heart for the local community outreach and youth engagement
- Ability to work weekends and travel to sports events as needed
- Personal experience or involvement in youth sports
- Positive Communication Skills (Public Speaking, Teaching, Writing, Social Media,)
- a. Ability to share the Gospel of Jesus to all ages and help them understand Jesus loves them.
- i. Devotions, short sermons, team prayers, and leading additional team Bible studies upon request
- b. Comfort in sharing with Churches, Schools, Colleges, and Organizations about the Vision of TBC and NFF
- a. Ability to share the Gospel of Jesus to all ages and help them understand Jesus loves them.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred, but not required