BELL SHOALS CHURCH

CAMPUS PASTOR / CAMPUS PLANT

ABOUT THE CHURCH

Bell Shoals Church is a multi-campus church serving the greater Tampa Bay area, focused on helping people find purpose, healing, and a deeper relationship with God. The church exists as a movement centered on worship, biblical teaching, and discipleship, offering ministries for all ages, from children and students to adults, to foster connection and spiritual growth. Through small groups, weekly gatherings, and community involvement, Bell Shoals creates opportunities for individuals and families to engage meaningfully in their faith.

Campus Pastor / Campus Plant

Position

Bell Shoals Church

Church

Parrish, FL

Location

Website

4000 in-person | 1200 online (Multisite Total)

Attendance

bellshoals.com

Multi-Site Strategist

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ABOUT THE LOCATION

Parrish, Florida, is a growing, family-friendly community known for its welcoming neighborhoods, good schools, and relaxed pace of life. Families enjoy parks, youth sports, and plenty of outdoor activities, while also appreciating easy access to Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Gulf Coast beaches. It offers a strong sense of community and a great environment for raising children and building lasting relationships.

P A R R I S H, F L

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Campus Pastor / Campus Planter will lead the launch and growth of Bell Shoals’ new Parrish campus, serving as its primary spiritual, visionary, and operational leader. This is a unique opportunity for a gifted pastor to preach, build teams, make disciples, and help shape a thriving new campus community.

  • The Campus Pastor is expected to:

    • Demonstrate excellence, servant leadership, humility, and teamwork,

    • Lead with evangelistic passion aligned with the Great Commission,

    • Promote unity across campuses, and

    • Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.

  • Spiritual Leadership & Preaching

    • Serve as the primary preacher/teacher of the campus.

    • Champion prayer and discipleship.

    • Provide pastoral care.

    Campus Launch & Growth

    • Recruit and lead the launch team.

    • Execute launch strategy.

    • Engage the local community.

    Staff & Leadership Development

    • Recruit and develop staff and volunteers.

    • Build a leadership pipeline.

    Weekend Experience & Operations

    • Oversee Sunday services and all ministries.

    • Implement Life Groups, Connections Ministries, and Discipleship Pathway.

    • Ensure staffing and excellence.

    Community Engagement

    • Build local relationships.

    • Lead outreach initiatives.

    Multi-Site Collaboration

    • Participate in leadership meetings.

    • Align with church-wide strategy.

  • The Campus Pastor is expected to:

    • Maintain biblically grounded life priorities: Jesus Christ first; spouse second; children third; grandchildren fourth; ministry fifth.

    • Demonstrate loyalty to the vision, leadership, and staff of Bell Shoals Church, actively protecting and promoting unity.

    • Consistently pursue personal evangelism and invite others to engage with Bell Shoals Church.

    • Give faithfully and sacrificially to the ministry of Bell Shoals Church.

    • Continually develop communication skills and message preparation.

    • Grow in confidence and effectiveness in leading and developing adult volunteers.

FIVE C’S OF A GREAT FIT

  • Demonstrates servant leadership, humility, excellence, and a collaborative spirit.

  • Lives with biblically grounded priorities and models personal integrity, generosity, and evangelistic passion.

  • Protects unity and shows loyalty to the vision, leadership, and staff of Bell Shoals.

CHARACTER

  • Senses a clear calling to lead, preach, and shepherd within a multisite church model.

  • Carries a strong burden for evangelism, discipleship, and helping people take next steps in faith.

  • Committed to launch, grow, and sustain a healthy, disciple-making campus.

CALLING

  • Brings proven ministry experience in pastoral leadership, church planting, campus leadership, or a similar role.

  • Shows strong biblical and theological alignment with Bell Shoals beliefs.

  • Master of Divinity preferred; formal theological training and strong preaching ability are highly valued.

CREDENTIALS

  • Provides spiritual, visionary, and operational leadership for a campus.

  • Recruits, develops, and leads staff, volunteers, and key ministry leaders effectively.

  • A high-energy person who executes ministry strategy, weekend services, discipleship pathways, and community engagement with excellence.

COMPETENCIES

  • Thrives in a team culture marked by hard work, deep trust, laughter, and life-giving relationships.

  • Values collaboration, unity, and shared leadership across campuses.

  • Stays current on cultural, social, and spiritual trends impacting the congregation of Bell Shoals.

CULTURE

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