About Christ Covenant Church

Christ Covenant is a gospel-centered, multi-campus church in metro Atlanta, committed to making disciples who make disciples through intentional, Spirit-led ministry. We are are dynamic, growing church of believers who foster authentic community, theological depth, and missional living. Whether you’re exploring faith, seeking spiritual growth, or ready to serve, you'll find a warm welcome and meaningful opportunities to grow as a follower of Jesus.

• Core Mission & Values
• • The heartbeat of the church: “Know the gospel, love the kingdom, live the mission.”
  • Driven by belief in the Bible’s authority, cultural engagement, and gospel discipleship across all life stages and spheres
• Vibrant Ministry Life
• • Cohorts for kids, students, college, young adults, men, women, and artists, each focused on relational discipleship grounded in scripture
  • Small groups, Sunday classes, and thematic events help individuals find community and spiritual growth
• Engaged Community
• • A thriving environment where families, professionals, creatives, and ministry leaders connect and serve. The church is known for its warm hospitality and depth of teaching .
  • Through gospel-driven mission efforts—both locally and globally—they seek to widen their Kingdom impact .
• Locations & Gatherings
• • Armour Collective (Buckhead): Sundays at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM, at 221 Armour Dr NE
  • Sandy Springs campus: Sundays at 9 AM and 11 AM

We are a gospel-centered family on mission to make Jesus known. We desire to know the Gospel, love the kingdom, and live the mission.

At Christ Covenant, we believe that culture shapes both the heart and mind, aligns with our strategic vision, and motivates the behaviors necessary to fulfill that vision. In essence, the culture we pursue can be summed up in one word: pursuit—a continual, wholehearted pursuit of Christ, His kingdom, and His mission. We believe that a continuous pursuit of these values will produce the behaviors and processes needed to support a thriving church ministry. All employees and staff members at Christ Covenant are expected to embody the following core values:

• God’s Glory
• Excellence
• Trust
• People
• Clarity
• Generosity
• Accountability

About the role

The Campus Pastor serves as the primary shepherd and spiritual leader of the Smyrna campus of Christ Covenant Church. Christ Covenant is a growing Southern Baptist Convention affiliated church based in Atlanta, GA. This is a full-time pastoral role responsible for advancing Christ Covenant’s mission to make Jesus known through faithful preaching, shepherding care, and strategic leadership. Below are expectations that this position will be responsible for and accountable for during each of the performance review cycles.

What you'll do

Preaching & Teaching

• Write and deliver biblically sound, gospel-centered sermons that align with the broader Christ Covenant preaching schedule to the Smyrna congregation at Sunday services.
• Ensure all teaching at the Smyrna campus aligns with the culture, core values, and beliefs of Christ Covenant.

Pastoral Care & Shepherding

• Lead monthly membership interest class, First Sunday, at the Smyrna campus for prospective new members.
• Mentor and support campus Elders and Deacons through one-on-one conversations and shared ministry engagement.
• Provide pastoral care (hospital visits, baptisms, communion observance, funerals, etc.) for Smyrna campus members
• Support and strengthen discipleship pathways through classes, groups, and equipping opportunities

Campus Vision & Execution

• Partner with the Senior Pastor and Executive Team to implement the overall vision of Christ Covenant at the Smyrna campus.
• Implement church-wide initiatives, such as Reach the World, Bless the City, and other strategic emphases, at the Smyrna campus
• Develop and execute campus-specific ministry initiatives aligned with the church’s mission.
• Identify and act upon ministry opportunities, outreach strategies, and community engagement efforts.
• Cultivate and build meaningful relationships within the surrounding Smyrna community to advance outreach and engagement.

General Leadership and Operational Supervision

• Oversees campus staff to ensure a healthy workplace environment
• Collaborate with the centralized teams such as Finance, HR, Communications, etc. to steward campus planning and oversight
• Ensure healthy systems, communication, and ministry execution at the campus level.

Connection to the Broader Church

• Attend weekly central staff meeting, teaching meeting, and fully participate in the overall leadership culture of the church as a member of the Lead Team
• Collaborate with with the Executive Team, Leadership Team, and central ministry pastors and directors on all functions of the church

Qualifications

Bachelor’s (B.A.) in related field and Master of Divinity (MDiv.) degree preferred

At least 5 to 7 years of ministry experience

Understanding of and willingness to minister within the church’s statement of beliefs

Character congruent with the biblical requirements for leaders (1 Tim. 3:1-13; 2 Tim. 2; Titus 1:5-9)

A calling to pastoral ministry