Job Summary
The Apprentice Recovery Pastor serves in a developmental role under the direct supervision of the Recovery Pastor. This position provides hands-on ministry training and leadership experience while assisting with the spiritual, pastoral, and operational needs of a Hope Center campus. The Apprentice Recovery Pastor will learn and support all areas of the recovery model with the goal of being equipped for future pastoral leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Recovery Pastor with daily pastoral care, discipleship, and counseling of residents.
- Support the implementation of the four pillars of the recovery model: Discipleship, Admin, Families, and Culture.
- Help lead resident devotions, chapel services, and group discussions.
- Participate in admissions, disciplinary processes, and phase advancement reviews under supervision.
- Maintain accurate documentation and assist with CRM logging.
- Provide encouragement, prayer, and biblical support to residents and families.
- Assist in organizing graduations, family weekends, and ministry events.
- Support volunteer engagement and church partnerships alongside the Recovery Pastor.
- Learn leadership development through coaching, observation, and practice.
- Carry out responsibilities in alignment with Hope Center Ministries’ mission and values.
Qualifications
- Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and evidence of spiritual maturity.
- Desire to grow into pastoral leadership within recovery ministry.
- Strong biblical foundation and willingness to learn biblical counseling methods.
- Effective communicator and relational with residents, families, and staff.
- Organized and teachable with a servant-hearted attitude.
- Previous ministry, volunteer, or leadership experience preferred but not required.
Skills & Competencies
- Desire to shepherd and disciple others.
- Ability to listen, encourage, and support residents in recovery.
- Team player with humility and willingness to follow direction.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Eagerness to grow in leadership and administrative responsibilities.
Spiritual Requirements
- Must affirm and live in alignment with Hope Center Ministries’ Statement of Faith.
- Committed to personal integrity, prayer, and accountability.
- Lifestyle consistent with biblical standards of leadership (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1).
Other Requirements
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Must pass background check and drug screening.
Qualifications & Expectations
- A mature, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle aligned with biblical standards.
- Agreement with the Statement of Faith, Lifestyle Statement, and mission of Hope Center Ministries.
- Ministry license - New hires will be begin the ministry license process immediately upon hire.
- Advanced knowledge of the Bible and a heart for discipleship.
- Familiarity with Celebrate Recovery’s 12 Steps and 8 Principles.
- Basic understanding of addiction, human behavior, and lay counseling.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to resolve conflict biblically and compassionately.
- Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to submit to background checks and reference screenings.
This is more than a job—it's a calling.
As a Recovery Pastor, you’ll have the opportunity to help men encounter Christ, break the chains of addiction, and step into the life of purpose and freedom they were created for. If you are passionate about making disciples, building Christ-centered community, and seeing restoration take root, we invite you to join the mission.
