Pastor of Teaching and Leadership

In 1989, eight people began gathering in a living room with a simple but compelling vision to create a safe place where their friends and neighbors could hear and ask about Jesus. From the beginning, this has been woven into the DNA of our church. In the late 90s, under the leadership of Lead Pastor Greg Holder, this start-up church meeting at a YMCA began to grow into a multisite church of thousands, now known as The Crossing. Even as our footprint expanded, our mission remained clear: to continually be a place where anyone could explore the truth of Scripture, experience the grace of Jesus, and learn to express love to others in extravagant ways (we call them the 3 E’s). Today, we gather across four campuses, in homes and dorm rooms, in coffee shops and workplaces, and online through live-streaming—reaching our city and extending around the world. Through the years, we've seen God's faithfulness as ministries expand, particularly our kids, youth, and young adult ministries. We continue to see hundreds baptized each year, seemingly breaking new records each time. Our team has developed spiritual formation strategies that continue to provide on-ramps for people of all ages and spiritual maturity. By God's grace, The Crossing has become an incubator of Kingdom creativity—a highly creative and collaborative community that believes the best ideas emerge when gifted people build together. That culture has produced Advent Conspiracy , an invitation to celebrate Christmas with a missional mindset that now spans the globe. It gave rise to The Genius of One discipleship resources, a practical and winsome approach to developing healthy culture and community within the Body of Christ. And The Crossing has launched numerous pastors and artists into ministry through our internship and residency programs, including senior pastors and even a Grammy-winning artist. We stand on a strong foundation of biblical conviction, emotional and spiritual health, passionate evangelism, and a deep love for the local church and our St. Louis region. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to John 17 unity—Jesus' prayer that we may be one. A church marked by that kind of unity doesn't just grow; it becomes a witness. Our church now stands at the edge of an incredible opportunity for growth and influence—both locally and globally—because of a series of recent developments. The Crossing became debt-free as of 2025, a reflection of God's provision and the faithful giving of our people. The future unfolding before us is like nothing we’ve seen before. It will require the best of our leadership and the most of our folks. Our Aspenstand Initiative will uniquely position us to serve as a kingdom catalyst at home and around the world. As Mordecai so famously said to Esther, we truly believe that he has brought us to this moment “for such a time as this.” Playing in picture-in-picture Playing in picture-in-picture (opens a new window) More options 00:00 01:28 ; Like Quality Auto CC/subtitles Off 2x 1.5x 1.25x 1x 0.75x 0.5x

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Crossing is marked by creative and thoughtful teaching, passionate worship, and a culture that values what is “real.” Hard and honest questions are welcomed and invited (even in the middle of our weekend teachings). We are intentionally a church of different generations and backgrounds, which brings expectancy and a fresh taste of hope to our services. We blend teaching and worship with art and technology to create services where you can experience the inspiring and healing message of Jesus in a personal way, even amidst the many who gather each weekend. Whether you walk through our doors for a weekend service or on a random Tuesday afternoon, you'll notice the same thing: we are people who love doing life together. Are we perfect? Of course not. But we laugh easily. We aren’t afraid to shed tears. We ask curious questions. We struggle honestly. And in those moments and every place in between, we remind each other that we do not face this world alone. We surround each other like a herd of musk ox. (Not familiar with musk ox? Ask us—we’d love to tell you that story!) A world is watching how the Church treats one another, and we take that seriously. The Lord called us to love Him and love others. That’s what we’re trying to do.

OUR CORE VALUES

The Eternal God is worthy of our praise, our trust, our prayer, and devotion. The Bible is how God speaks to us. Every human life bears the image of God. The redeemed of God are many, and yet one. God is not finished with us or this world.

PASTOR OF TEACHING & LEADERSHIP

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with both immediate impact and long-term significance. The Pastor of Teaching & Leadership will serve two very distinct responsibilities. This role will be one of the primary weekend teaching voices at The Crossing, working in close partnership with the Lead Pastor. They should be a gifted and engaging communicator with a deep personal walk with Jesus, have a strong grasp of Scripture, and have a heart for the lost and the long-time believer alike. They must be able to communicate in a winsome way to both the unchurched and the over-churched. The Pastor of Teaching & Leadership will serve on both the Leadership Team and the Spiritual Oversight Team and collaborate on the church’s strategic direction. The ideal candidate will be both a catalytic and collaborative leader who thrives in a team-oriented approach, who isn't afraid to take the lead, and who simultaneously celebrates the leadership and creative ideas of others. This role is intentionally designed to grow as quickly as the Lord allows. We expect this person’s voice, influence, and leadership to expand significantly as we follow God's call together.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

This is an exciting season of momentum with a future full of promise and more than a few defining moments ahead. The Holy Spirit keeps breathing life into our vibrant partnerships around the world and in our own backyard. We also continue to sense God’s blessing as people of all ages and backgrounds encounter Jesus. This role offers the chance to help lead a thriving, Christ-centered congregation into its next chapter. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with a Lead Pastor who has watched God build something rare—and is eager to see who God has for The Crossing’s future and how he can encourage them. This could be the place for you if: You'd like to start with the wind at your back and carry something significant forward, adding your God-given uniqueness to the mix You're passionate about preaching the Word, equipping leaders, and inspiring people to take their next step with Jesus. You love the beautiful and not-always-easy work of creative collaboration. You love laughing deeply, lamenting openly, and learning daily You're fully committed to the work of building unity among churches and across divides You take discipleship and leadership development seriously

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

This is an exciting season of momentum with a future full of promise and more than a few defining moments ahead. The Holy Spirit keeps breathing life into our vibrant partnerships around the world and in our own backyard. We also continue to sense God’s blessing as people of all ages and backgrounds encounter Jesus. This role offers the chance to help lead a thriving, Christ-centered congregation into its next chapter. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with a Lead Pastor who has watched God build something rare—and is eager to see who God has for The Crossing’s future and how he can encourage them. This could be the place for you if: You'd like to start with the wind at your back and carry something significant forward, adding your God-given uniqueness to the mix You're passionate about preaching the Word, equipping leaders, and inspiring people to take their next step with Jesus. You love the beautiful and not-always-easy work of creative collaboration. You love laughing deeply, lamenting openly, and learning daily You're fully committed to the work of building unity among churches and across divides You take discipleship and leadership development seriously If you're absolutely convinced that God is not finished with His Church or this world, this could be the place for you.

WHO THRIVES HERE?

The following attributes are true of The Crossing's longest-tenured and highest-performing staff members: Dependence on Jesus. Intimate communion with Jesus that results in joyful obedience. Self-Awareness. A growing understanding of how others experience you. Drive. Healthy energy that moves competence to productivity. Humility. Value yourself and others the same way God does. Curiosity. Willing to ask and learn in ways that keeps one fresh. Resilience. Able to bounce back from obstacles and setbacks. Adaptability. Knowing when it's time to change and having the courage to do it. Sense of Humor. Quick to smile, quick to laugh, and you don't take yourself too seriously.

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LIVE HERE

The Crossing’s main campus is in Chesterfield, Missouri, a thriving suburb about 20 miles west of downtown St. Louis. It has great schools, welcoming neighborhoods, and beautiful parks and trails. And a cost of living that will pleasantly surprise you if your family is coming from just about anywhere else in the country. Don’t let the “suburb” label fool you. The St. Louis region has real soul. It’s a baseball town (Cardinals fans are a different breed, you’ll understand soon enough), a hockey town (go Blues), and now an MLS town with St. Louis City SC. The food scene is quietly exceptional: James Beard-recognized chefs sit alongside generations-old spots, and yes, there is the BBQ and toasted ravioli St. Louis is known for. The music runs even deeper. This is a city with jazz in its bones and a live music culture that can be experienced from downtown to the suburbs. The metro area is home to ten Fortune 500 companies, a thriving arts community, and universities that keep the city young and curious. People here are proud of where they’re from, and they’re quick to show you why. The truth is, many of our folks weren’t born here, but they’ve chosen to stay and raise their families here. Yes, this is the Show Me State. Now let us show you what God’s up to here. We think you’ll want to stay. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Crossing