Shepherd Staff is honored to partner with CrossLife Church in Oviedo, Florida, as they search for their next Creative Pastor.

CrossLife is a vibrant, multi-generational Southern Baptist church known for strong biblical teaching, family-focused ministry, and gospel-centered outreach. With a growing congregation and a healthy, unified staff, CrossLife is experiencing a season of spiritual revitalization and organizational momentum.

Position Overview

This high-impact, full-time pastoral role provides strategic and spiritual leadership to the church’s Creative Arts and Communications ministries. The Creative Pastor will unify CrossLife’s creative voice and develop people and systems to support worship, storytelling, and church-wide communication. Serving as both artist and architect, this leader will partner with the Worship Pastor and Executive Team to craft engaging worship environments, dynamic digital presence, and compelling visual storytelling—all while discipling and equipping volunteers and staff.

The Ideal Candidate

• Christ-centered leader with a vibrant personal faith
• Proven experience (5+ years) in church creative arts, communications, or media
• Strategic thinker with a strong eye for design, storytelling, and brand consistency
• Gifted team developer, skilled at recruiting, mentoring, and empowering volunteers
• Collaborative and humble, fully aligned with the mission and vision of CrossLife Church

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and pastoral leadership to Creative Arts and Communications teams
• Lead branding and content strategy across all church media platforms
• Oversee storytelling, video, graphic design, and digital media to communicate the gospel with creativity and impact
• Recruit, train, and disciple volunteers and staff to foster a thriving creative culture
• Collaborate with the Worship Pastor and Executive Team to design engaging worship environments and seasonal events (e.g., Easter, Christmas)
• Ensure visual and creative consistency that reflects the mission and values of CrossLife