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Job Title:
Church Planter: EPC Church Planting
Job Description:
**Austin**: Austin is the capital of Texas, with a population of approximately one million people. The metropolitan region running eighty miles along I-35 from Austin to San Antonio has a population of five million and is expected to continue growing, which presents a significant opportunity for new church plants.
Austin is a cultural hub filled with a diverse range of artists and is known for its “Keep Austin Weird” motto. Dubbed the
“Live Music Capital of the World,” it is home to the University of Texas and features a mix of government employees, college students, musicians, high-tech workers, and blue-collar workers.
A planter in Austin should appreciate the local culture while also aiming to deconstruct its idols, offering the hope of Jesus, and drawing connections to the new heaven and new earth.
**Dallas Metro**: The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area is home to eight million people, with a median age of thirty-nine and an average household income of eighty-six thousand dollars per year. Approximately four hundred eighteen people move to this area daily. While it is impossible to plant enough churches to keep up with this population growth, we are committed to playing our part and anchoring a movement in the region.
Demographically, the area breaks down as follows: approximately 43.7% White (non-Hispanic), 15.8% Black or African
American (non-Hispanic), 13.1% White (Hispanic), 8.5% Two or more races (Hispanic), and 7.5% Asian (non-Hispanic).
Overall, Hispanics and Latinos of any race make up about 29% of the total population.
Given these demographics, it makes sense to focus on planting a significant number of Latino/Anglo-led churches. This is a major emphasis for EPC Church Planting as we navigate the linguistic complexities experienced by first-generation
Latinos who desire to worship in Spanish and second-generation individuals who prefer English. We are also learning to navigate cultural differences. Ultimately, the gospel serves as the foundation for authentic relationships and community.
The overwhelming need for churches compels us to plant flagship congregations that will rapidly reproduce. While we seek highly capable and visionary planters, we are flexible regarding the church planting model. A highly creative visionary could implement unique approaches that address the needs of the many thirty-somethings who have disengaged from church altogether.
Position Qualifications:
We are actively targeting Texas for a church planting movement. Texas is the fastest-growing state, closely followed by Florida. Due to its size, we are praying for God’s provision in establishing a new presbytery, the Texas Presbytery.
While many cities and towns require new churches, the greatest need appears to be in the metro areas of Dallas and Austin. Additionally, Houston, San Antonio, and other regions and cities are experiencing significant growth and will also be considered.
Given the scale of this vision, we are seeking movement leaders to plant flagship churches that will, in turn, plant additional churches. Partnering with EPC Church Planting is an added benefit as it offers substantial support, including biannual in-person training, coaching, and cohorts. Our goal is to foster a community of planters where no one feels isolated, and every planter is relationally connected and resourced. We are committed to planting gospel-driven, kingdom-minded, holistic, healthy, and reproducing churches led by well-supported planters. This community is led by three experienced church planters: Hunter Bailey, Alfredo Forhans and Richard Rieves. Discover more at
www.epcchurchplanting.com.
Application Deadline
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
TBD
General Information
Church/Organization Name
EPC Church Planting
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)
City, State
Austin, TX
Description of Organization
EPC Church Planting was born out of a deep conviction that the most effective way to plant healthy, gospel-centered churches is by focusing efforts regionally. After years of serving on the EPC’s national church planting team and over three decades of planting churches in Mississippi, Colorado, and Memphis, Tennessee, Richard Rieves recognized the need for a dedicated structure to recruit, train, and support church planters. He also saw the importance of equipping presbyteries, churches, and individuals to embrace a shared vision for church planting.
In partnership with Tom Ricks, the EPC’s national director of church planting, and after much prayer and discernment, Richard helped establish EPC Church Planting, Inc. as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2023. The mission of this new entity is to drive a church-planting movement within the EPC, with a special focus on the South and Southeast, while maintaining a heart for gospel transformation across all regions.
At the core of EPC Church Planting’s work is a commitment to “planting in community.”
We recruit and assesses church planters, providing critical support through counseling, coaching, cohorts, and biannual in-person training. Beyond equipping planters, EPC Church Planting fosters a thriving community of gospel relationships, ensuring planters are encouraged and supported throughout their ministry.
EPC Church Planting also collaborates closely with presbyteries and church leaders to develop strategic church planting plans tailored to their unique regional needs. The focus is on building churches that are healthy, kingdom-minded, and reproducing—bringing real gospel change to communities across the EPC.
The creation of EPC Church Planting reflects Richard’s lifelong passion for church planting and his belief that the EPC has a significant opportunity to establish thriving churches that will bring the hope of the gospel to generations to come. Through this ministry, the EPC family is empowered to continue expanding God’s Kingdom and making a lasting impact in their communities.
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