THE WAYSIDE CHAPEL STORY
Are you passionate about reaching people for Christ? Do you want to be part of a church
that has a vision to reach the unreached while still providing a challenging and growing
environment for believers? Wayside Chapel may be the church God has been preparing
you for. Wayside Chapel was planted by members of Fairview Evangelical Free Church in
1960 when about 70 people began meeting in a house on Wayside Drive and Vance
Jackson, about two miles SE of our current location. After some seasons of regular growth,
Wayside moved to our current location in November of 1987. To add capacity to our
current three–building campus, we have also purchased eleven homes on an adjacent
street, which serve as meeting sites for Sunday studies and Life Groups, as well as mission
houses for missionaries on furlough
Wayside is part of the Evangelical Free Church of America, which is a denomination of
1600 churches characterized by local church autonomy and unity around the core
essentials of our faith. The EFCA has an excellent overview video on their website – check it
out at efca.org. You’ll notice two things that EFCA has valued over its history: 1) unity amid
diversity, and 2) missions through church planting. Both continue to be part of our DNA.
You’ll see both values here at Wayside. This year we planted our eighth church – Christ
Community Church in the Stone Oak area.
In Wayside’s early years, multiple Senior Pastors served as the church searched for its
identity. But as of late, the church has experienced great stability in the Senior Pastor
position, as Steve Troxel served in the role for 31 years, and was then succeeded by our
current Senior Pastor, Dr. Roger Poupart, who has led our congregation for over 17 years.
Pastor Roger has done a phenomenal job of creating a culture of leadership development,
as he empowers a gifted team of diverse leaders. These leaders are committed to
furthering the vision statement of Wayside Chapel, which seeks to be a community, rooted
in the Word, reaching out to the world, and reproducing Christ-followers. Wayside Chapel
is a multi-generational and multi-ethnic church marked by expository preaching as well as
local and global missions, and it’s a church that is primed to impact generations to come.
WAYSIDE CHAPEL
VISION & MISSION
Wayside Chapel is a community rooted in the Word,
reaching out to the world, and reproducing Christ-
followers.
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Student Pastor will provide Godly
leadership in developing, implementing, administrating,
and shepherding a comprehensive program, alongside
our Student Pastor, focusing primarily on middle school
students and their families. They will strive to develop
followers of Jesus Christ in accordance with God’s Word,
the Statement of Faith, Constitution, Vision, and Core
Values of Wayside Chapel.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Christ-Centered
- Biblical
- Driven
- Authentic
- Team Player
- Relational
- Engaging
- Intentional
- Empowering
- Faithful
CANDIDATE COMPETENCIES
- Has a personal relationship with and love for the Lord that is
growing and desires to see others have this same relationship - Demonstrates spiritual and moral character with a lifestyle that
is consistent with the scriptural qualifications for an elder as
outlined in 1 Tim. 3:1-7, Tit. 1:5-9 and 1 Pet. 5:1-4 and the
Wayside Chapel Constitution and By-laws - Agrees with and will commit to the Statement of Faith of
Wayside Chapel - Committed to moral purity and, if married, to a healthy
relationship with spouse and family - Shows personal maturity, spiritual gifts, and breadth of
experience to serve in a teaching and mentoring role with
middle school students and their parents, while also
developing and providing leadership to a ministry team - Possesses Bachelor’s degree, and preferably formal ministry
training at either seminary or Bible college/school level. Prior
student ministry experience required: either vocational or
substantive. Training from other recognized Christian
organizations may be considered as satisfaction of the formal
ministry training requirement - Shows competency in organization, administration, and
interpersonal relationships to develop and work with a team to
execute strategic goals in a mutually supportive and edifying
manner to fulfill the ministry vision of Wayside Chapel
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with and under the direct supervision of the Student Pastor and Associate
Pastor to prepare, conduct, and evaluate the Student Ministry of Wayside - Build relationships that lead to discipleship with students
- Conduct and teach primarily in the middle school Sunday school, mid-week programs,
and Bible studies - Provide opportunities throughout the week for building community and spiritual growth
among middle school students - Organize, promote, and participate in middle school student’s activities including visits
to student’s schools, activities, and holding fellowships and retreats - Organize, promote, and participate in summer activities and mission trips for middle
school students - Communicate and coordinate middle school student ministry events, activities, and
news with staff, volunteers, parents, and the church - Recruit, train, and provide leadership and support for student ministries, youth leaders,
and teams - Cultivate and promote relationships with parents of middle school students
- Develop, implement, and oversee a program of outreach to participants in the middle
school ministry and prospective members in the church and community - Lead social and appreciation events for volunteers and participants in the middle school
student ministry - Provide pastoral care and counseling for middle school students and their families
- Work closely with the entire pastoral staff to minister to the Wayside body through one-
on-one discipleship, counseling, evangelism, hospital visitation, and friendship - Assist as needed in all worship services and seasonal gatherings of Wayside
- Prepare and oversee the middle school student ministry budget and recommend
needed resources - Maintain needed office hours, attend all pertinent staff, ministry, departmental meetings
and retreats, and actively contribute through sharing ideas and prayerful support to
improve all aspects of the ministries of Wayside Chapel - Provide ongoing evaluation of discipleship and assimilation process for the middle
school student ministry and update systems and goals for these areas - Research current trends and improvements in the middle school student ministry
methods and cast visionary ideas to the Senior Pastor, church leadership, and leadership
teams to meet the needs of our ministry - Build relationships with the church community at large in the interest of developing
unity in the body of Christ in San Antonio and beyond
SAN ANTONIO, TX
San Antonio is a city with a rich heritage, culture,
and modern vibrancy. The city boasts the iconic
Alamo, a testament to its storied past, as well as
the scenic River Walk downtown, offering a
tapestry of lively cafes, boutiques, and cultural
hot spots. Sea World and Fiesta Texas
Amusement Parks are also fun attractions nearby.
San Antonio has a thriving arts scene, world-class
museums, and a calendar year full of festivals and
events. There are plenty of parks and outdoor
activities located nearby in the Texas hill country
for outdoor enthusiasts to explore. San Antonio is
known to be a big city that has a small-town feel,
complete with a family atmosphere.
