Discipleship Pastor Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS:

–      Secondary education preferred and/or 10+ years ministry experience.

–      Clear call to vocational ministry.

–      Visible, growing relationship with Christ.

–      Possess the ability to maintain a healthy balance of personal, family, and ministry responsibility.

–      Member of Harvest Baptist Church who fully embraces its values, mission, and purpose.

PURPOSE:

–      The Discipleship Pastor is responsible for equipping members in the work of the church community.

–      This position will also lead and oversee all key discipleship initiatives of the church, including small groups, and engage in activities that help members grow and mature in their faith.

–      To provide vision and direction to the overall discipleship strategy of Harvest Baptist Church; assist the Senior Pastor in implementing churchwide disciple-making vision.

COMPETENCIES & EXPECTATIONS:

–      Demonstrate a biblical lifestyle and family life that is consistent in word and practice. Consistently meet and strive to maintain the leadership character qualifications as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1‐7 (qualifications for overseers).

–      Align with The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 of the Southern Baptist Convention.

–      Organizational and administrative abilities to lead multiple areas of ministry and coordinate many volunteers.

–      Proficiency in Connect Group ministry.  

–      Strong ability to work with people of various temperaments, gifts, passions, and church backgrounds.

–      Desire to work closely with others (especially staff) to develop meaningful relationships.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Groups

Develop and lead our church in comprehensive discipleship strategy from Kids Ministry to Senior Adults.

–      Approve, suggest, or develop Connect Groups materials to ensure sound doctrine is maintained in all teaching environments in the church.

–      Recruit, train, and equip Small Group leaders.

–      Ensure effective attendance records (including contact information of all attendees) are kept and then loaded into the church database management system.

–      Develop strategy, recruit, and train leadership for Wednesday night Adult Discipleship Classes.

Assimilation

Develop and implement a strategy to help church members get involved in Connect Groups, serving, and stewardship.

–      Help develop a disciple-making process.

–      Help people discover their spiritual gifting and a place to serve.

General Pastoral Duties

This position is first and foremost a pastoral position. Therefore, there are several pastoral duties that this person will be expected to perform.

–      Fill the pulpit as needed.

–      Conduct weddings/funerals.

–      Attend staff meetings, (executive staff, ministerial staff, and all staff)

–      Attend worship services and other church functions.

–      Oversee the budget for the discipleship ministry of the church.

–      Maintain a learner’s spirit as it pertains to discipleship ministry at HBC.

–      Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Experience and Skills

–      Preferred spiritual gifts: leadership, shepherding, teaching, administration.

–      Good steward of financial, physical, and human resources.

–      Possess the ability to embrace innovation and creativity while adapting to growth and change.

–      Possess the ability to use appropriate judgment, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality.

–      Proven leadership skills utilizing a cooperative, collaborative, and strategic team leadership style.

–      Possess strong interpersonal skills to maintain healthy and motivating relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and volunteers.

–      Highly self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills.

–      Shares one’s faith in Christ consistently as opportunities arise.