Associate Pastor for Discipleship

Pastor and ElderFirst and foremost, he is a pastor/shepherd to the entire SCBC congregation, therefore he must be:– A man who is genuinely converted to faith in Christ, called to pastoral ministry, and devoted tothe Word and prayer– A man who is growing through the gospel in godliness, repentance, humility, reasonableness, andfruits of the Spirit. One who is tested and affirmed in the biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy and Titus– A man who is lovingly and wisely leading his home (wife and children if applicable)– A man who will disciple, care for, and counsel members, including marital and pre-maritalcounseling, officiate weddings and funerals– A man who will officiate in the ordinances of Baptism & Communion– A man who will teach, preach, and lead publicly– A man who will participate in a Life Group– A man who will faithfully participate in and contribute to leadership meetings, corporategatherings, and church life in order to model and assist in building up God's church– A man who will cheerfully perform other pastoral duties and address problems or needs as theyarise– A man who has demonstrated experience in discipleship ministry– A man with an M.Div or equivalent or is working toward such degree

Strategic Leader and Mobilizer in Discipleship and MissionsWhile involved in shepherding the church as a whole, he will provide leadership in the followingareas of church life and ministry.– Oversee SCBC Adult Classes and Bible Studies — Evaluate & approve content used in SCBC adultclasses and Bible studies; equip and evaluate teachers and facilitators of adult classes and Biblestudies– Oversee SCBC Life Groups — Train and support existing leaders and develop new leaders, connectmembers to groups, multiply groups, evaluate and address Life Groups' overall health and needs– Oversee SCBC Missions — Lead and equip the Mission Care Team (MCT) in their role to communicatewith and care for our ministry partners, Equip and mobilize members for local outreach andshort-term mission trips, lead in the evaluation of members pursuing missions and prospectiveministry partners; develop church planting and/or church revitalization strategies.