The Orchard Church

205 West Brook Drive Waynesville NC 28786

www.theorchardnc.com

Come join our amazing team working in the Western NC mountains. Our dynamic and growing church is looking to fill the role of a full-time Associate Pastor. We are a 3 year old church that has seen the Lord do an incredible work. We launched with just over 130 people and now have on average between 700-800 people attending. We need highly skilled and qualified people to add to our amazing and growing team. Our Vision is "we are a people united, embracing the work of the Holy Spirit, striving to see lives transformed in our community, region, nation, and world". Our mission is to be the church to the community. We are a multi-generational church that desires to reach our community with the gospel of Jesus Christ. If you are interested in learning more please reach out to us at [email protected]. We will be accepting applications through December 4th, 2024.

Purpose of the Position

The function of this Pastor is to provide a balanced program of ministry to all adults through programming, facilitating, and training LifeGroups, One-on-one Discipleship program, Prayer Groups, and Men's and Women's Ministry.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in adult discipleship by developing and administering LifeGroups (Campus and Community) through The Orchard Church by managing and supporting programs, recruiting and training teachers, and leadership.
• To serve as the ministry team leader for children, student, and adult ministries through building, motivating, and leading in accordance with The Orchard Church's core values, mission, and vision.
• To provide leadership to the one-on-one discipleship program through identifying and recruiting disciple makers and disciples and providing support to both parties in accordance with Our Vision Pursuit.
• To provide resources, direction, and facilitation for new believers through discipleship pairings and classes.
• To serve as the ministerial director for prayer ministry through recruitment and organization of prayer services and prayer groups under the leadership and direction of the Lead Pastor.
• To manage, develop, and maintain annual operational budgets for appropriate centers.
• To collaborate and assist in the vision and development on sermon preparation team when asked.
• To develop lay-leaders to help manage in all responsibilities in alignment with Ephesians 4:11-12, equipping the saints.
• Recruit church members and guests to attend adult ministry programs including LifeGroups.
• Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer and meditation.
• Maintain proper priorities in your home and be a spiritual leader to your spouse and children, if applicable.
• Be actively involved in the making of disciples.
• Plan specific ministry activities and programs designed to reach that region in support of the church's objectives. On an on-going basis, assess the effectiveness of ministry activities and programs and make changes as needed.
• Maintain wise stewardship of all God's resources that He has given you.
• Other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

Qualifications

• Preferred Licensed or Ordained Minister.
• Evidence of moral character and a lifestyle that is consistent with that of The Orchard Church's Constitution, Bylaws and Statement of Faith.
• Minimum of (5) years' experience in a church ministerial environment.
• Preferred experience would include a ministerial degree and a substantiated resume' of Leadership Positions that have been held successfully.