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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 Part-time Discipleship Coordinator. We are a 5 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 900-1000 people attending. 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].

Key Responsibilities Administrative Coordination Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Discipleship Pastor Coordinate schedules, meetings, and communications across multiple discipleship ministry groups Maintain accurate records and databases for all supported ministries Prepare reports, correspondence, and ministry-related documentation Manage ministry calendars and coordinate cross-group activities Ministry Support Services Life Groups: Assist with group formation, leader coordination, curriculum support, and group health monitoring Women's Ministry: Coordinate events, Bible studies, and outreach programs (with potential leadership role for qualified female candidates) Men's Ministry: Support men's events, discipleship programs, and accountability group coordination Senior Adults Ministry: Assist with programming, communication, and pastoral care coordination for senior members Member Care: Support care team coordination, follow-up communications, and care need identification Prayer Ministry: Coordinate prayer requests, prayer team scheduling, and prayer event organization 1:1 Discipleship: Match mentors with mentees, coordinate training, and track discipleship relationships Discipleship Coordination Functions Track and coordinate spiritual growth needs across all supported ministries Facilitate communication between ministry leaders and discipleship pastoral staff Assist in identifying discipleship gaps and growth opportunities Support discipleship event coordination and resource distribution Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive spiritual matters with discretion Communication and Collaboration Serve as primary point of contact between supported discipleship ministries Coordinate inter-ministry projects and discipleship initiatives Facilitate effective communication flow between groups Participate in discipleship team meetings and planning sessions Prepare ministry updates and progress reports Other Duties & Responsibilities Recruit and equip church members and guests to volunteer for discipleship ministry work Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer and meditation Maintain proper priorities in your home Be actively involved in the making of disciples Maintain wise stewardship of all God's resources that He has given you Other duties as assigned by the Discipleship Pastor and Executive Team Qualifications Education: High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of administrative experience, preferably in a church or nonprofit setting. Experience with ministry coordination or discipleship support preferred. Knowledge/Understanding Excellent organizational and time management abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and church management software Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Strong attention to detail and accuracy Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff, community, and ministry participants Listening skills with the ability to interpret and respond to personal and spiritual situations Ability to manage multiple priorities and ministry events Ability to use MS Office, internet, email, and social media resources Experience with digital platforms and communication tools relevant to discipleship ministry Core Competencies/Leadership Development Active Christian faith and alignment with church values and mission Heart for discipleship and spiritual growth ministry Professional demeanor with warmth and approachability Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic ministry setting Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills Demonstrated commitment to personal spiritual growth and discipleship Working Conditions Part-time position with flexible hours plus occasional evenings/weekends for ministry events Office-based work environment with some community and off-site meeting attendance Regular interaction with congregation members, ministry leaders, and pastoral staff May require lifting up to 25 pounds for event setup and ministry materials Reporting Structure Reports directly to Discipleship Pastor Works closely with ministry leaders across discipleship areas Coordinates with pastoral staff and volunteer ministry leaders Compensation and Benefits Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience and part-time status Prorated benefits based on part-time schedule Professional development opportunities Ministry conference attendance support