Discipleship Pastor Job description

At Freshwater Church, our mission is to be a gospel-centered community that makescommitted followers of Jesus Christ, helping people strive to have the seven marks of ahealthy disciple. We seek a Discipleship Pastor who is passionate about guidingFreshwater toward spiritual maturity and deeper discipleship. The Discipleship Pastorwill be responsible for creating, managing, and executing programs that fosterdiscipleship and Christian growth. This includes overseeing Life Groups, Care Groups, Men's and Women's Discipleship, new believer discipleship, Conferences, andsupporting various Ministry Teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitmentto biblical teaching, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a heart forevangelism and discipleship, and excellent interpersonal skills. This role requires acollaborative spirit, as well as the ability to recruit, train, and develop leaders within thechurch, ensuring that all aspects of the Discipleship Ministry align with sound doctrine and our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

7 marks of a health disciple.Everything at Freshwater is geared towards producing these marks in the life of everydisciple in our church. We believe there is nothing more important than our call to make disciples. We have identified what we see as the ideal healthy disciple. The discipleship pastor will design his vision for the discipleship ministry of Freshwater around the goal of making healthy disciples with these 7 marks.1. Gospel-Centered Foundation2. Deep love for God3. Transformed by Scripture4. Walking in Holiness5. Spirit Led6. Eager for Community7. Making Disciples

QUALIFICATIONS:1. Meets the requirement of 1 Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9.2. Demonstrates a clear call to a vocational ministry.3. In total agreement with Freshwater beliefs.4. A degree in Biblical Studies or a ministry-related field is preferred.5. Experience working in a church with Life Groups as their primary discipleshipDNA.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES & ABILITIES:1. Communications Skills. Strong oral and written communication skills.2. Detail Oriented. Strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Ensures that all tasks are done correctly, thoroughly, and with precision in atimely manner.3. A Passion for Discipleship. Must possess a clear conviction that all God's peopleare to make disciples and seek to fulfill the great commission.4. A Missionary at Heart. Loves to engage lost people with the gospel. Must havethe ability to train others to share their faith.5. A Team Player. Maintain a humble spirit and commitment to teamwork withother pastors, staff, and church members.6. Trust & Confidentiality. Maintain appropriate discretion and confidentialityregarding the personal information of Freshwater's people.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of Life Group Leaders, biblestudy facilitators, and Care Class Facilitators.• Ensure that sound doctrine is maintained in all teaching environments within theDiscipleship Ministry.• Develop a Life Group Coaching Team to support, resource, and care for LifeGroup Leaders and maintain a healthy and growing Life Group Ministry.• Champion Discipleship by training and developing Disciple Makers who investdeeply in individuals seeking personal discipleship, creating a culture ofDiscipleship churchwide.• Develop a Conference Team to plan, manage, and execute annual conferenceslike men's, women's, marriage, discipleship, etc.• Develop and oversee Essentials Class material and teaching schedule• Develop and/or Recommend ongoing Training and Resources for Leaders withinthe Discipleship Ministry.• Develop a vision for how our Life Groups, Men's Ministry, and Women's Ministrywork together to make healthy disciples.

GENERAL PASTORAL DUTIES:This position is, first and foremost, a pastoral position. Therefore, this person will beexpected to perform several pastoral duties.• Conduct weddings/funerals.• Provide biblical counseling.• Preach and Teach• Attend staff meetings.• Attend worship service.• Oversee the budget for the discipleship ministry.• Perform other duties as assigned.

Life GroupsLife Groups are designed to be our primary ministry for producing healthy disciplesdeeply rooted in biblical study, committed to authentic community, devoted to prayer,engaged in mission, and passionate about multiplication. Our Life Groups will gatherregularly to study the Scriptures, pray together, fellowship, and actively engage withthe community while intentionally pursuing others to join and grow alongside them intheir faith journey.

Men's MinistryMen's ministry is an opportunity for men to grow as disciples together. It includescoffee and connects, conferences, men's retreats, and discipleship opportunities. Wealso offer men's life groups.

Women's MinistryWomen's ministry is an opportunity to meet the specific discipleship needs of thewomen of Freshwater. This includes opportunities for bible study, fellowship, women's life group, conferences, and other various opportunities for women.

Our women's ministry includes our Wellspring Bible Studies. Wellspring is an avenue for women to grow in their knowledge of God and in their delight in Him through His Word. There are two opportunities per year to journey through a study with a small group of ladies, spring and fall.

NextUPNextUP is our young adult ministry. It is a space where our young adults can growtogether as disciples of Jesus. The NextUP ministry is very active. It has small groups,worship nights, conferences, and other opportunities for growth.

The EssentialsEssentials class is designed to equip believers with the fundamentals of the Christianfaith. This class meets once a year in January. It covers essential issues that everybeliever faces when they begin growing in their faith, like:1. How to read and study the bible.2. How to pray.3. Do I really need church community?4. Who is God?5. What are spiritual gifts?6. Does God care about my finances?7. And various other subjects.Eventually, this would expand to include 1:1 discipleship for new believers.