Position Summary

This role includes adult discipleship, small groups, leadership development, family ministry partnership, and teaching/preaching responsibilities. The Discipleship Pastor will design and champion pathways for spiritual growth, mentor leaders, and foster a culture of multiplication in every ministry area.

Key Responsibilities

1. Discipleship & Spiritual Formation – 50%

• Develop and oversee a clear discipleship pathway for all stages of life.

• Recruit, train, and equip small group leaders, mentors, and ministry volunteers.

• Provide resources and training for personal and corporate spiritual growth.

• Facilitate classes, Bible studies, baptisms, mentoring, and leadership training opportunities.

2. Family Ministry Support – 15%

• Partner with Children's and Student Ministry leaders to equip parents as the primary disciple-makers in their homes.

• Help create resources, workshops, and training to help families engage in faith conversations.

• Serve as a pastoral presence at key family ministry events as needed.

3. Teaching & Preaching – 15%

• Teach in classes, workshops, and leadership environments (e.g., membership, Starting Point, baptism, leadership training).

• Lead elements of worship services on Sundays (welcome, announcements, Scripture, communion, benediction).

• Preach biblically sound, engaging sermons as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

• Assist with sermon research, content development, and series planning.

4. Leadership & Administration – 15%

• Lead, disciple, and develop ministry leaders and volunteers.

• Assist in setting and evaluating discipleship goals for the church.

• Manage discipleship ministry data, budgets, and resources.

• Collaborate closely with pastors and ministry leaders for church-wide alignment.

• Model and protect a healthy, unified staff culture.

5. Shepherding & Care – 5%

• Provide compassionate, biblical pastoral care and counseling for individuals, couples, and families.

• Lead or oversee baptism and prayer ministries.

• Be available for weddings, funerals, hospital visits, and other pastoral care needs.

Qualifications & Attributes

Personal

• A passionate follower of Jesus with a vibrant, growing relationship with Him.

• Fully aligned with Real Life's mission, vision, values, and Statement of Faith.

• Models servant leadership, prayerfulness, humility, and gospel-centered living.

• Relational and approachable, able to connect across diverse backgrounds and generations.

• Encouraging and able to build healthy, effective teams.

• Flexible and adaptable to changes in ministry needs.

Professional

• 7–10 years of ministry leadership experience in discipleship, small groups, or related areas (church of 500+ preferred).

• Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop leaders.

• Strong communicator in both large and small settings, rooted in sound biblical theology.

• Excellent organizational, administrative, and relational skills.

• Bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, or related field (Master's preferred).

• Competent with technology, communication tools, and church management systems.

Work Schedule & Expectations

• Full-time position with flexibility for evenings and weekends as ministry requires.

• Active participation in Sunday services, weekly staff meetings, and key events.

• Commitment to being a visible, relational presence in the life of the church.

• Occasional travel for conferences, training, or mission purposes.