Minister of Family Discipleship

Sovereign Life Fellowship – Longview, TexasFull-Time Ministry Position

Sovereign Life Fellowship is a growing church in Longview, Texas, committed to the faithful preaching of Scripture, meaningful church membership, and intentional discipleship within the life of the local church. We have experienced steady growth over the last three years, currently averaging approximately140 in weekly Sunday morning attendance.

We are seeking a full-time Minister of Family Discipleship to provide leadership and oversight for children's, youth, and adult discipleship ministries. This position is part of our long-term vision for cultivating a unified discipleship culture within our body of believers.

Position Overview

The Minister of Family Discipleship is a ministerial role designed to strengthen the church's approach to discipleship by aligning age-based ministries around a shared theological vision. Rather than operating siloed programs, this minister will focus on equipping parents, training volunteers, and fostering intergenerational unity within the body.

This role is intended to develop toward an elder position, subject to meeting biblical qualifications and affirmation by the elders and congregation.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and oversee a unified philosophy of discipleship for children, students, and adultsDevelop and oversee volunteers and leaders in children, student and adult ministriesFunction as primary leader of the student ministry – teaching Wednesday night Bible study, engaging students in settings outside the church, planning events etc.Equip parents as the primary disciplers of their children and studentsAssist in the coordination and development of adult discipleship efforts i.e., home groups, topical studies and trainingEncourage integration of children and students into the broader life of the churchWork closely with the elders and deacons in ministry planning and pastoral care

Qualifications

A credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ and evidence of godly characterA clear commitment to vocational ministryAgreement with the Sovereign Life Fellowship Statement of Faith and Membership CovenantMeets, or is progressing toward meeting, the biblical qualifications for elders (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9)Demonstrated ability to teach, lead, and disciple othersTheological training (completed or in progress) and/or ministry experience preferredDenominational Alignment

Sovereign Life Fellowship is dually aligned with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist Missionary Association. We value cooperative mission work and theological conviction, and we are committed to the authority of Scripture, believer's baptism, and leadership by a plurality of elders with appropriate congregational involvement within the life of the local church. Candidates should be in agreement with our doctrinal commitments and comfortable serving within this cooperative and elder-led framework.

Compensation

Full-time positionCompensation Range – $60,000 – $85,000Compensation commensurate with experience and qualificationsLearn More / Apply

More information about Sovereign Life Fellowship is available at www.slflongview.com.Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief statement of interest outlining their sense of calling to discipleship ministry.