Snapshot
Denomination: Non-Denomination
Weekly Attendance: 400
Location: Ocala, FL
The Role: Pastor of Discipleship and Assimilation
Meet Cross Pointe:
Cross Pointe Ocala began in 2004 in a circle of about ten people who were ready to see church be more than an organization, something to attend on Sundays, or what Christians are just supposed to do. The families who began the journey wanted to experience Christ with one another and then wanted to share that with the rest of the world.
The journey, which included renting space at Central Florida Community College, hosting summer day camps to some of the poorest Marion County residents, baptizing in a small pool after church services, and seeing people connect to God, to others, and to the world, has validated that vision – that dream that ten people in a circle had. Our story has just begun and is nowhere near its completion. We invite you to be part of the story, a story that is committed to reaching our community and our world for Jesus Christ.
About the Pastor of Discipleship and Assimilation:
As a part of the pastoral leadership team, the Pastor of Discipleship and Assimilation complements the responsibilities of the Senior Pastor and executes the vision for discipleship and small groups. This position will also be responsible for developing and executing the assimilation process. All responsibilities will be fulfilled through prayerful dependence on the Holy Spirit to glorify God in all things.
The Pastor of Discipleship and Assimilation Responsibilities Include:
Execute the vision of the church through the following means:
Small Groups
- Facilitate people engaging in small groups (goal of 80 percent of partners in groups).
- Oversee creation of new small groups and keep group multiplication at pace with numerical growth (1 group per 10 partners).
- Develop a clearly articulated pathway for people to connect with groups.
- Effectively lead a multiplying small group.
- Promote groups through all means available.
- Assist groups in providing member care.
- Identify, recruit and provide avenues for training for future group leaders.
- Consistently monitor group health and provide tools for continued improvement.
Assimilation
- Coordinate the assimilation process.
- Implement newcomer’s luncheon (Run 4-6 classes annually).
- Create an environment where guests feel welcomed and partners can begin to make connections.
- Communicate ministry needs and events to the greater church body.
- Develop church-wide fellowship events to promote greater connection to the body.
- Keep the church body informed of all ministry opportunities so that we can celebrate victories, encourage involvement, pray for ministry teams, and be aware of events.
- Collect visitor contact information, follow up with guests, and connect them to groups.
Theological Formation
- Develop, oversee, and execute a comprehensive Discipleship Strategy.
- Continually update spiritual formation resources for the congregation.
- Develop curriculum and direction for small groups and discipleship courses.
- Plan and execute discipleship classes and other larger group teaching settings.
Leadership Coach
- Invest in coaches who will communicate on a weekly basis and encourage small group leaders and apprentices.
- Provide ongoing care for small group leaders and assist them in all shepherding needs.
- Develop at least two events designed to bless and encourage small group leaders.
Personal Growth and Development
- Meet weekly with pastoral staff.
- Prepare and preach sermons as needed during corporate worship and help execute details related to Sunday morning ministries.
- Attend an annual training conference.
- Meet with other pastors to learn about models of small groups.