Thank you for your interest in the Pastor of Discipleship role at Koinos Church. We are a growing Southern Baptist Church that was planted more than 25 years ago in Troy, Ohio. Koinos Church is a congregational, elder led church that is shepherded by nine elders.

At Koinos Church, our primary focus is expository preaching, Christ exalting worship and intentional discipleship. As you will see in the job description below, we are a family of believers who are committed to connecting with the body, growing in Christ and serving the body together. We accomplish this through LifeGroups, smaller Discipleship Groups, quarterly Family Meetings and various Next Steps Classes geared toward biblical discipleship.

We offer two Lord's Day gatherings at 9:00 and 10:45 with a total weekly attendance of 450-500 souls. Although our congregation is multi-generational, our primary demographic is young families with children.

Our current Pastor of Discipleship is set to retire in 2026 and we are eager to meet with candidates who are looking to help shepherd the flock at Koinos Church.

For more information about the church, check out our website at Koinos.church. Please submit your resume to [email protected] or by mail to 722 Grant St. Troy, Ohio 45373.

Pastor of Discipleship – Job Description

Responsibilities

The Pastor of Discipleship at Koinos Church will have four primary areas of focus. These areas include, but are not limited to, Leader Development, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Congregational Ministry, and Organizational Administration.

Leader Development

A critical function of the Pastor of Discipleship is identifying, equipping and placing leaders within Koinos Church. Leader Development is critical to the ongoing health of the body. Potential leaders must be identified, equipped and placed for positions that include LifeGroup Leaders, D-Group Leaders, Ministry Leaders, teachers for Next Steps classes and KidZone volunteers.

Once potential leaders are identified, they must be equipped to lead with excellence. This requires a blend of one-on-one and group training. Once leaders are placed, they will need continued training and follow-up to ensure that they feel supported and equipped to assist in ministry leadership at Koinos Church.

Curriculum Development and Implementation

§ Work to find, vet and create curriculum for use in various ministries at Koinos Church.

§ Ensure that books and curriculum provided and taught by Koinos Church uphold the doctrinal standards set forth by the elder body.

§ Oversee all curriculum and books being used in LifeGroups, Next Steps Classes, D-Groups, Men's Ministry events, Women's Ministry events, Koinos sponsored Bible Study groups and any other offered ministries or parachurch ministries.

§ Lead and teach some Next Steps Classes, while training others to assist in these roles.

Congregational Ministry

The Pastor of Discipleship will also participate in various congregational ministry efforts that include, but are not limited to:

§ Biblical counseling

§ Preparing congregants for baptism.

§ One-on-one discipleship and leading the lost to Christ.

§ Help attenders see the value in church membership, LifeGroup participation and personal discipleship with the aim of converting non-participants into participants.

§ Coordinating Newcomer Assimilation

Organizational Administration

The candidate will be expected to oversee several components of the organizational and administrative functions. This includes:

§ Recruiting participation in, and leading new members classes.

§ Coordinate and complete new member interviews.

§ Recruit participation in and lead Reducing the Risk classes and similar events.

§ Plan and execute large-scale events. This includes an annual Hog Roast, Men's Retreat, and various conferences throughout the year.

§ Create and manage teams to oversee the execution of logistical requirements for these events including facilities use, catering, booking speakers, etc.

§ Plan and oversee various ministry budgets throughout the year.

Qualifications

§ A growing and mature Christian faith, with a commitment to the mission of the local church.

§ Agreement with the doctrinal convictions of Koinos Church, the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and the Nashville Statement.

§ Robust ministry background.

§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

§ Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks with little oversight.

§ MDiv from a reputable Baptist seminary.