Senior Associate Pastor -Discipleship and Equipping

Position Summary To support the Senior Pastor by leading and equipping the staff and leadership to carry out the mission and vision of the church to make multiplying disciples.

Time Commitment Full-time; Exempt

Education/Experience

Master's DegreePrior Pastoral experienceExperience coaching and leading Staff teamsExperience recruiting and leading volunteers

Qualifications/Skills

Committed follower of ChristDedicated builder of the Senior Pastor's visionStrong commitment to making multiplying disciplesGenuine love for the local churchExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to coach, inspire, and motivate church staff teamAble to build, equip, and motivate volunteer teams

Responsibilities and Duties

Staff Leadership and ManagementLead the staff in the development of strategic plans and goals to implement the vision of the church in their ministry areas. Evaluate and track the progress of agreed-upon strategies and goals.Mentor the staff via spending time, helping with direction, providing accountability leading to personal growth, listening to concerns, and serving as a trusted coach.Provide training, support, encouragement, and correction to the staff as necessary.Provide excellent management, accountability, and feedback to the staff. Perform written annual evaluations with the Staff team.

Implement FBC's Vision for Multiplying DisciplesLead and manage the Discipleship strategies of the church.Train teachers to lead the discipleship strategy grow initiatives.Recruit and enlist church members to engage in all four aspects of the discipleship strategies to become replicating disciple-makers.

Equipping Church MembersLead and manage the Executive Volunteer led ministry teams.Train and manage the Executive Volunteer team leaders.Develop and implement a soul-care ministry for church leadership.Recruit and enlist church members to serve on the volunteer teams.Communicate weekly with the Team Leaders to ensure all processes and teams are ready to go before each weekend.Communicate with the Senior Pastor at the end of the week that everything is in place and ready for Sunday.

Support the Senior PastorIf requested, preach and teach in the Senior Pastor's absence.Be a champion of the vision of the Senior Pastor.Enable the Senior Pastor to devote more time with God and family, discern God's vision and direction, and spend time in prayer/preparation for teaching by removing other responsibilities from his daily activities.

Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor

Accountability Senior Pastor

Direct Reports Children's Director, Communications Director, Executive Ministry Assistant, Facilities Director, Student Pastor, Worship Pastor