Associate Pastor of Disciples-Making and Connections

Applications accepted through October 13, 2026.

About the role

The Associate Pastor of Disciple-Making and Connections partners with the Senior Pastor and Elders to lead a church-wide disciple-making strategy by developing a clear pathway from first-time guests to mature disciple-makers. This pastor will model and equip others in reproducible, relational discipleship, oversee ministry coordinators (including Family Ministry), and cultivate a culture of intentional disciple-making across all generations.

Responsibilities

• Champion Disciple-Making Strategy and Modeling
  • Develop, implement, and continually refine a clear, reproducible disciple-making pathway for all ages and stages of spiritual growth, rooted in Scripture and modeled personally (2 Timothy 2:2).
  • Personally invest in individuals and groups while equipping members and leaders in relational, gospel-centered disciple-making, including evangelism, spiritual growth, biblical literacy, and reproducing disciples.
  • Preach, teach, and fulfill other responsibilities assigned by the Senior Pastor.
• Develop Discipleship and Leadership Pathways
  • Oversee a clear and effective process for guest connection, follow-up, membership engagement, and assimilation in cooperation with staff and ministry coordinators.
  • Develop and oversee a discipleship pathway that includes membership and baptism preparation, new believer development, evangelism, biblical and practical Christian living, and leadership development.
  • Evaluate curriculum to ensure theological alignment, depth, and practical application.
  • Identify, recruit, and equip leaders for Community Groups and other discipleship groups.
• Oversee Family Ministry
  • Provide leadership and oversight for Family Ministry, ensuring that preschool, children, and student ministries are integrated with the church’s disciple-making strategy, including outreach events with ongoing family discipleship beyond the event.
  • Equip and encourage parents to serve as the primary spiritual leaders of their homes.
• Partner with Elders, Deacons, Community Group leaders, and ministry leaders to develop and implement a coordinated church-wide member care strategy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, Christian Ministry, or a related field preferred.
• Ordained or willing and qualified to pursue ordination upon hire.
• Reports to: Senior Pastor, under the oversight and accountability of the Elders.