Discipleship Pastor

About the role

At Macedonia, our process for discipleship encompasses leading people to exalt Christ personally & corporately, enjoy biblical community by sharing & serving, and by engaging the culture around us with the gospel. The Discipleship Pastor is responsible for cultivating pathways along this process that help people grow as disciples of Jesus.

Qualifications

• Reflects a healthy relationship with Jesus Christ, his own family, and the Body of Christ
• God-called and ordained pastor with the appropriate heart and gifting for church ministry
• Suitable mix of education and experience; 5 years of ministerial experience preferably in a church setting
• Master’s degree from an accredited seminary preferred; candidates working toward seminary education may be considered
• Demonstrated ability and desire for leadership in a team environment

Skills

• High level of skill in communication and organization
• Ability to preach, teach, administrate, care, and lead well
• Strong time management
• Substantial demonstrated skill with regard to age-appropriate group ministry in a church setting
• Ability to lead the leaders of each ministry area, including motivating both paid staff and volunteer ministry leaders
• Formulating and managing budgets
• Competent with technology and willing to become fully functional within the church management system
• Experience with both PC and Apple systems, Planning Center, and Pro-Presenter beneficial

Responsibilities

• Serves as part of the pastoral leadership team alongside the Lead Pastor and Worship Pastor, sharing in all aspects of care and leadership of the congregation
• Responsible for the leadership of all discipleship ministries of the church, including adults, college age, students, children, and preschool
• Administers all aspects of Macedonia’s Community Groups ministry, including leadership & training of officers and teachers, curriculum, and launching of new groups
• Coordinates with ministers, administrators, and volunteer leaders
• Age-appropriate discipleship ministry areas include Community Groups, Young Explorers (children’s worship), Team Kids (missions focused discipleship for children), Student Life (lifestyle discipleship for teens), and nursery

Schedule

Full-time position reporting directly to the Lead Pastor. Typical weekly schedule is Sunday through Thursday. Weekly staff huddles and monthly staff work sessions are held on Mondays and attendance is mandatory. Presence is required for Sunday and Wednesday activities weekly unless on vacation, sick, or on a prior approved speaking engagement.