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PASTOR OF DISCIPLE-MAKING

Job Description Position:

Full-time, exempt, 40 hours/week The Pastor of Disciple-Making is a spiritually mature, theologically grounded, strategic leader who builds the systems, culture, and leaders necessary for a growing church to consistently make and multiply mature disciples of Jesus Christ. This position reports to the Executive Pastor, works closely with him to coordinate disciple-making ministries, and serves on the Executive Leadership Team of the church. Primary Job Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, promote, administer, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive disciple-making strategy for adults 18 years of age and older.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the College, Young Adult, Adult, Men, Women, Hospitality, and Care Pastors/Directors and their respective ministry teams.
• Lead appropriate staff meetings for the Disciple-Making Team and ensure alignment of all ministries with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of Providence.
• Cultivate a culture of multiplication in which disciples make disciples, leaders develop leaders, groups multiply, and churches plant churches.
• Plan, develop, and oversee the creation of church-wide Bible reading plans, devotionals, and Life Group guides that align with and reinforce the church's sermon series.
• Provide leadership and accountability for identifying, equipping, and developing lay leaders to serve throughout the Disciple-Making Ministry.
• Develop and submit annual objectives, goals, and calendars for the Disciple-Making Team in collaboration with the appropriate ministry leaders. Ensure that all ministry events and initiatives are coordinated through the church calendar.
• Oversee the development of annual budgets for each disciple-making ministry area for recommendation to the Elders, and oversee the implementation of approved budgets.
• Develop and execute strategies for communicating the vision and goals of the Disciple-Making Ministries and provide oversight for assimilating church members into appropriate ministry environments and opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Profile of Desired Candidate Spiritually Mature

• Possesses and demonstrates a mature and growing faith in Jesus Christ, characterized by spiritual discernment, personal integrity, and a life that reflects biblical priorities. Humble
• Understands deeply that all gifts, abilities, opportunities, and accomplishments are gifts from the Lord and leads with humility and a servant's heart. Experienced
• Has a minimum of seven years of meaningful discipleship ministry experience, preferably within a large church context (1,500+ in attendance). Theologically Grounded
• Possesses significant theological depth and is able to rightly handle the Word of God, teach it faithfully, and apply biblical truth to real-life circumstances. A Proven Disciple-Maker
• Has personally discipled others who are now discipling others, demonstrating a pattern of spiritual multiplication. A Strategic Thinker
• Able to assess the health and effectiveness of a ministry or church, identify opportunities for growth and improvement, develop strategic plans, and lead others toward their implementation. A Leader of Leaders
• Experienced in leading and developing pastors, directors, and ministry leaders, providing clarity, coaching, accountability, and encouragement without micromanaging. A Culture Builder
• Able to build alignment among diverse ministry areas around a common biblical philosophy and strategy of disciple-making. An Organizational Leader
• Able to develop the systems, processes, communication structures, technology, and organizational clarity necessary to effectively lead disciple-making ministries in a church of more than 3,000 in attendance. A Pastor, Strategist, Organizational Leader, and Disciple-Maker
• This position requires the unique combination of pastoral care, strategic leadership, organizational ability, theological depth, and a proven commitment to making and multiplying disciples. Key Outcomes of the Position

Strategy:

A clear, compelling, and church-wide disciple-making strategy is established, communicated, and implemented across all adult ministries.

Multiplication:

A culture of multiplication develops in which disciples make disciples, leaders develop leaders, groups multiply, and churches plant churches.

Pathway:

A clearly defined discipleship pathway helps people move from attending to belonging, growing, serving, and ultimately discipling others.

Leadership:

Pastors, directors, and lay leaders are effectively developed, aligned, and equipped to lead and multiply ministry.

Measurement:

Meaningful measures are established to evaluate spiritual formation, leadership development, ministry engagement, and multiplication.

Culture:

Disciple-making becomes embedded in the culture of Providence so that making and multiplying disciples is understood as the responsibility of every believer and every ministry—not simply the Disciple-Making Team.