A Religious Leader or Professional leads religious services and provides spiritual guidance or counseling. Presents knowledge and interpretation of theological texts. May work in a non-denominational setting like a prison or hospital, or work for specific faith-based congregation or denomination and follow the practices of that faith.
The Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Missions is a full-time ministerial staff role whose goal is to lead people from attending church to becoming fully engaged disciples of Jesus by building healthy small groups, creating clear next steps for engagement, and mobilizing our church to serve our community and the world with the Gospel. Success happens when more people are connecting, growing, and going.
Key Result Areas:
1. Small Groups Recruit, train, coach, and care for Small Group Leaders Launch new groups each semester with a focus on multiplying leaders Ensure every group has clear leadership, curriculum, and ongoing support Measure health through participation, leader development, multiplication, and life change 2. Guest Engagement Create a simple, intentional pathway from first-time guest to fully engaged member Oversee follow-up, membership, and next-step processes Work alongside ministry teams & leaders to remove barriers that keep people from connecting 3. Missions & Outreach Champion local, national, and global mission partnerships Enlist, Equip, Empower, & Encourage members to live on mission every day Lead outreach initiatives that align with the church's vision Develop partnerships that produce lasting Kingdom impact 4. Leadership Development Identify and develop future ministry leaders Build systems that create leaders instead of depending on staff Invest regularly in coaches, directors, and volunteers 5. Ministry Management Plan strategically Steward budgets Track measurables Communicate clearly with staff and volunteers Lead with humility, excellence, and accountability
Working Relationships:
Reports to the Lead Pastor Works in cooperation with other staff and volunteers Oversees staff and volunteers within
Small Groups, Connections, and Missions Ministries Who We Are Looking For:
Loves Jesus and models a growing relationship with Him Naturally builds teams and develops leaders Thinks in systems, not just events or programs Takes ownership and solves problems Communicates with clarity and positivity Works well with staff and volunteers Driven by results without losing sight of people
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree required; seminary degree preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years in a ministerial role with preferred experience supporting small groups, missions and connections.
Salary and Benefits Expectations:
Salary to commensurate with experience and education plus benefits (insurance and retirement). Please submit your resume to Brian Smatt at briansmatt@thomasvilleroad.org Resumes will be accepted through Friday, September 25, 2026.
