OVERVIEW

The Discipleship Minister is a full-time, salaried, exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that reports to the Teaching Pastor. As the leader of the Adults & Missions functional ministry area, this role provides spiritual and organizational oversight for all adult discipleship ministries events and activities. This role specifically includes direct leadership of the church’s small groups ministry, Sunday morning Bible study groups, men’s ministry groups, the men’s discipleship strategy, the 60+ ministry, and marriage enrichment. The Discipleship Minister oversees the church’s Celebrate Recovery ministry. This role also exercises supervisory authority over the Associate Discipleship Minister and works in close partnership with that position to ensure comprehensive discipleship leadership for the adults of the church. All responsibilities are carried out in alignment with New Hope’s mission, in compliance with church policies and applicable laws and regulations and are subject to background check requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

· Demonstrates a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to Christian character.

· Models a lifestyle consistent with biblical leadership standards (1 Timothy 3:1–13; 2 Timothy 2; Titus 1:5–9).

· Affirms and signs the church’s Essential Beliefs and Staff Core Competencies.

· Affirms wholehearted commitment to the church’s Mission, Vision, Strategy, and Core Values.

· Exhibits humility, kindness, teachability, passion for the local church, and a servant-hearted spirit.

· Demonstrates the ability to provide spiritual and organizational leadership for adult discipleship ministries, including small groups, classes, and marriage enrichment.

· Demonstrates the ability to recruit, equip, supervise, and support both staff and volunteers, including volunteer leaders.

· Demonstrates the ability to preach biblically based sermons and teach in a variety of ministry settings.

· Demonstrates the ability to oversee and guide specialized ministries, including Celebrate Recovery and Missions.

· Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with multiple staff members and volunteers while also providing clear leadership and direction.

· Demonstrates project management and organizational skills, with the ability to carry initiatives from conception through completion while managing multiple priorities.

· Relates well to people across diverse ethnic, socio-economic, and generational backgrounds, building effective relationships interpersonally and corporately.

· Bachelor’s degree in Bible, ministry, or a related field required; seminary degree preferred.

· At least 5 years of ministry leadership experience required; discipleship leadership experience strongly preferred.

· Demonstrates wise stewardship of time and church resources.

· Able to successfully complete a background check.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Oversight

· Provide spiritual and organizational oversight for the Adults & Missions (A&M) Functional Ministry Area, ensuring alignment with the church’s mission, vision, strategy, and core values.

· Oversee and mentor the Associate Discipleship Minister, equipping that minister for effective leadership in that minister’s assigned areas.

· Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to church-wide strategy and decision-making as needed.

· Regularly communicate with the elder who is assigned to the Discipleship Minister to ensure alignment and accountability.

Adult Discipleship

· Oversee the church’s small group ministry, including the recruitment, training, and development of small group leaders.

· Develop and oversee “Leaders of Leaders” (e.g., coaches) who support small group leaders.

· Provide oversight of Sunday Morning Bible Study Groups, ensuring biblically faithful teaching and strong leadership, regularly communicating with and offering training to all Sunday Morning Bible Study Group leaders.

· Ensure all adult groups align with the church’s discipleship goals and doctrinal commitments.

· Oversee Sunday morning adult group environments, working with volunteers, to ensure rooms are sufficiently supplied and ready for Sunday classes and that any urgent needs or issues experience by class leaders are addressed.

· Support the assigned areas of the church’s Visitor to Disciple pathway including but not limited to regularly offering the Rooted Discipleship Study as a class.

· Oversee the church’s 60+ Ministry, providing care, programming, and discipleship opportunities tailored to this group.

· Oversee the church’s Celebrate Recovery Ministry, equipping leaders and supporting participants on their discipleship journey.

· Partner with the Early Childhood & Women’s Ministry Director to implement the church’s small group strategy for women.

· Lead the church’s efforts to strengthen marriages from a Biblical standpoint, providing teaching, resources, and pastoral support as needed.

· Oversee the Men’s Ministry focusing on the approach to discipleship, equipping and mobilizing men for one-on-one discipleship and group leadership.

· Prayerfully support all efforts of the Associate Discipleship Minister and be prepared to serve as a backup when needed.

· Maintain awareness of current trends and best practices within discipleship and mission ministries in churches of comparable size and context.

Benevolence & Pastoral Care

· Serve as the secondary point of contact for responding to benevolence requests and as the secondary subject matter expert for the church’s approach to benevolence.

· Provide pastoral care as needed, including weddings, funerals, biblical guidance, and prayer.

Teaching & Preaching

· Be available to preach in Sunday worship services when scheduled.

· Provide teaching in other contexts (Bible studies, classes, discipleship groups) as needed.

Organizational Engagement

· Actively participate in all scheduled staff meetings, huddles, periodic events, and any scheduled staff retreats.

· Carry out other duties as assigned by the Teaching Pastor or elders.

Interested and qualified candidates should email David Smith, Executive Pastor, at david.smith@newhopechristianchurch.com and include a current CV as well as links to any preaching/teaching videos.