The Associate Pastor of Family and Discipleship is responsible for equipping God’s people to do His work and
empower them to be as active as possible in the work of the church community. This position mainly involves
leading and overseeing the Children's and Adult's ministries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The roles and responsibilities of the Associate Pastor of Family and Discipleship can be broken down into 3 major areas.
1. CHILDREN
Lead and oversee the making, maturing, and multiplying of disciplines among the children's ministry (birth to 4th grade)
- Develop vision, goals, and benchmarks for the children's ministry
- Select and implement curriculum and oversee weekly Sunday children's ministry services
- Continually recruit, train children's ministry workers, and equip them to disciple others.
- Organize and oversee fellowship and outreach events for the children's ministry students
2. ADULTS
Oversee current and implement new adult ministries as required.
a. LIFEGROUPS
Oversee Lifegroup ministry as the primary avenue for the spiritual growth of members.
- Develop vision, goals, and benchmarks for the Lifegroup ministry
- Develop a clear and effective strategy to help members and attendees join a life group easily and
efficiently.
- Develop, approve, or recommend curriculum for Lifegroups.
- Continually recruit, train Lifegroup leaders, and equip them to disciple.
b. ASSISTING MINISTRY TEAMS
Work with pastoral team to give assistance to current and new ministries and leaders.
- Work with the pastoral team and current ministry leaders to develop vision, goals, and benchmarks for
those specific ministries.
- Work with the pastoral team and current ministry leaders to help recruit and develop more leaders and
volunteers to serve.
- Work with the pastoral team to develop new ministries to edify the body as well as evangelize our
community.
c. EQUIPPING
Work with the pastoral team to see that every member is well trained to serve Christ, share the gospel, and
disciple others.
- Work with the pastoral team to ensure a cohesive discipleship plan.
- Develop, approve, or recommend classes and training to better equip our church to make disciples.
- Help people discover their spiritual gifting and a place to serve.
3. GENERAL PASTORAL DUTIES
This position is first and foremost a pastoral position. Therefore, there are several pastoral duties that this person will be
expected to perform.
- Attend staff meetings, board meetings, and worship services
- Plan and oversee the budget for the children's and adult's ministries
- Along with pastoral team, determine and maintain focus on vision and strategic direction
- Preach during Sunday morning worship service periodically
- Provide Biblical counseling and care when needed
- Conduct weddings/funerals if needed
- Other duties as assigned