Discipleship Pastor

Christ Covenant is a gospel-centered, multi-campus church in metro

Atlanta, committed to making disciples who make disciples through intentional, Spirit-led ministry. We are are dynamic, growing church of believers who foster authentic community, theological depth, and missional living. Whether you’re exploring faith, seeking spiritual growth, or ready to serve, you'll find a warm welcome and meaningful opportunities to grow as a follower of Jesus.

• Core Mission & Values
• the heartbeat of the church: “Know the gospel, love the kingdom, live the mission.”
• Driven by belief in the Bible’s authority, cultural engagement, and gospel discipleship across all life stages and spheres
• Vibrant Ministry Life
• Cohorts for kids, students, college, young adults, men, women, and artists, each focused on relational discipleship grounded in scripture
• Small groups, Sunday classes, and thematic events help individuals find community and spiritual growth
• Engaged Community
• A thriving environment where families, professionals, creatives, and ministry leaders connect and serve. The church is known for its warm hospitality and depth of teaching .
• Through gospel-driven mission efforts—both locally and globally—they seek to widen their Kingdom impact .
• Locations & Gatherings
• Armour Collective (Buckhead):
  Sundays at 9AM, 11AM, and 5PM, at 221 Armour Dr NE
• Sandy Springs campus:
  Sundays at 9AM and 11AM

This is a full-time position at Christ Covenant and serves as part of our Lead Team. The purpose of this role is to shepherd and provide strategic leadership to the discipleship efforts of Christ Covenant, helping people grow as faithful followers of Jesus who live out the gospel in everyday life. This leader will guide how we cultivate spiritual formation and community across all areas of ministry.

This role requires a high-capacity leader who can effectively manage and develop multiple direct reports serving in various ministry contexts. This person would be a problem solver, able to navigate complexity with wisdom, and bring clarity in decision-making, and implement practical, gospel-centered solutions that foster both personal and organizational growth. This position reports to the Executive Pastor. Outlined below are the primary objectives and areas of responsibility that this role will be accountable for in each performance review period.

• Leadership & Teaching
• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight to the discipleship ministries of Christ Covenant.
• Lead, develop, and support the Groups Pastor, Student Pastor, Covenant Kids Pastor, and Women’s Ministry Director, providing guidance and alignment in their ministry areas.
• Develop key areas of discipleship initiatives that support the spiritual formation of our congregation.
• Teach at various adult discipleship meetings such as onsite groups, Institute classes, men’s events, etc.
• Collaborate with other ministry departments (Young Adults, Students, Kids, etc.) to align and strengthen, problem solve discipleship efforts across the church.
• Engage in personal discipleship and mentoring relationships with members, as needed.
• Development
• Provide strategic direction for all discipleship initiatives at Christ Covenant, ensuring that they align with the church’s mission and philosophy of ministry.
• Continually evaluate and develop systems, resources, and environments that foster spiritual growth and community engagement.
• Identify, equip, and empower leaders who can multiply discipleship influence throughout the church.
• Partner with the Executive Pastor and Lead Team to assess and improve overall discipleship health and effectiveness across ministries.
• Assimilation
• Oversee Christ Covenant’s assimilation pathway—from first-time visitor engagement through membership integration—to ensure a clear, consistent, and pastoral experience for all participants.
• Supervise and equip the Assimilation Coordinator, ensuring systems, communication, and follow-up processes are well-executed and aligned with church vision and values.
• Lead and teach in First Sunday membership classes, ensuring new members understand the theology, mission, and values of Christ Covenant.
• Oversee pastoral engagement with…