Assistant Pastor of Discipleship and Congregational Care

Job in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17124, USA

Listing for: Westminster Theological Seminary

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-12

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Pastor / Ministry / Church, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing, Youth Development
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Pastor / Ministry / Church, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing, Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR

The Assistant Pastor of Discipleship & Congregational Care will labor alongside the Senior Pastor and Session to cultivate a Christ-centered, Word-saturated culture of intentional discipleship, pastoral care, and intergenerational ministry. He will steward the church’s discipling and shepherding ministries—nurturing gospel maturity, equipping the saints for ministry, and training members to care for one another with truth and grace.

Key Responsibilities Discipleship and Christian Formation

Engage in the private ministry of the Word, walking with individuals and families through seasons of spiritual need.

Oversee and develop the Adult Sunday School program, providing classes for varying levels of spiritual maturity.

Steward the educational and catechetical ministries of the church, ensuring they are gospel-rich, theologically grounded, and discipleship-oriented.

Develop and deploy Christlike leaders in all areas of church life and vocational calling.

Lead efforts to equip every member for ministry, in line with the gifts and callings Christ has given.

Small Groups

Lead the development and support of a vibrant small group ministry that encourages spiritual growth, relational connection, and gospel outreach.

Recruit, train, and support small group leaders, promoting biblical community and lay shepherding.

Encourage the congregation to grow in mutual discipleship and edifying fellowship.

Congregational Care & Shepherding

Serve as the primary provider for pastoral counseling and counseling referrals.

Train and equip members for mutual care and biblical counseling, fostering a culture of spiritual friendship, accountability, and prayer.

Provide pastoral visitation and care for the sick, hospitalized, homebound, and grieving.

Oversee the elder shepherding system, ensuring that every member is known and spiritually cared for.

Engage regularly in congregational visitation, cultivating spiritual friendship and fellowship among the saints.

Model and multiply a lifestyle of personal evangelism.

Preaching and Worship Leadership

Participate in the preaching and teaching ministry of the church as needed, under the direction of the Senior Pastor.

Collaborate with the Senior Pastor and staff in planning worship and seasonal ministry emphases.

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