Director of Discipleship & Worship Ministries

Director of Discipleship & Worship Ministries

Mar 21, 2025
• 5 min read

Mission Statement: We exist to evangelize with the Gospel, disciple in the Gospel & commission for the Gospel.

Job Description The Director for Discipleship and Worship Ministries will oversee our discipleship ministries (Adult Sunday School, Life Groups and Worship). This role requires a passion for multidirectional discipleship development (recruiting potential leaders, growing new leaders and equipping existing leaders) and practical stewardship (leading and/or participating in key ministry teams, such as, deacon team, finance team, worship team, etc). The right leader will possess a pastoral heart, a passion for gospel ministry, and proven skill in organizational leadership through relationships and timely communication.

General Responsibilities

• Be a growing Christian, individually & corporately as a Grace Life member
• Be an engaged Christian husband and father serving your spouse (and children).
• Be detailed, punctual, responsive & gracious to the sheep entrusted to Grace Life.
• Be an evangelistic disciple-maker.
• Be relationally present and engaged in Grace Life, Sundays and throughout the week.
• Be the “lead worshiper” in leading Grace Life’s congregational worship.

• Help shape church and staff culture through healthy presence and effective communication that casts vision, creates unity and advances the mission.
• Consult, assist and troubleshoot with team leaders regarding their ministries.
• Shepherd ministries for philosophical alignment, effectiveness & future growth.
• Provide oversight to ministry leaders, adult SS teachers & Life Group leaders.
• Work with the lead pastor and elder team in the development and implementation of short and long term strategic planning for the church

• Lead & Strategize with Volunteer Ministry Teams to Organize Church-Wide Events:
  • Community Outreach:
    Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Service Christmas Eve Service
  • Discipleship Events:
    Evangelism Training, Marriage/Parenting Seminars, etc

• Manages the Operations of the Church
  • HR: in consultation with the elders review policies & procedures
  • Facility: provides leadership over leases, operations, equipment, and maintenance
  • Child Protection Policy & Security Team: ensure compliance and oversee logistics
  • Manage all church legal matters

• Works with the Church Treasurer & Finance Team to manages finances
  • Review expenses of ministry leaders to evaluate spending
  • Standing member of the Finance Team
  • Liaison between the elders and Finance Team

• Provide pastoral care (e.g. counseling, funerals, hospital visits, weddings)
• Lead a Life Group
• Participate in staff meetings
• Preach as needed

• Biblically qualified according to 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• In alignment with our doctrinal statement and core values of Grace Life
• Lives out the mission and culture of Grace Life
• Grasps the vision of empowering members: leads, equips, delegates & inspects
• Relational
• Passionate about reaching unchurched individuals with the gospel
• Models a work-ethic, punctual
• Multi-directional leader:
  • Able to develop and implement strategies across ministry areas
• Able to successfully oversee multiple ministries and people simultaneously
• Healthy relationship with the lead pastor
• Biblical Theology
• Bible Teacher
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
• Ability to create and manage systems for a growing church.
• Ability to break down large projects into manageable steps

• Musical (vocally and/or instrumentally)
• Planning Center, Pro Presenter, PC Operating system, Google Drive

• Volunteers are equipped, heard and are comfortable speaking about their needs.
• Volunteers are flourishing as disciples in the areas where their gifts are used.
• The church as an organization is well-led and well-managed.
• Elders and deacons have timely, accurate information about finances and ministries
• The systems and structures are working well and regularly refined for effectiveness.

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