Director of Discipleship

The Director of Discipleship provides leadership, vision, and oversight for the spiritual

formation of the church. This role champions a culture where every person is growing as a

disciple of Jesus and actively making disciples. This leader oversees the discipleship pathway

of the entire church — from children through adults — and oversees the Kids and Student

ministry staff.

The goal of this role is not merely running programs, but building people: equipping leaders,

aligning ministries, and shaping a church-wide culture of everyday discipleship in the home,

church, and community. This leader will shepherd the congregation, preach and teach, lead

staff and key volunteers, while staying deeply aligned with the Co-Lead pastors and the

overall vision, doctrine, and culture of Citylight South Church.

? Bachelor’s Degree required;
Master's preferred

? 3-5 years of ministry leadership experience

Spiritual & Cultural Leadership

• Have a vibrant relationship with Jesus. Have a knowledge of God’s Word that is thorough, fresh, and personal.

• Shepherd the congregation toward Christ-likeness
• Lead, supervise, disciple, equip, serve, and shepherd the appointed staff and key volunteers

Discipleship Strategy & Pathway

• Help implement a clear, church-wide discipleship pathway
• Ensure all ministries align around a shared definition of a disciple
• Help move people from being a guest to belonging to serving to a disciple maker

Leadership Development & Multiplication

• Build & oversee a leadership pipeline
• Recruit, train, coach and multiply leaders
• Assist in developing city groups, classes, and ministry leaders

Next Generation Oversight

• Supervise Kids & Student ministry staff
• Align Next Gen strategy with church-wide discipleship vision
• Equip and partner with parents to disciple their children

Executive Leadership & Alignment

• Serve on leadership executive team
• Partner with Co-Lead Pastors in implementing vision and mission
• Evaluate discipleship ministry effectiveness