Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Leadership Development

Job in Old Saline, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, USA

Listing for: The Call Church)

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18

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 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR

Location: Old Saline

Purpose

The Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Leadership Development will serve as a key member of the pastoral team at The Call Church, responsible for the cultivation of a healthy and growing small group ministry and the equipping of leaders across multiple ministries. This role emphasizes creating group systems, training leaders, fostering spiritual growth and assisting the Lead Pastor in meeting the overall pastoral needs of the church.

Qualifications

A professed commitment to Jesus Christ that is demonstrated through Christian growth and is a model of spiritual leadership and lifestyle in ministry and family life.
Meets the qualifications of a pastor according to 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
A commitment to the pastors and staff, supporting the vision and philosophy of ministry of The Call Church. (Connect, Grow, Serve, Reach, Worship)
Supports the ministry of The Call Church through regular prayer, financial giving, and attendance of church events.
Must have strong communication and relationship skills with all age levels.
Agrees to the standards set in the The Call Church Staff and Volunteer Core Values.
Has a genuine love for people and demonstrates a pastor’s heart.
Possesses the attitude of a team player and also demonstrates a teachable spirit.

Key Responsibilities Discipleship and Small Group Leadership

Develop, oversee and expand the church’s small group ministry.

Recruit, train and coach small group leaders to lead healthy, disciple-making small groups who multiply.

Provide regular pastoral care and support for all small group leaders to encourage their personal spiritual health and development.

Establish systems of communication, accountability, and small group evaluation.

Approve Biblically accurate and relevant curriculum for small group leaders.

Oversee Sunday morning Discipleship Classes that promote Biblical understanding and spiritual growth. This includes selecting and developing teaching materials for new believers, spiritual disciplines, and essential theology.

Ministry Development and Leadership

Develop a process to identify and equip emerging leaders.

Provide training programs and coaching for current ministry leaders.

Provide regular pastoral care and support for all ministry leaders to encourage their personal health and development.

Develop a clear process for starting new ministries within the church.

General Pastoral Responsibilities

In partnership with the Lead Pastor, assist with pastoral care, counseling, weddings, funerals, home and hospital visitations.

Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions and church wide events and activities

Preach on Sunday mornings multiple times per year.

Personally lead a small group.

Be available for other church needs as they arise.

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