Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach Ottawa Bible Church

Ottawa Bible Church
Ottawa, KS

If interested please send an email to  with a cover letter, resume, and written out testimony.

The Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach serves to lead and cultivate spiritual growth within the church through intentional discipleship, biblical counseling, and outreach efforts. This role focuses on equipping leaders, fostering community through home groups and ministries, and expanding the church’s reach both locally and globally. The ideal candidate is relational, Bible-centered, and passionate about seeing people grow in Christ and live on mission.

The Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach is one who is gifted in administration. The Associate Pastor will be one who loves people, has a passion for management, and sets goals to see the practicality of ministry flourish under the guidance of secure organization. He is gifted and skilled in working with lay leadership and strategic planning, he has a hunger for the Word of God, and a desire to see the congregation live out the Great Commission with consistent and practical steps.

Discipleship:

• Foster a culture of spiritual formation and gospel transformation by leading efforts that help individuals deepen their faith, connect in biblical community, and become disciple-makers.
• Biblical Counseling & Compassion Ministries
  • Provide biblically grounded individual, marriage, and family pastoral counseling.
  • Lead compassion ministries and support groups addressing emotional and spiritual needs.
  • Establish a network of lay and certified biblical counselors and maintain appropriate referrals.
  • Maintain or pursue biblical counseling certification (e.g., ACBC, CCEF).
• Leader Development
  • Identify and disciple the future leaders within the church.
  • Design leadership development pathways for group and ministry leaders.
  • Mentor lay shepherds and create systems for sustainable leadership multiplication.
• Men’s and Women’s Discipleship
  • Guide gender-specific discipleship ministries with clear biblical direction.
  • Partner with volunteers to facilitate Bible studies, mentoring, and growth events.
  • Encourage intergenerational discipleship relationships.
• Spiritual Formation & Events
  • Plan retreats, workshops, and events that promote spiritual growth and unity.
  • Encourage and teach personal spiritual disciplines.
  • Integrate spiritual formation strategies throughout all ministries.
• Assimilation & Church Life Integration
  • Lead efforts to help new attendees become connected, committed members.
  • Oversee welcome teams, new member classes, and follow-up processes.
  • Develop systems that support long-term engagement and belonging.

Champion the church’s mission beyond its walls by cultivating a missional culture that reflects Christ’s call to the Great Commission. This includes leading initiatives that mobilize the church to serve, evangelize, and build lasting relationships in local, national, and global contexts.

• Community Engagement & Evangelism
  • Develop and implement strategic outreach initiatives tailored to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the local community.
  • Regularly assess community needs and identify opportunities for the church to engage in meaningful and sustainable ways.
  • Train the church in evangelism and gospel-centered conversation.
  • Organize and promote outreach events such as service days, seasonal ministries, and neighborhood prayer outreach.
  • Build ongoing partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, and civic organizations to establish the church as a trusted community resource.
• Missional Culture Development
  • Inspire a church-wide mindset that sees every member as a missionary in their context—home, workplace, school, and neighborhood.
  • Integrate outreach principles into all ministry areas, equipping leaders and volunteers to be missionally intentional.
  • Celebrate outreach stories and testimonies regularly to highlight the impact and encourage continued engagement.
• Missions Mobilization
  • Lead the church’s vision for missions—local, national, and international—by identifying strategic partnerships and opportunities for long-term impact.
  • Recruit, train, and support individuals and teams for short-term trips,…