Associate Pastor Of Discipleship

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate Pastor of Discipleship is responsible for leading the overall discipleship process with a focus on the following ministries (1) First Impressions & Assimilation, (2) Groups, (3) Outreach, and (4) Re:

Generation.

The primary duty of the Associate Pastor of Discipleship is to assist the Senior Pastor in this task with a focus on helping those who attend take their next step with God. This person will also share general pastoral and administrative duties that arise and will need developed skills in teaching, administration, equipping, leading, and pastoral care and counseling.

• A committed follower of Jesus who displays a heart to love and serve His church
• Alignment with the vision and values of Twin Rivers Church with a passion to make disciples (Matt. 28:19-20)
• One who exhibits a life of spiritual maturity consistent with 1 Timothy 3:1-7
• Gifted leader of leaders that instills confidence in others and thrives when mentoring, mobilizing, and leading
• Understands the value of collaboration and can unify and empower others around ideas, ministries, and resources
• Organizational savvy and administrative experience including working with Planning Center
• Team-player, collaborator, lifelong learner, self-motivated, adaptable, skilled communicator, and team-builder
• Preferred: Seminary Degree and 5 years of pastoral experience

• Work in alignment with the staff team to fulfill the vision and values of the church
• Cast vision and implement strategy for the church’s overall discipleship efforts
• Foster and promote synergy for discipleship efforts across various ministries
• Teach occasionally in main worship service and as needed in other venues
• Oversee all aspects of the following ministries: (1) First Impressions & Assimilation, (2) Groups, (3) Outreach, and (4) Re:
  
  Generation
• Recruit, train, and retain high quality volunteers (especially group leaders)
• Steward various budgets in partnership with other ministry leaders
• Provide support and accountability to the volunteers who lead men and women’s ministries

• Provide support for volunteer leaders when it comes to recruiting, training, and scheduling volunteers
• Schedule quarterly check-ins with volunteer leaders to provide support and accountability for those overseeing (1) greeters/ushers, (2) the connection corner, (3) hospitality, and (4) security
• Encourage volunteer leaders to raise up an apprentice who is being trained to eventually serve in their role
• Provide ongoing training and support for leaders and assure their ability to use Planning Center
• Lead team huddle prior to each service

• Oversee, schedule, and lead Next Step Classes
• Equip a team and strategy for following up with first-time guests
• Meet with potential members of the church and oversee membership process

• Grow the number of groups in our church with the goal of having 80% of our church attendance in a group
• Provide a regular report to Lead Pastor by tracking attendance and prayer requests
• Provide support and development to TRC group leaders and enlist and develop future leaders

• Meet one-on-one with leaders 2-3 times a year for prayer, encouragement, and accountability
• Equip and develop each leader in their role as a group leader
• Guide leaders as they identify and begin to develop apprentice leaders
• Work with leaders to monitor the health, effectiveness, and duration of groups
• Be available to minister and serve each leader
• Provide leaders with opportunities for personal development

• Assure all groups have apprentice leaders
• Connect with leader apprentices and provide next steps for development
• Organize and oversee “TRC Group kick-off” in September and January setting dates at the beginning of the year
• Hold regular “Group Leader Interest Meetings” before Fall and Spring TRC Group Kick-Off
• Interview all new leaders in preparation for Fall and Spring Kick-Off in September and January and Short-Term Group offerings (e.g. Forge Groups)

• Ensure timely follow up after each…