Pastor of Discipleship Oaks Church

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serving Faithfully as an Elder

• Live a life worth imitating, marked by humility, integrity, and compassion
• Exemplify a life of prayerful dependence
• Shepherd the church through the ministry of presence by visiting, welcoming, and walking with people in their joys and burdens
• Model a life of commitment to fellowship and community
• Work closely with the staff to implement the elders’ vision in real, practical ways across the ministries of the church
• Contribute to the pastoral care and counseling of Oaks Church through proactive and responsive discipleship
• Oversee and develop the Community Groups ministry of Oaks Church by leading one of the groups and conducting regular meetings with its leaders
• Cast vision and provide support for the Men’s and Women’s Ministry efforts of Oaks Church
• Oversee the family ministries of Oaks Church, primarily by directing, guiding, and resourcing the Children’s Ministry Director and the Youth Ministry Team
• Assimilate new and existing members of Oaks Church into areas of service

• Develop and execute the long-term mission strategy of Oaks Church
• Lead members to engage in missional and outreach efforts locally and globally, with a focus on church planting
• Provide ongoing care for missionaries supported by Oaks Church, and identify, vet, and train potential missionary partners

• Lead the Deacon Team, including organizing and conducting regular meetings and identifying and training new deacons
• Cultivate a culture of leadership development, including training elders, church planters, and other leaders through an internship or residency program
• Assist in hiring paid, non-pastoral staff in coordination with the Pastor of Preaching and Teaching

• Share in the preaching ministry of the church in coordination with the Pastor of Preaching and Teaching
• Contribute to the teaching ministry of the church in coordination with the Pastor of Preaching and Teaching
• Regularly participate in liturgical elements and the administration of ordinances during Sunday gatherings

• A man of exemplary life and godly character, meeting the biblical qualifications for eldership (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–5)
• Proven experience shepherding believers through relational ministry
• Formal theological education from an accredited college or seminary (preferred)
• Ability to equip and lead others toward maturity and mission
• Demonstrated strength in organizational leadership and pastoral care

• Active presence in the life of the church and the broader community
• Deep and evident delight in Jesus Christ as the treasure of his life
• Faithful, joyful, and loving leadership in his marriage and family
• Visible joy in pastoring and caring for church members
• Heart for the nations and a desire to see all peoples come to know Jesus Christ
• Daily, humble dependence on the Holy Spirit for wisdom, strength, and fruitfulness

Reports to:

The Elder Team

Resumes and inquiries can be directed to Pastor Daniel Ackerman: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).