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Discipleship and Groups Pastor | Downtown

Hours/Schedule

40 Hours

Overall Responsibilities

Work alongside the Campus Pastor to lead the campus, including the development of the staff and ministry teams. This role will have a variety of leadership experiences based on the needs of the campus and individual strengths. All Pastoral staff are required to live under the authority of scripture in regards to the biblical definition of eldership.

Specific Responsibilities

  • The Discipleship & Groups Pastor will work alongside the Campus Pastor to create and communicate the strategy for discipleship & groups at Grace Church.

    • Participate as a member of the discipleship & groups team in the development and execution of a church-wide discipleship strategy.

    • Look for opportunities to leverage other Grace Church ministry efforts (e.g. Men’s, Women’s, outreach, and service) within the group structure to strengthen biblical community and develop leaders.

  • Shepherd, equip and develop leaders.

    • Provide ongoing spiritual leadership to group leaders.

    • Equip group leaders with the practical resources, tools and training necessary to lead and shepherd their groups effectively. This includes, but is not limited to:

      • Monthly training/equipping lunch opportunities for leaders

      • 2-3 monthly “touches” with each leader

      • 4-5 checkups with each leader annually to assess spiritual health, family health, and ability to continue in leadership

      • Providing opportunities for leaders to meet with each other to share ideas, best practices, etc.

    • Establish a plan to identify and develop prospective leaders to facilitate group multiplication including participation in quarterly training events (Equip Groups) for potential/new leaders.

  • Provide spiritual leadership and direction to the body of group members under your care.

    • Develop leaders and “apprentices” who mentor and disciple groups members in their spiritual journeys.

    • Identify and provide creative opportunities for group members to experience biblical community in multi-group settings outside of their normal meetings.

    • Inform campus pastor/lead of any shepherding situations, group issues, etc. that warrant special attention or may be moving toward the need for corrective church discipline.

  • Coordinate and report regularly on budget and monthly expenditures.

  • Lead the membership process where there are clear next steps from first-time visitors to covenant members.

    • Utilize Discovery to create clarity for new families.

    • Strategically lead Foundations where new families are assimilated into the church.

    • Work with the pastoral team to complete membership interviews.

    • Leverage Men’s Roundtable and Ezer to ensure men and women are being equipped and discipled.

  • Perform other duties as they arise, consistent with the vision and mission of Grace Church.

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