Discipleship Pastor

Vision

Calvary is looking for a Discipleship Pastor to help equip the saints (Ephesians 4:12) for the work of discipleship by creating  systems of care, identifying and training leaders, and mobilizing our congregation in the efforts of discipleship. Jesus commissioned us to be about making disciples, and this Pastor will passionately help Calvary walk in obedience to what Christ has commissioned us to do. Executive Pastors often work with things whereas our Discipleship Pastor will work with people.

Job Details

• Church: Calvary Baptist Church of Glasgow, KY
• Full Time: 40+ Hours / week 
• Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000 (pending experience and qualifications) 
• Starting on or before July 1, 2026 

Personal Requirements

• Pastor/Elder Qualified (1 Tim 3). 
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Counseling, Christian Education, or a related field. 
• Masters degree in Divinity or Theological Studies..
• Preferred Experience: 5 years in discipleship, family, or ministry leadership.
• Model what it means to be a member of Calvary Church (celebrate, connect, and contribute).

e.g - participate in Sunday Service,  Life Group, and give financially.  

• Model your faith in your home, demonstrating it’s the overflow of your being (1 Tim. 3:5.)
• Pursue and protect the unity and chemistry of Calvary Church - Elders, staff, and congregation.

Areas of Responsibility

Weekly

• Equipping and discipleship of lay leaders
• Provide leadership for Sunday School and Life Groups: Seek to expand these ministries, organize meetings, monitor their health, offer appreciation and encouragement to leaders, etc. 
• Oversee and execute the process of transitioning visitors to committed members.  This includes ensuring visitors are followed up with, Life Group placement, and the membership process. 
• Help coordinate and execute baptisms and communion mornings.  
• Understand and train our people on Planning Center App
• Coordinate all Sunday volunteer efforts, aside from but in support of the celebration service
• Provide general staff and elder support as directed 
• Personally lead an In-Home Life Group
• Other duties as assigned 

Occasionally

• Oversee event planning for men / women’s ministry, marriage or parenting conferences, etc. 
• Mission trip coordinator for community efforts 

Talents, Personal Traits, and Spiritual Gifts Desired

• Love for the church and the next generation
• Organizational, communication, forward-thinking skills
• Experience in Word, Excel, Google Docs, social media, web
• A drive for excellence, hard-working, timely, dependable and has grit.