Discipleship Pastor

Revive Church Discipleship Pastor

Job Title: Discipleship Pastor

Reports To: Lead Pastor, Revive Church

Status: Full-time

Schedule: Sunday—Thursday, with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

Hiring Range: $70,000+ (DOE)

Benefits: Revive Church provides a comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid medical, dental, vision, matching retirement, vacation, and holidays.

Who We Are:

Revive Church’s mission is live and love like Jesus right where we are. We are dedicated to creating space for God to revive people and places for His glory and equipping our members to show God’s reviving presence where they live, work, and play. In 2020, we purchased the 115,000 square foot mixed use center where we are located as part of a long-range vision God had been preparing for us. This purchase allowed us to create The Bridge.

The Bridge is an innovative approach to holistic disciple making that seeks the prosperity of the city through spiritual, economic, and relational flourishing. It is a purpose-driven ecosystem designed to 1) offer mission-driven organizations an affordable, attractive, collaborative location to deliver services to the community, and 2) provide the community with access to a variety of resources and services aimed at helping vulnerable and motivated individuals/families transcend poverty. Learn more about The Bridge at: www.thebridgearvada.com and www.revivearvada.org/thebridge/

Position Summary:

The Discipleship Pastor provides direction for spiritual formation, oversees the Revive Groups ministry, supervises the directors of adult ministries, supports weekend teaching and serves on the Pastoral Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities:

This position leads the development and implementation of discipleship opportunities.

·        Champions the holistic disciple making culture.

·        Designs and implements growth opportunities for the congregation that promote growth in the 7 Marks of a Jesus-Follower, the 5 Values of Revive Church and other discipleship initiatives.

·        Coordinates with Lead Pastor and Next Gen Pastor in the development of discipleship churchwide.

·        Develops teams of staff and volunteer teachers that make spiritual formation opportunities sustainable and effective.

·        Preaches and teaches in various spaces on a regular basis (e.g., Sunday morning gathering, men’s events, new member gatherings, etc.).

·        Facilitates spiritual formation opportunities in collaboration with ministry partners in The Bridge, and particularly with respect to CrossPurpose (www.crosspurpose.org).

Adult Ministry Leadership

·        Provide strategic leadership for Revive Groups and Adult ministries.

·        Collaborate with staff and volunteer ministry leaders to develop and implement annual ministry plans.

·        Develop and oversee Revive Groups leadership.

o  Resource group leaders with options for group studies and discussions.

o  Manage and maintain onboarding and development of group leaders.

·        Facilitate the flow of communication related to groups and ministries to communications staff.

Weekend Message and Service Support

·        Provide regular input on weekend messages and series.

·        Create or oversee the creation of related curriculum as needed.

Winning:

Winning for this role is reflected as…

·        Adult ministries have clear strategies in place that leaders enthusiastically pursue.

·        Support ministry leaders so that they effectively execute ministry plans and consistently achieve their goals.

·        Spiritual formation opportunities are offered that engage the 7 Marks and Revive Church Values and meet spiritual needs of people throughout the congregation.

·        Volunteer ministry leaders feel equipped for their ministries and cared for by leadership.

·        Creating and energizing a disciple making culture.

Position-specific Qualifications:

·        Relevant master’s degree or Ph.D.

·        3-5 years of related ministry experience.

·        Proven leader of small group ministry in a church of 500 or more attenders.

·        Demonstrated leadership of church volunteers and staff.

·        Ability to develop teams and leaders.

Revive Church Employment Qualifications:

·        Commitment to Christian Faith: An evident commitment to the Christian faith and a desire to live out the Values of Revive Church (www.revivearvada.org/values/) and reflect our “7 Marks of a Jesus-Follower” (www.revivearvada.org/marks/)

·        A genuine desire to serve others, promote community, and support the church's mission to advance the Gospel.

·        Doctrinal Alignment: An understanding and agreement with the core theological beliefs, doctrines, and values of Revive Church and the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.

·        Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and respectful interaction with fellow church members, visitors, and the wider community.

·        Professionalism: A professional demeanor and attitude in representing the church, both within and outside the church community.

·        Team Player: An ability to work well within a team and collaborate with church staff, volunteers, and members.

·        Worship Participation: Regular attendance and active participation in church worship services and activities.