Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Care

Position Title: Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Care

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Status: Full-Time

Location: Snyder Memorial Baptist Church – 701 Westmont Drive - Fayetteville, NC

              snydermbc.com

Profile

· Discipleship: Understanding an interest in emerging trends and small group* ministry where people study the Bible for life application, pray with and for one another, and thus experience, accountability, belonging, and care

· Care: Triage counseling, premarital counseling, referral acumen, and hospital visitation

· Mid–career: Five to ten years of experience in a similar ministry position

· Leadership: Organizing, training, and resourcing small group leaders

· Communicator: Public speaking, writing, and on-camera

· Relational: An outgoing people-person who cares deeply for the well-being of others

· Team Player: Responsible for Snyder’s Eleven Core Beliefs, stated purpose, and other duties that the church or team may require

· Ministerial duties: Officiant of weddings and funerals

General Responsibilities:

Small Group Discipleship

· Recruit and train new small group leaders.**

· Develop and maintain a support system for small group leaders. Shepherd the shepherds.

· Establish a training routine for small group leaders that includes how to:

· Study the Bible for life application

· Create a place of belonging

· Facilitate care among group members

· Start a new group from an existing group

· Collaborate with the Director of Children’s Ministry, the Director of the Snyder Learning Center, and the Student Minister in developing and implementing a discipleship strategy from birth to high school graduation that is congruent with the church’s purpose. Lead and support these three team members and their efforts to make disciples of Jesus.

· Collaborate with the Connections Director to provide a “clear pathway” to small group discipleship experiences, as well as to service opportunities in the church.

· Consistently meet with the church’s Senior Pastor, making him aware of small group growth and how he can support the growth.

Care

· Facilitate small groups in caring for those experiencing care needs such as hospitalization, death of a family member, job loss, etc.

· Make contact with those connected to our church who are experiencing sickness (hospital visitation), grief, or personal crisis.

· Aid grieving families in planning funerals and memorials.

· Ready to preach and teach the Bible as the authoritative word of God.

*Small Groups include but are not limited to Sunday School, topical studies, need-based, or season of life-based. While most of Snyder’s groups meet during the Sunday School hour on campus, small groups also meet on other days of the week, both on and off campus.

**The Nominating Committee will aid in recruiting leaders.

Snyder Memorial Baptist Church

Our motto, “Leading People to Discover God, Develop Faith, and Display Christ-like Love”, perfectly represents the DNA of our church. It is our sincere love for God, his son Jesus Christ, and His authoritative Word, the Bible, that keeps us united with one another and makes us eager to share His Good News until the whole world hears. We are a big church with a small feel, and a “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” that promotes intimate fellowship and community.

Average Attendance: 600 - 700

Total Membership: 1815

Established: 1949

Churches Started by Snyder Memorial:

Village Drive Baptist – Arran Lakes Baptist - Korean Baptist Mission

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary and Allowances:

· Salary is commensurate with experience (Less Housing)

· Housing Allowance

· Self-Employment tax reimbursement

Employer-Paid Insurance Premiums

· Health benefits (if applicable)

· Long Term Disability

· Life Insurance

· Ordained Life

Employer-Paid

· Proportional Retirement Contributions

· Vacation and Sick Leave

Application Process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, a statement of faith, and a cover letter. Please send your application to:  Bill Wilson - [email protected]