Pastor of Discipleship

We are a Gospel centered, Bible believing and preaching, fellowship of sinners saved by grace through the Lord Jesus Christ in Kentwood, Michigan. We exist to worship God by living for Jesus as a God glorifying community that disciples the nations.

SUMMARY

Faith Baptist Church is small local church that is building a bi-vocational ministry team to shepherd, serve, and equip the church family at Faith for the work of ministry and reaching the lost. We are looking for a man who is called to pastoral ministry, with a heart for church revitalization, and a willingness to being a part of a leadership team that will work towards that end. 

The priority of this role is to support Faith in growing our culture of discipleship by bringing oversight to discipleship initiatives in the church. This individual will have a regular teaching role, with opportunities to preach in our worship services.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Shepherd the church in gospel-centered discipleship initiatives that are consistent with the values and mission of the church.

• Ensure sound doctrine is maintained in all teaching environments in the church.

• Recruit and train teachers for Community Groups and various Bible studies.

• Develop healthy relationships with Bible study leaders and ensure they are well-       

  resourced to succeed in their groups.

• Be willing to work with and teach kids, teens, or adults as needed.

• Approve, suggest, and/or develop curriculum and lessons for Bible study groups.

2. Shepherd the church in helping people feel welcomed, helping them taking next steps, getting connected in Community Groups and engaged in life of the church.

• Model and encourage hospitality and service to the church.

• Joyfully recruit volunteers according to needs and spiritual gifts.

3. Shepherd the church by performing general Pastoral duties. This position is first and foremost a pastoral position.

• Providing Biblical counseling.

• Attend Elder and staff meetings.

• Participate in and lead worship services.

• Preaching when needed, in keeping with interest and ability.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Demonstrate a lifestyle and family life that is consistent in word and practice with the teaching of Jesus Christ.

2. A man who consistently meets and strives to maintain the character qualifications as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1‐7 (qualifications for overseers).

3. Formal theological training (Bible college, seminary, etc.) is preferred but not required if there is a demonstration of meeting the Biblical requirements of a pastor and a personal pursuit of theological instruction.

4. Be in full agreement with the Faith Baptist Church Statement of Faith.

This individual must: 

1. Be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior.

2. Demonstrate a call to pastoral ministry.

3. Possess leadership and organizational skills.

4. Have a willingness to serve God and the church rather than a desire to be served.

5. Have an excitement to work in revitalizing a small church.

6. Ability to work with people of various temperaments, gifts, and passions.

7. Become a member of and be committed to shepherding Faith Baptist Church.

COMPENSATION

This is a bi-vocational position that will be working with the Lead Pastor as a part of a pastoral leadership team. We are able to compensate the man God calls to this position with a parsonage (a 4-bedroom house located directly next to the church) as well as utilities. This is about $2300/month in compensation.  If an applicant is gifted to lead musical worship and would desire to serve the church this way as well, there is a small weekly stipend that could be included in the compensation package.

To apply, send your testimony, resume, a brief description of your spiritual gifts, a short write up about why you are interested in this position, and 5 references to:

office@faithon44th.com

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions via the email address above or at:

(616) 345 - 0963

Faith Baptist Church is a Kingdom-minded, Christ-exalting, multigenerational community of people saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.

We exist to worship God and to fulfil the Great Commission of discipling the nations.

We seek to do this by being and producing followers of Jesus.