Pastor (Discipleship & Care - Englewood Campus)

Pastor (Non-Preaching) | BRAVE Church (Englewood Campus)

Church: BRAVE Church

Campus: Englewood, CO

Weekend Attendance: 7,000+ (All Campuses)

Department: Discipleship

Supervisory: Leads volunteers, Cadre leaders, and ministry teams

APPLY HERE

ABOUT BRAVE CHURCH

BRAVE Church is a fast-growing, Spirit-empowered, conviction-driven ministry committed to raising up disciples who boldly follow Jesus and courageously advance His Kingdom. Established in 2010 with just a handful of people, BRAVE has grown into a multi-campus church impacting thousands weekly through in-person gatherings, an online campus, prayer movements, biblical teaching, and a rapidly expanding media ministry.

At the core of BRAVE Church is a singular mission: to assemble a Spirit-filled army to fight for the fulfillment of the Great Commission in our lifetime. Everything BRAVE does—from weekend worship and prayer gatherings to education, digital ministries, and leadership development—is intentionally designed to provoke biblical conviction that leads to courageous action. BRAVE exists to help people discover their God-given identity and take fearless next steps toward Christ.

OUR VALUES IN ACTION — We Are Charged by Christ to Make Disciples

Who Are…

• BOLD in Faith: Trusting God to courageously take the next step of faith
• RESOLUTE in Identity: Trusting God to regularly own who we are in Christ
• AUTHENTIC in Relationships: Trusting God to continually be genuine in all relationships
• VIRTUOUS in Character: Trusting God to faithfully grow in obedience to Christ’s commands
• ENGAGED in Mission: Trusting God to actively advance His Kingdom through us

These values shape not only what BRAVE believes but how BRAVE moves—calling believers into maturity, mission, obedience, and Spirit-filled courage.

Under the leadership of Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub, BRAVE Church has become known for bold biblical teaching, Spirit-led prayer, resolute discipleship, and catalytic leadership development. Pastor Jeff’s national radio ministry—now airing in 44 states—extends BRAVE’s reach far beyond Colorado, challenging listeners daily with the uncompromising truth of God’s Word.

In 2023, BRAVE expanded its mission through the launch of BRAVE Academy (K–12)—a Classical Christian school envisioned to raise up the next generation of spiritual warriors, scholars, and leaders. With a strong foundation established, BRAVE is prayerfully pursuing additional campuses and academies across the United States.

Through gatherings, worship, prayer, media, education, and intentional disciple-making, BRAVE Church continues to equip believers to live with conviction, clarity, and courage—so that the Gospel might advance with power in this generation.

Learn more at brave.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

BRAVE Church is seeking a Pastor (Non-preaching) for the Englewood Campus—an elder-qualified, spiritually mature male pastor who will champion disciple-making, pastoral care, spiritual formation, and relational shepherding for the campus.

This role is designed for a non-preaching pastor whose ministry focus is deeply relational and highly aligned with BRAVE’s disciple-making strategy, including:

• One-on-one mentoring
• Cadre (small-group) development
• Biblical counsel and pastoral care
• Spiritual formation and equipping
• Community building
• Shepherding through life’s seasons
• Supporting campus operations and pastoral responsibilities

Rooted in the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–9, and 1 Peter 5:1–4, the ideal candidate is a humble, relational, steady, trustworthy, and compassionate pastor with the heart of a father and the maturity of a seasoned shepherd.

This role complements BRAVE’s preaching ministry by providing the personalized, relational, pastoral presence that helps the church live out its mission:

Bold in Faith | Resolute in Identity | Authentic in Relationships | Virtuous in Character | Engaged in Mission

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Spiritual Mentorship & Pastoral Guidance

• Provide one-on-one pastoral guidance rooted in Scripture, wisdom, and prayer.
• Offer biblical counsel for spiritual growth, life decisions, family issues, and personal struggles.
• Build trust-filled relationships marked by humility, hospitality, and Christlike character.
• Model integrity, spiritual maturity, and servant-hearted leadership.

Disciple-Making & Cadre (Small Groups) Development

• Facilitate the formation, multiplication, and health of Cadres (BRAVE’s small-group discipleship environments).
• Equip and develop cadre leaders using BRAVE’s discipleship strategy.
• Create environments where believers grow into disciple-makers who make disciples.
• Ensure sound doctrine in all discipleship environments (Titus 1:9).
• Train attenders to read Scripture, pray, share their faith, and invest in others.

Pastoral Care

• Provide compassionate care for individuals and families including:
• Hospital visits
• Grief support
• Crisis care
• Counseling and spiritual direction
• Celebrating milestones
• Conduct weddings, funerals, dedications, and pastoral rites as needed.
• Collaborate with pastoral, worship, and ministry staff to ensure holistic member care.
• Shepherd the flock with humility, patience, and fatherly affection.

Community Building & Relational Ministry

• Connect people into relational environments, helping newcomers integrate into the church.
• Build a culture of belonging consistent with BRAVE’s values.
• Identify and develop emerging leaders within the congregation.
• Strengthen BRAVE’s witness by maintaining a blameless reputation inside and outside the church.

Prayer & Intercession

• Lead and participate in personal, pastoral, and corporate prayer gatherings.
• Build a culture of prayer and spiritual dependence in the Englewood Campus.
• Intercede for individuals, families, leaders, and the mission of BRAVE Church.

Teaching & Equipping (Non-Preaching Role)

• Teach in discipleship and equipping environments such as:
• Cadres
• Bible blocks at BRAVE Academy
• Chapel sessions
• Devotionals for volunteer teams
• Leadership development gatherings
• Provide doctrinally sound teaching that equips others to grow in Scripture and disciple-making.
• Use storytelling, testimony, and Scripture to guide spiritual transformation.

(Note: This is not a Sunday-morning preaching role.)

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Biblical Qualifications

Must be an elder-qualified male according to:

• 1 Timothy 3:1–7
• Titus 1:5–9
• 1 Peter 5:1–4

This includes being:

• Above reproach
• Faithful husband (husband of one wife)
• Self-controlled, temperate
• Hospitable
• Gentle, not quarrelsome
• Able to teach (but not required to preach)
• Good manager of one’s household
• Not a recent convert
• Holding firm to sound doctrine
• Of good reputation with outsiders

Professional & Ministry Qualifications

• Proven pastoral experience (discipleship, care, small groups, counseling).
• Demonstrated experience building and leading small groups or discipleship systems.
• Strong relational skills with diverse ages, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Comfort with informal teaching and spiritual conversations.
• Experience offering biblical guidance and pastoral counsel.
• Able to identify spiritual needs and offer appropriate next steps.
• Strong work ethic with a passion for advancing the Kingdom.

Competencies Needed

• Pastoral care & relational shepherding
• Spiritual discernment
• High emotional intelligence
• Leadership development
• Administration & organization
• Conflict resolution
• Hospitality & presence
• Team collaboration
• Confidentiality & integrity

BRAVE CHURCH CORE VALUES (Must Embody & Reproduce)

• Bold in Faith – Courageous dependence on God
• Resolute in Identity – Secure in Christ
• Authentic in Relationships – Humble and real
• Virtuous in Character – Integrity, purity, holiness
• Engaged in Mission – Living sent

Additional ministry values:

• Love for God and people
• Excellent work ethic; stewarding time and resources
• Servant-hearted posture
• Commitment to BRAVE’s mission to assemble a Spirit-filled army

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE

This is a highly relational, interactive pastoral role, requiring presence in:

• Homes
• Cadres
• Coffee shops
• Hospital rooms
• Fellowship spaces
• Weekend services
• Ministry gatherings

Hours: Full-time; evenings and weekends required to accommodate pastoral care and discipleship rhythms.

This role thrives on availability, presence, and relational investment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SUMMARY

The ideal candidate is:

• A spiritually mature, elder-qualified male
• A disciple-maker passionate about spiritual formation
• A pastoral presence who is easy to talk to, wise, and relational
• A strong shepherd who brings biblical encouragement and counsel
• A builder of cadres and community
• A leader who develops leaders
• A humble, selfless servant
• A campus pastor–level leader without a preaching assignment
• Highly aligned with BRAVE’s mission and values
• A culture-carrier who models prayer, maturity, integrity, and faith

BRAVE Church has partnered with the Aaron Hur Group for this search. To be considered for this role, please submit your resume. APPLY HERE

ABOUT BRAVE CHURCH

BRAVE Church is a fast-growing, Spirit-empowered, conviction-driven ministry committed to raising up disciples who boldly follow Jesus and courageously advance His Kingdom. Established in 2010 with just a handful of people, BRAVE has grown into a multi-campus church impacting thousands weekly through in-person gatherings, an online campus, prayer movements, biblical teaching, and a rapidly expanding media ministry.

At the core of BRAVE Church is a singular mission: to assemble a Spirit-filled army to fight for the fulfillment of the Great Commission in our lifetime. Everything BRAVE does—from weekend worship and prayer gatherings to education, digital ministries, and leadership development—is intentionally designed to provoke biblical conviction that leads to courageous action. BRAVE exists to help people discover their God-given identity and take fearless next steps toward Christ.

OUR VALUES IN ACTION — We Are Charged by Christ to Make Disciples Who Are…

• BOLD in Faith: Trusting God to courageously take the next step of faith
• RESOLUTE in Identity: Trusting God to regularly own who we are in Christ
• AUTHENTIC in Relationships: Trusting God to continually be genuine in all relationships
• VIRTUOUS in Character: Trusting God to faithfully grow in obedience to Christ’s commands
• ENGAGED in Mission: Trusting God to actively advance His Kingdom through us

These values shape not only what BRAVE believes but how BRAVE moves—calling believers into maturity, mission, obedience, and Spirit-filled courage.

Under the leadership of Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub, BRAVE Church has become known for bold biblical teaching, Spirit-led prayer, resolute discipleship, and catalytic leadership development. Pastor Jeff’s national radio ministry—now airing in 44 states—extends BRAVE’s reach far beyond Colorado, challenging listeners daily with the uncompromising truth of God’s Word.

In 2023, BRAVE expanded its mission through the launch of BRAVE Academy (K–12)—a Classical Christian school envisioned to raise up the next generation of spiritual warriors, scholars, and leaders. With a strong foundation established, BRAVE is prayerfully pursuing additional campuses and academies across the United States.

Through gatherings, worship, prayer, media, education, and intentional disciple-making, BRAVE Church continues to equip believers to live with conviction, clarity, and courage—so that the Gospel might advance with power in this generation.

Learn more at brave.org.