ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP

Twin Rivers Church)

Springfield (OR)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Twin Rivers Church in Springfield, OR seeks an Associate Pastor of Discipleship to lead the church's discipleship pathway across First Impressions, Assimilation, Groups, Outreach, and Re:Generation. The role supports the Senior Pastor and emphasizes equipping leaders, teaching, and pastoral care to help attendees take their next steps with God.

The ideal candidate will have a seminary degree and at least five years of pastoral experience, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to cast

Qualifications

Committed follower of Jesus with heart to love and serve His church.
Alignment with Twin Rivers Church vision and values to make disciples.
Spiritual maturity in line with 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
Gifted leader of leaders who mentors, mobilizes and leads.
Values collaboration and can empower others around ideas, ministries, resources.
Organizational savvy and administrative experience including Planning Center.
Team-player, lifelong learner, self-motivated and adaptable.
Preferred: Seminary Degree and 5 years of pastoral experience.

Responsibilities

Work with staff to fulfill the vision and values of the church.
Cast vision and implement strategy for the church’s overall discipleship efforts.
Foster and promote synergy for discipleship efforts across various ministries.
Teach occasionally in main worship service and as needed in other venues.
Oversee all aspects of the following ministries: (1) First Impressions & Assimilation, (2) Groups, (3) Outreach, and (4) Re:Generation.
Recruit, train, and retain high quality volunteers (especially group leaders).
Steward various budgets in partnership with other ministry leaders.
Provide support and accountability to the volunteers who lead men and women’s ministries.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Teaching

Administration

Equipping leaders

Pastoral care

Counseling

Volunteer management

Collaboration

Education

Seminary Degree

Tools

Planning Center

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate Pastor of Discipleship is responsible for leading the overall discipleship process with a focus on the following ministries (1) First Impressions & Assimilation, (2) Groups, (3) Outreach, and (4) Re:Generation.

The primary duty of the Associate Pastor of Discipleship is to assist the Senior Pastor in this task with a focus on helping those who attend take their next step with God. This person will also share general pastoral and administrative duties that arise and will need developed skills in teaching, administration, equipping, leading, and pastoral care and counseling.

CHARACTER & COMPETENCE

A committed follower of Jesus who displays a heart to love and serve His church
Alignment with the vision and values of Twin Rivers Church with a passion to make disciples (Matt. 28:19-20)
One who exhibits a life of spiritual maturity consistent with 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Gifted leader of leaders that instills confidence in others and thrives when mentoring, mobilizing, and leading
Understands the value of collaboration and can unify and empower others around ideas, ministries, and resources
Organizational savvy and administrative experience including working with Planning Center
Team-player, collaborator, lifelong learner, self-motivated, adaptable, skilled communicator, and team-builder
Preferred: Seminary Degree and 5 years of pastoral experience

MINISTRY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Work in alignment with the staff team to fulfill the vision and values of the church
Cast vision and implement strategy for the church’s overall discipleship efforts
Foster and promote synergy for discipleship efforts across various ministries
Teach occasionally in main worship service and as needed in other venues
Oversee all aspects of the following ministries: (1) First Impressions & Assimilation, (2) Groups, (3) Outreach, and (4) Re:Generation
Recruit, train, and retain high quality volunteers (especially group leaders)
Steward various budgets in partnership with other ministry leaders
Provide support and accountability to the volunteers who lead men and women’s ministries

DETAILED MINISTRY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FIRST IMPRESSIONS MINISTRY

Provide support for volunteer leaders when it comes to recruiting, training, and scheduling volunteers
Schedule quarterly check-ins with volunteer leaders to provide support and accountability for those overseeing (1) greeters/ushers, (2) the connection corner, (3) hospitality, and (4) security
Encourage volunteer leaders to raise up an apprentice who is being trained to eventually serve in their role
Provide ongoing training and support for leaders and assure their ability to use Planning Center
Lead team huddle prior to each service

ASSIMILATION MINISTRY

Oversee, schedule, and lead Next Step Classes
Equip a team and strategy for following up with first-time guests
Meet with potential members of the church and oversee membership process

GROUPS MINISTRY

Grow the number of groups in our church with the goal of having 80% of our church attendance in a group
Provide a regular report to Lead Pastor by tracking attendance and prayer requests
Provide support and development to TRC group leaders and enlist and develop future leaders

Leader Support and Development (60%)

Meet one-on-one with leaders 2-3 times a year for prayer, encouragement, and accountability
Equip and develop each leader in their role as a group leader
Guide leaders as they identify and begin to develop apprentice leaders
Work with leaders to monitor the health, effectiveness, and duration of groups
Be available to minister and serve each leader
Provide leaders with opportunities for personal development

Leader Enlistment (20%)

Assure all groups have apprentice leaders
Connect with leader apprentices and provide next steps for development
Organize and oversee “TRC Group kick-off” in September and January setting dates at the beginning of the year
Hold regular “Group Leader Interest Meetings” before Fall and Spring TRC Group Kick-Off
Interview all new leaders in preparation for Fall and Spring Kick-Off in September and January and Short-Term Group offerings (e.g. Forge Groups)

Group Administration (20%)

Ensure timely follow up after each leader meeting (track attendance and prayer requests providing regular report to Senior Pastor)
Schedule at least a meeting a semester (Jan.-June & July-Dec.) with all group leaders to encourage, share ideas, and discuss challenges
Verify that all group information is current and accurate
Track progress of each group and work towards a successful multiplication of groups as new leaders are equipped within the group to begin new groups each semester

OUTREACH MINISTRY

Lead a team of volunteers dedicated to overseeing ministry that will reach Springfield and Lane County for Christ. The three initiatives we currently serve include (1) Dos Rios Elementary School, (2) Glenwood homeless outreach, and (3) door-to-door.

Schedule Regular Outreach Meetings (at least monthly)
Oversee Outreach Volunteer Team (Admin Volunteer and Team Leads among others)
Maintain Outreach Budget
Create job descriptions for every role with a list of responsibilities
Work with senior pastor to cast vision for team and congregation
Recruit members of the congregation to join in our ministry objectives encouraging those who attend our church regularly to become members
Provide ongoing training and support for leaders overseeing (1) Glenwood, (2) door to door outreach, and (3) Dos Rios

RE:GENERATION MINISTRY

Re:generation is a ministry that serves those who are stuck, struggling, or searching for help in life. It is a recovery program focused on discipleship that walks participants through the 12 steps of biblical healing in the context of authentic community. There is no quick fix for life’s brokenness. Instead, through consistent, committed discipleship based on God’s Word, countless people have uncovered and found freedom from struggles like substance abuse, codependency, pornography, eating disorders, pride, depression, fear, control, emotional/physical abuse, same-sex attraction, people-pleasing, anger, obsessive thoughts, and more.