Chief Discipleship & Family Ministries Leader

The JOY FM; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Atlanta (FBA) seeks a Director of Disciple Life to provide pastoral leadership and oversight for discipleship and Christian education ministries. This role leads Family Ministries and Adult Life pastors, directors, and staff, equipping teachers and volunteers and providing direct teaching within FBA’s discipleship strategy.

Under the Executive Director, Ministries, the Director ensures all Disciple Life ministries are biblically grounded, Christ-centered, and aligned with FBA’s

Qualifications

• Must have a growing and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Must demonstrate pastoral leadership marked by integrity, humility, and spiritual maturity.
• Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to lead pastors, directors, staff, and volunteers.
• Must be an effective communicator with the ability to teach Scripture clearly and lead ministry teams.
• Master’s degree from an accredited seminary preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of ministry leadership experience in discipleship, Christian education, or spiritual formation.
• Must affirm, uphold, and teach in accordance with the beliefs, values, and mission of FBA.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral leadership and oversight for the discipleship and Christian education ministries of First Baptist Atlanta (FBA).
• Lead Family Ministries and Adult Life pastors, directors, and key staff; equip and develop teachers and volunteers.
• Provide direct teaching within FBA’s discipleship strategy and ensure alignment with the beliefs, values, and mission of FBA.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Integrity, humility, spiritual-mature

Communication

Teaching Scripture

Team leadership

Strategic discipleship planning

Staff development

Biblical grounding

Education

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

First Baptist Atlanta (FBA) seeks a Director of Disciple Life to provide pastoral leadership and oversight for discipleship and Christian education ministries. This role leads Family Ministries and Adult Life pastors, directors, and staff, equipping teachers and volunteers and providing direct teaching within FBA’s discipleship strategy.

Under the Executive Director, Ministries, the Director ensures all Disciple Life ministries are biblically grounded, Christ-centered, and aligned with FBA’s