Director of Adult Discipleship

Crosswalk.com, Ltd.; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridge Church in Portage, MI seeks a Director of Adult Discipleship to lead Life Groups across campuses, shape clear discipleship pathways, and oversee systems that help people take meaningful next steps in their relationship with Jesus.

You will recruit and coach Life Group leaders, develop curricula, coordinate baptism and assimilation processes, and collaborate with the Pastoral Team to further church-wide ministry and care. A passion for discipleship and strong organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Growing and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Strong alignment with the mission and values of The Bridge Church.
• Proven leadership ability with experience in developing and empowering volunteers.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relational abilities.
• Passion for discipleship, leadership development, and Christian community.
• Ministry leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and administrative oversight for the Life Group ministry across all campuses.
• Recruit, equip, coach, and support Life Group leaders and volunteer teams.
• Develop and manage discipleship systems, processes, communication, and reporting.
• Create discussion guides, curriculum, and discipleship resources aligned with church teaching.
• Oversee baptism, membership, and next steps processes, ensuring effective assimilation and follow-up.
• Provide leadership for adult ministry groups, including Married People, Mom's Group, and ROAR.
• Plan and coordinate ministry events, launches, trainings, and leadership development opportunities.
• Serve as a member of the Pastoral Team, contributing to church-wide ministry, leadership, and pastoral care.

Skills

Volunteer leadership

Administration

Communication

Discipleship

Leadership

Ministry leadership

Values alignment

Job description

# Director of Adult Discipleship## The Bridge ChurchPortage, MIChurch/Company Size1001 to 1500Job TypeFull TimePay TypeSalaryEmployee WorkplaceOn-site### Job Description:The Bridge Church is seeking a passionate, strategic, and highly organized leader to serve as our **Director of Adult Discipleship**. This role provides leadership for adult discipleship across all campuses, with a primary focus on developing healthy, growing Life Groups, creating clear discipleship pathways, and overseeing the systems and processes that help people take meaningful next steps in their relationship with Jesus.**Key Responsibilities*** Provide vision, leadership, and administrative oversight for the Life Group ministry across all campuses.* Recruit, equip, coach, and support Life Group leaders and volunteer teams.* Develop and manage discipleship systems, processes, communication, and reporting.* Create discussion guides, curriculum, and discipleship resources aligned with church teaching.* Oversee baptism, membership, and next steps processes, ensuring effective assimilation and follow-up.* Provide leadership for adult ministry groups, including Married People, Mom's Group, and ROAR.* Plan and coordinate ministry events, launches, trainings, and leadership development opportunities.* Serve as a member of the Pastoral Team, contributing to church-wide ministry, leadership, and pastoral care.**Qualifications*** Growing and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.* Strong alignment with the mission and values of The Bridge Church.* Proven leadership ability with experience in developing and empowering volunteers.* Strong administrative, organizational, and project management skills.* Excellent communication and relational abilities.* Passion for discipleship, leadership development, and Christian community.* Ministry leadership experience preferred.**What Success Looks Like*** Healthy, thriving, and multiplying Life Groups across all campuses.* Well-equipped and engaged volunteer leaders.* Strong discipleship systems that effectively move people toward spiritual growth.* Effective assimilation of new believers and church members.* Organized, efficient ministry processes and communication.* Stories of life transformation and disciple-making throughout the church.