Discipleship Architect & Leader Development

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SOUTH HILL; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with church gifts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

First Baptist Church South Hill is seeking a visionary Director of Discipleship to lead the formation of every age group—from children to seniors—with a clear, measurable pathway that moves guests toward mature disciples living on mission.

This on-site, full-time role requires a Master of Divinity, strong biblical teaching, and the ability to design systems and pathways that foster spiritual growth across generations within the church community.

Qualifications

• Growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and clear calling to disciple others.
• Experience in discipleship, small group leadership, or Christian formation within a church context.
• Strong biblical teaching ability and theological understanding.
• Proven ability to design systems, processes, and pathways that facilitate spiritual growth.
• Effective communication, organizational, and relational skills.
• Master of Divinity degree required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee a clear church-wide discipleship pathway for all generations.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and evaluation for Children's and Youth Ministries staff.
• Lead regular alignment meetings to ensure vision, curriculum, and formation are unified.
• Develop systems for small groups placements, care, multiplication, and spiritual health.
• Oversee discipleship classes and environments with foundational courses and sound theology.
• Equip and coach teachers and facilitators to lead effectively.

Skills

Biblical teaching

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

First Baptist Church South Hill is seeking a visionary Director of Discipleship to lead the formation of every age group—from children to seniors—with a clear, measurable pathway that moves guests toward mature disciples living on mission.

This on-site, full-time role requires a Master of Divinity, strong biblical teaching, and the ability to design systems and pathways that foster spiritual growth across generations within the church community.