Discipleship & Family Shepherd Pastor

Evangelical Free Church of America; Columbia (SC); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Riverside Community Church in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking an Associate Pastor of Community Life to shepherd the spiritual health of disciples from birth through adulthood. The role leads children’s, youth and adult/small groups staff, and preaches on a regular rotation.

The elder-track position emphasizes personal development of leaders, pastoral care, and partnership with elders on membership care and safeguarding. This is a hands-on, shepherding ministry.

Qualifications

• Meets biblical qualifications for elder (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1)
• At least 10 years of ministry experience, including 5+ in pastoral leadership or oversight
• M.Div. or equivalent seminary training preferred

Responsabilités

• Own the vision and pathway for lifelong discipleship across every life stage, in partnership with the lead pastor and elders
• Hire, train, shepherd and evaluate the staff leaders of children’s, middle school, high school and adult/small groups ministries
• Champion lay leadership as the primary vehicle for discipleship, and model how to identify, train and release lay leaders
• Preach from the pulpit on a regular rotation and teach often in youth settings
• Provide direct pastoral care to families in crisis, conflict, grief or major transitions
• Partner with the elders on membership care, church discipline and safeguarding as they relate to families and children

Connaissances

Pastoral leadership

Staff development

Preaching

Shepherding

Formation

M.Div. or equivalent

Description du poste

Riverside Community Church in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking an Associate Pastor of Community Life to shepherd the spiritual health of disciples from birth through adulthood. The role leads children’s, youth and adult/small groups staff, and preaches on a regular rotation.

The elder-track position emphasizes personal development of leaders, pastoral care, and partnership with elders on membership care and safeguarding. This is a hands-on, shepherding ministry.