Discipleship & Outreach Pastor

LaGrange Baptist Church; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LaGrange Baptist Church in LaGrange, Kentucky, seeks a pastor who is called to shepherd, teach, and disciple the church toward the Gospel.

The pastor will lead LIFE Class discipleship, identify and train LIFE Class leaders, and collaborate with children, student, and adult ministries to align curriculum.

Responsibilities include preaching, pastoral care, weddings and funerals, and building a healthy ministry culture in partnership with the Senior Pastor and Worship & Admin Pastor.

Qualifications

• Biblical qualifications of a pastor per 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
• 3–5 years of ministry experience related to discipleship
• Clear gift and passion for preaching and teaching
• Ability to lead collaboratively and foster healthy relationships
• Commitment to personal discipleship
• Experience leading/overseeing teams and aligning ministries
• Affirmation of LaGrange Baptist Church’s Statement of Faith

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain LIFE Classes curriculum and coordination.
• Identify, train, and care for LIFE Class leaders.
• Coordinate with children, student, and adult ministries on curriculum.
• Sustain opportunities for adult discipleship (men's ministry, women's ministry, and other learning environments).
• Preach and teach in various ministry environments.
• Provide pastoral counsel and care for LBC and community members.
• Conduct visits, weddings, and funerals in coordination with pastoral team.

Skills

Preaching and teaching

Leadership

Discipleship

Collaborative leadership

Pastoral care

Team leadership

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent ministry training

Job description

LaGrange Baptist Church in LaGrange, Kentucky, seeks a pastor who is called to shepherd, teach, and disciple the church toward the Gospel.

The pastor will lead LIFE Class discipleship, identify and train LIFE Class leaders, and collaborate with children, student, and adult ministries to align curriculum.

Responsibilities include preaching, pastoral care, weddings and funerals, and building a healthy ministry culture in partnership with the Senior Pastor and Worship & Admin Pastor.