Discipleship Pastor

West Asheville Baptist Church; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Asheville Baptist Church in Asheville, NC is seeking a full-time Discipleship Pastor to lead our discipleship and connection ministries, with primary responsibility for Sunday School/Groups, First Impressions and Guest Relations, guest and member follow-up, and pastoral care.

The ideal candidate is relational, spiritually mature, and experienced in church leadership with strong communication and organizational abilities; Biblical or theological education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pastoral leadership experience and strong communication skills.
• Ability to develop leaders and healthy ministry systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and relational maturity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen Sunday School/Groups, recruiting, training, and developing leaders.
• Develop new leaders and Groups to expand the discipleship ministry.
• Oversee First Impressions and create a welcoming experience for guests.
• Develop systems for guest follow-up and helping people engage further.
• Provide pastoral care, including hospital visits and care during crises.
• Develop volunteers and multiply ministry leaders.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Biblical/theological education preferred

Job description

DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR
West Asheville Baptist Church | Asheville, NC | Full-Time

West Asheville Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Discipleship Pastor to join our pastoral team and help us make followers of Jesus who make followers of Jesus.

Our Mission: We exist to see all people who are far from God brought near to God and changed by God.

The Discipleship Pastor will provide leadership to the church’s discipleship and connection ministries, with primary responsibility for Sunday School/Groups, First Impressions and Guest Relations, guest and member follow-up, and pastoral care.

Primary Responsibilities
Lead and strengthen Sunday School/Groups, including recruiting, training, and developing leaders.
Develop new leaders and Groups to expand the church’s discipleship ministry.
Oversee First Impressions and create an excellent, welcoming experience for guests.
Develop effective systems for guest follow-up and helping people take their next step toward connection and discipleship.
Provide pastoral care, including hospital visitation, member follow-up, and care during times of crisis or need.
Develop volunteers and leaders who can effectively lead and multiply ministry.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a relational and spiritually mature pastor who loves people, develops leaders, and can build healthy ministry systems. Candidates should have pastoral or church leadership experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and full agreement with the doctrine, mission, vision, and values of West Asheville Baptist Church. Biblical or theological education is preferred.

Position: Full-Time
Reports To: Lead Pastor
Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Interested candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter.