Discipleship 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

THE COMMUNITY

LaGrange Baptist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God
and the good of all peoples. Founded in 1802, LaGrange Baptist Church has been a part of
LaGrange, Kentucky and Oldham County for over 200 years. Throughout the generations, our aim has
always been to serve our community and the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

We are led by a plurality of pastors and elders who are congregationally–affirmed. As
cooperating partners of the North Central Baptist Network, the Kentucky Baptist
Convention, and the Southern Baptist Convention, our church polity is guided by the inspired
Word of God, our church bylaws and covenant, and the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

THE POSITION

Qualifications:

• Biblical qualifications of a pastor listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent ministry experience or training
• 3-5 years of ministry experience related to the areas of discipleship
• Clear gift and passion for preaching and teaching
• Ability to lead collaboratively and foster healthy relationships
• Commitment to personal discipleship
• Demonstrated ability to lead/oversee teams, align ministries, and build healthy ministry culture
• Affirmation of LaGrange Baptist Church’s Statement of Faith

Purpose of Position:

To serve LaGrange Baptist through leadership in the areas of discipleship and outreach.

Reports to:

• Senior Pastor: Concerning theological and philosophical issues within ministry leadership
• Pastor of Worship & Admin: Concerning ministry schedule, organization, and budget issues

Ongoing Responsibilities:

Discipleship

• Develop and maintain an overarching strategy (curriculum, communication, etc.) for LIFE Classes in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
• Identify, train, and care for LIFE Class leaders.
• Work with children, student, and adult ministries to ensure a cohesive curriculum plan.
• Sustain and create opportunities for adult discipleship (men’s ministry, women’s ministry, and other learning environments) within our church.

Pastoral

• Preach and teach in various ministry environments as needed.
• Provide pastoral counsel and care for LBC and community members.
• Conduct visits, weddings, and funerals in coordination with pastoral team.
• Accomplish other duties as assigned.