DIscipleship Pastor

Crosswindslive; Leland (NC); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A community-focused church in North Carolina is seeking a Discipleship Pastor to lead their discipleship pathway, emphasizing life groups and spiritual formation. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to discipleship, demonstrate relational wisdom, and work collaboratively with staff. Responsibilities include developing systems for spiritual growth and overseeing volunteer training. If you feel called to this role, please submit your resume and a video sample of leading worship.

Formación

• Committed follower of Jesus aligning with the church's mission and values.
• Pastoral experience in discipleship and spiritual formation.
• Ability to lead with humility and clarity.
• A leader who is both people-oriented and systems-minded.
• Comfortable building structure where it does not yet exist and improving what already does.
• A servant leader who models a growing faith and a lifestyle of discipleship.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee discipleship strategy focused on life groups.
• Create clear discipleship pathways for various faith stages.
• Recruit and train volunteers for discipleship ministries.
• Providing ongoing care, coaching, and accountability for discipleship leaders.
• Developing systems and structures that support healthy, scalable discipleship as the church grows.
• Collaborating with the Executive Pastor, Lead Pastor, and ministry staff to ensure discipleship is integrated across the life of the church.
• Helping foster a culture of spiritual growth, relational health, and intentional disciple‑making.

Conocimientos

Discipleship strategy

Spiritual formation

Relational wisdom

Leadership

Team collaboration

Descripción del empleo

God is doing amazing things in our community and in our church! Crosswinds is prayerfully searching for the right person to join our team as Discipleship Pastor.

About Us

Crosswinds Church is a thriving church located in southeastern North Carolina, with campuses in Leland and Wilmington. Our Leland campus is in one of the fastest-growing towns in the state, and our Wilmington campus launched in early 2025. Each Sunday, more than 800 people gather across both campuses to worship, learn, and grow.

We are an authentic community of believers who live by faith, love our neighbors, pray continuously, unashamedly share the gospel, and give generously — all in pursuit of our mission: Preach the Word. Make Disciples. Care for Others.

Our Staff

The staff culture at Crosswinds is collaborative, relational, and rooted in trust. We genuinely enjoy working together and believe ministry is best done as a team. The Worship Pastor will serve as part of a healthy, unified staff that values clarity, prayerfulness, and shared leadership. You won’t be expected to carry everything alone — you’ll be supported, encouraged, and challenged as part of a team that loves Jesus, His Church, and each other.

About Our Community

We love where we live — and we think you will too.

Leland, NC is a fast-growing, family-friendly town just minutes from the historic port city of Wilmington and the beautiful beaches of southeastern North Carolina. Leland has seen tremendous growth over the last decade, offering new neighborhoods, restaurants, parks, and a strong sense of community. It’s a place where people still wave from the porch and neighbors become friends.

Just across the bridge, Wilmington offers a vibrant coastal culture with historic charm, a thriving arts scene, and easy access to Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach. Whether you love kayaking in the Intracoastal Waterway, grabbing coffee in a downtown café, or exploring local farmers markets, there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re raising a family, building community, or just enjoying a slower pace of life, southeastern North Carolina is a great place to call home.

Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Executive Pastor

Purpose

The Discipleship Pastor is responsible for leading and developing Crosswinds Church’s discipleship pathway, with a strong focus on life groups, spiritual formation, and clear next steps for spiritual growth. This role exists to help people move from attending to belonging, and from belonging to growing as disciples of Jesus.

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing Crosswinds’ discipleship strategy, with a primary focus on life groups, spiritual formation, and next steps.
• Creating and maintaining clear discipleship pathways and on-ramps for people at different stages of faith.
• Recruiting, training, and discipling life group leaders and volunteers who serve within discipleship ministries.
• Providing ongoing care, coaching, and accountability for discipleship leaders.
• Developing systems and structures that support healthy, scalable discipleship as the church grows.
• Collaborating with the Executive Pastor, Lead Pastor, and ministry staff to ensure discipleship is integrated across the life of the church.
• Helping foster a culture of spiritual growth, relational health, and intentional disciple‑making.

Who We’re Looking For

• A committed follower of Jesus who aligns with our mission, values, and theological convictions.
• A pastor with a clear calling to discipleship and spiritual formation.
• Someone who leads with humility, clarity, and relational wisdom.
• A leader who is both people-oriented and systems-minded.
• Comfortable building structure where it does not yet exist and improving what already does.
• A servant leader who models a growing faith and a lifestyle of discipleship both personally and publicly.

How to Apply

If you believe God may be calling you to this role, we’d love to hear from you.

• Download the full job description
• Send your resume, cover letter, and a video sample of you leading worship to: [e-mail] /about