Discipleship Pastor

SBC Executive Committee; San Saba (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

San Saba First Baptist Church – San Saba, TX is seeking a Spirit-filled Discipleship Pastor to lead our multi-generational discipleship journey, equipping believers to grow in Christ and serve our church and community.

The role focuses on spiritual formation, education programs, volunteer training, and missional engagement, reporting to the Senior Pastor and partnering with ministries across the church. A clear call to ministry and Bible teaching is essential.

Qualifications

• Call to Christian ministry and commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Meets overseer qualifications per 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Experience in church education or related ministry roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead holistic discipleship pathway from new members to maturity.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers for Sunday School and ministries.
• Coordinate church education ministries and manage budget and records.
• Collaborate with Senior Pastor and ministry leaders on goals.
• Provide pastoral care and participate in worship and church life.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Bible knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Christian Education/Theology

Job description

Discipleship Pastor

San Saba First Baptist Church – San Saba, Texas

San Saba First Baptist Church is seeking a Spirit-filled, called man of God to serve as our Discipleship Pastor. This is a pivotal leadership role in a church that is experiencing a genuine move of the Holy Spirit and a season of remarkable growth.

About Our Church and Community

Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, San Saba is a charming, tight-knit town of approximately 3,000 residents known as the Pecan Capital of the World. The community offers a safe, family-friendly environment with beautiful parks and walking trails, scenic river frontage, and a renowned golf course. Just 1.5 hours northwest of Austin, San Saba provides the perfect balance of small-town warmth and convenient access to larger-city amenities—making it an ideal place to raise a family.

Our church averages 325 in Sunday morning attendance and is currently in an exciting season of growth. We are seeing historic numbers of salvations and baptisms as many young families are joining our fellowship. We maintain a thriving children’s ministry (approximately 50 children on Sunday mornings and 100 on Wednesday evenings) and a growing youth program. Above all, we are a Bible-believing, Bible-teaching church passionately committed to the Great Commission.

The Opportunity

As Discipleship Pastor, you will play a key role in helping new believers grow in their faith and equipping our congregation to become mature followers of Jesus Christ. This is a wonderful opportunity for a man who is passionate about spiritual formation, relational discipleship, and investing in a multigenerational church.

The job description is below.

We are praying for the man God has chosen to join our family at San Saba First Baptist Church. Come help us disciple believers in this special corner of the Texas Hill Country.

Position Summary

The Discipleship Pastor under the supervision of the Senior Pastor will design and oversee a comprehensive discipleship that fosters spiritual formation and community outreach. This role ensures that every member, new disciple, and visitor has a clear, prayerful, and intentional path to grow in their walk with Christ and become fully engaged in the life of the Church.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and lead educational programs:

• Work with the Senior Pastor to develop and implement a holistic discipleship pathway that leads people from new membership to spiritual maturity and service.
• Foster an environment of transformation by creating environments for prayer, study, fellowship, and accountability.
• Support and help disciples understand the benefits of being part of a small group ministry that promotes relational care and growth.
• Plan, organize and supervise Christian education programs including Sunday School, Bible studies, discipleship training, and other training projects for adults as well as assisting in outreach and learning initiatives for children and youth.
• Evaluate, select, and implement age-appropriate curricula that support spiritual formation and biblical literacy. Train and resource teachers and volunteers to effectively deliver educational content.
• Design and oversee discipleship curriculum, ensuring theological depth and accessibility for adults.
• Create sustainable models and opportunities that integrate new disciples and members into the life of the Church.
• Take leadership in establishing a missional discipleship culture throughout the Church.
• Explore and implement opportunities for Church ministries and members to participate in missional opportunities in our community and around the world.

Volunteer Recruitment and Training

• Provide theological training for leaders and teachers to equip them for faithful and effective discipleship.
• Build structure to recruit, train, and sustain leaders for discipleship and community life activities.
• Help recruit and support volunteers for ministry service in the church such as Sunday School, greeters, Safety Team, etc.

Family and Community Engagement

• Foster relationships with families and encourage their involvement in educational activities.
• Partner with community organizations, schools, and other churches for collaborative learning opportunities.
• Develop and administer an outreach visitation program encouraging evangelism to and through the Church for the sake of the lost in our community.
• Serve on ministry teams in the Church, including the Mission Team, to support a cohesive missional vision within the Church.
• Work with the Senior Pastor to select and plan equipping events and programs (e.g., marriage and parenting seminars, mission and evangelism training, special speakers, etc.).

Administrative Duties

• Coordinate and unify Church education ministries to avoid conflict, duplications and overlapping.
• Manage budgets, maintain records, schedule classes, and ensure compliance with church policies and safety standards.
• Work with staff to evaluate, measure, and report on the effectiveness of discipleship programs and initiatives. Make recommendations for improvement and innovation.
• Coordinate with the Senior Pastor in establishing annual goals and ministry benchmarks in alignment with the vision of Church leadership.
• Assist in space allocation and equipment utilization within the church.
• Develop, oversee, and evaluate internship programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Support Worship and Church Life

• Participate in worship services, church events, and staff meetings.
• Collaborate with pastoral and ministerial staff as well as ministry leaders on shared initiatives.
• Oversee Benevolence ministries.
• Assist the Senior Pastor in providing pastoral care as well as spiritual support to the Church. This may entail preaching, hospital visits, funerals, weddings, and similar duties.
• Be available outside of regular office/business hours for discipleship events or ministerial care.

Personal Responsibilities and Attributes

• Maintaining a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer and meditation.
• A servant-leader with a ministerial heart and a strategic mind.
• Culturally competent and able to minister to a diverse, multigenerational congregation.
• Passionate about helping people encounter God, grow in faith, and live out their calling.

Qualifications

• A clear call to Christian ministry and deep commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Meets the qualifications of overseer as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Christian Education, Theology, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in church education or related ministry roles.
• Strong biblical knowledge.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers, and congregation members.
• Demonstrates leadership and teaching abilities.
• Background check required.

Reporting Structure

The Discipleship Pastor reports to the Senior Pastor and works closely with other ministry leaders, staff, and church committees.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and education.