Discipleship Pastor: Lead Groups, Care & Guest Experience

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

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.