Part-Time Discipleship Director - Farmington, NM

Sagebrush; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Sagebrush Church seeks a Discipleship Director to work with the Campus Pastor, connecting with people, developing leaders, and guiding others toward their next step with Christ.

You will cultivate community, lead Small Group leaders, and help members grow in faith through mentoring, outreach, and ministry collaboration. This role offers mentoring from seasoned pastors and opportunities to impact lives across multiple campus locations.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of pastoral or related work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; all degrees will be considered.
• Strong ability to connect quickly with people and lead others.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of your campus community.
• Initiate and maintain contact with church members in person and over the phone.
• Give pastoral counsel to those in need. Triage conversations based on assessed needs.
• Leverage networking opportunities during your time spent with the congregation to learn about our church members and connect with them. Connect with first‑time guests to encourage their return.
• Build a network with and through current Small Groups leaders.
• Lead people to the next step in their walk with Christ. Next steps could be a decision to follow Christ, signing up for baptism, joining a Small Group, taking Core Classes, serving on a ministry team, etc.
• Teach and guide Small Group leaders, Decision Counselors, and leaders of other ministry teams to become comfortable sharing the gospel and answering questions to help others grow in their faith.
• Assist the campus pastor with ministering to adults through events, outreaches, and building relationships.
• Share your ideas for local outreach and social activities to reach the community and build connections.

Skills

People connection

Organizational skills

Pastoral experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

If you are looking to make a difference for the Kingdom and have a desire to see the transformation of individual lives, don’t miss your opportunity to join our team as a Discipleship Director! As a Discipleship Director, you will work closely with the Campus Pastor to connect with people, develop leaders in the church, and lead people toward their next step with Christ. Our goal is for people to fully integrate into the body of the church and build community together.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Gripped by the vision to fulfill the Great Commission, be a trailblazer focused on inspiring others to take the next step in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• At least 3 years of pastoral or related work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; preferably in a related field. All degrees will be considered.
• Have a natural ability to connect quickly with people.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a strong understanding of your campus community.
• Initiate and maintain contact with church members in person and over the phone.
• Give pastoral counsel to those in need. Triage conversations based on assessed needs.
• Leverage networking opportunities during your time spent with the congregation to learn about our church members and connect with them. Connect with first‑time guests to encourage their return.
• Build a network with and through current Small Groups leaders.
• Lead people to the next step in their walk with Christ. Next steps could be a decision to follow Christ, signing up for baptism, joining a Small Group, taking Core Classes, serving on a ministry team, etc.
• Teach and guide Small Group leaders, Decision Counselors, and leaders of other ministry teams to become comfortable sharing the gospel and answering questions to help others grow in their faith.
• Assist the campus pastor with ministering to adults through events, outreaches, and building relationships.
• Share your ideas for local outreach and social activities to reach the community and build connections.

At Sagebrush, you don't need to do this aloneif you’ve recently graduated or haven't been in full‑time ministry. Through our mentors, we will equip you for a lifetime of ministry; Mark 1:17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

ABOUT US

Sagebrush is a multisite church with multiple community locations based in Albuquerque, NM, with a thriving online community. Sagebrush remains culturally relevant and Biblically pure. We offer a casual environment where people can experience contemporary worship and engage with one another through the teaching of the Bible.

Knowing Christ and making Him known is at the heart of our mission at Sagebrush Church. We're a team of fully devoted followers of Christ who are driven by reaching one more for Jesus. Our beliefs and core values are the driving factors for what we do as a team.

GOOD TO KNOW

During the selection process, Sagebrush Church's practice is to provide preference to those who attend a weekly service and align with the Staff Covenant, Church Values, and Beliefs. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision health plans, employer-sponsored life insurance, and retirement plans. But really, we're just an amazing place to work!

COME WORK WITH US!

At Sagebrush, we truly care about our staff's wellbeing. We understand that staying well allows us to care for others and advance the mission. Our goal is for each team member to be supported in caring for their physical, mental, spiritual, and financial wellbeing.

Beyond that, we are committed to personal, professional, and spiritual growth. We have excellent training, a tuition assistance program, and a library of resources to promote your development and further the mission: to know Christ and to make Christ known.

Our beliefs and core values are the driving factors for what we do as a church. If you think this role might be for you, check us out online, read our church beliefs, watch a service, and then submit your resume.

Check us out online, read our church beliefs, watch a service, and then submit your resume.

Sagebrush Church's employment policy is to provide equal employment opportunityfor all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, veteran status, or national origin. Discrimination based upon any of thesefactors is inconsistent with our church values and not tolerated. The church does, however, reserve the right to employ persons who have a Christian background and a philosophy ofministry and who, in the opinion of the church, have a work history and lifestyle which isconsistent with the Scriptural principles the church embraces.