Pastor of Discipleship

Acts 29; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sojourn Montrose seeks a Discipleship Pastor to lead spiritual formation, develop robust discipleship curriculum, and oversee general ministry under an elder-led model. You will walk closely with our congregation through pastoral care, preach 20-30% of Sundays, and coordinate Family Equipping, Men’s and Women’s ministries, and other faith-formation activities.

Relocation to the Montrose neighborhood of Houston within six months is expected as you join a faithfully mission-driven community that

Qualifications

• Completion of a seminary degree is preferred.
• Strong leadership experience in a local church.
• Commitment to Acts 29 Distinctives and The Gospel Coalition Confessional Statement.
• Willingness to relocate to Montrose, Houston within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Formation: Develop a discipleship curriculum to deepen our people, including seminars, Bible studies, and content for Faith & Culture nights.
• Pastoral Care: Provide clear, hands-on pastoral care to walk closely with our congregation.
• Preaching & Teaching: Carry a 20-30% preaching load during Sunday gatherings.
• Ministry Oversight: Conduct general oversight and regular check-ins for various ministry areas.
• Liturgy & Worship: Support the execution of our Sunday liturgy.

Skills

Theology alignment

Church polity

Church leadership

Work ethic

Relocation

Intellectual curiosity

Flexibility

Pastoral care

Education

Seminary degree

Job description

The Discipleship Pastor will play a critical, hands-on role in the spiritual formation of Sojourn Montrose. This position requires a strong aèfènity for pastoral care and a readiness to get in the trenches with our people. He will be heavily responsible for deepening our congregation’s faith through developing robust discipleship curriculum, providing general ministry oversight, and sharing the pulpit. He must be eager to execute our vision of equipping members for mission and cultivating an environment of authentic community under a strong elder-led leadership model.

Hours: 40-60 hours per week

Core Responsibilities

• -Curriculum & Formation: Develop a discipleship curriculum to deepen our people, including seminars, Bible studies, and content for Faith & Culture nights.
• -Pastoral Care: Provide clear, hands-on pastoral care to walk closely with our congregation.
• Preaching & Teaching: Carry a 20-30% preaching load during Sunday gatherings.
• -Ministry Oversight: Conduct general oversight and regular check-ins for various ministry areas. Depending on gifting, this could include Family Equipping, Men’s and Women’s ministries, Prayer Gatherings, Membership classes, and Premarital or Preparenting equipping.
• -Liturgy & Worship: Support the execution of our Sunday liturgy.

Requirements

• -Theological Alignment: 100% aèffráming of the Acts 29 Distinctives and The Gospel Coalition Confessional Statement.
• -Polity & Culture: Full agreement with our strong lay-elder polity structure and an open-handed posture toward our dual-practice baptism position.
• -Education: A seminary degree preferred.
• -Experience: Demonstrated history of leadership in and commitment to a local church.
• -Character & Drive: An independent self-starter with a strong work ethic, backed by strong references.
• -Relocation: Willingness to relocate to the Montrose neighborhood of Houston within 6 months of starting the role.
• -Intellectual Curiosity: Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and interest.
• -Flexibility: As the second full-time staïff member, flexibility and adaptability are required to eïfectively serve the mission and the congregation.

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