The Senior Associate Minister of Discipleship and Connections’ primary objective is to critically focus on the internal growth, development, and systems that lead to discipleship multiplication. This person must be a high-capacity leader, as they will lead the entire Christian Education experience, developing discipleship pathways for new and mature believers. This position will lead and oversee all key discipleship initiatives of our church, guest services, and other activities that ensure all people have a great first impression at First Calvary. This person should see themselves as a lead culture ambassador, empowering guests, and members to take their next step in faith. This person must have a passion for scripture, people, and leadership development.
Primary Responsibilities Discipleship – Making Disciples who love Jesus. • Serve as lead visionary for ministries within Christian Education (Associate Ministers, Sunday School, Adult Bible Study, New Member Connect, Growth Track, Vacation Bible School, and new church-wide discipleship/evangelism initiatives. • Champion the discipleship and assimilation of New Members into the life and ministry of First Calvary. • Create and facilitate “Culture Class”, a quarterly volunteer leadership training to equip volunteers for the work of ministry. • Oversee Baptism, Right Hand of Fellowship, and support collaborative planning for church-wide programming. Connections – Cultivating Community • Assist the Pastor in casting vision and implementing scalable systems to support discipleship pathways and outreach for new and mature believers. • Design and own the process and systems that take people from visitor to disciple to leader. • Create fresh and dynamic experiences for first-time guests and act as host in New Member Connection Events in partnership with staff, volunteers, and leaders. • Build learning communities with curriculum and provide ongoing support all believers. Leadership – Serving by example. • Lead in the growth and development of staff and volunteers through trainings. • Supervise direct reports under the umbrella of discipleship (youth, young adults, seniors, hospitality) • Assist the Pastor in preaching, teaching, leading worship, and coaching as assigned. • Create new systems of engagement with church management software. • Solid stewardship with responsible budget planning and accountability. • Actively support and engage the mission and vision of First Calvary Baptist Church. • Serve as a lead strategist for implementation of church’s strategic plan.
Qualifications – • 3-5 years of experience in strategic planning, leading visions, discipleship development, and/or outreach campaigns. • Teaching as primary gift. Ability to handle the Biblical text with integrity and creativity. • Ideal candidates possess both a theological degree and practical/relevant ministry-related experiences and education. • Strong oral and written communication skills; flexible leadership. • Understand ministry operations & strategic planning. • A passionate servant.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to PASTORLAVARIN@FIRSTCALVARY.ORG. Phone inquiries are not accepted. Deadline 11/30 at 5PM.