POSITION: Associate Pastor of Discipleship

REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor

Overview: This position will oversee the discipleship, leadership development and mobilization of adults and students toward leading in all areas of the church.

About Us: Redeemer’s Church is a casual, multi-ethnic, multi-generational church of 550 weekly attendees with a passion to serve and reach low-income & culturally diverse communities. Redeemer’s church is in Reedley, CA, only 25 minutes from Fresno.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Committed to the Bible as the authoritative guide for faith and life

Committed to a vital and growing relationship with Jesus Christ

Must be able to lead others in Biblical and spiritual growth & leadership.

Systematic approach to planning and managing people and development plans.

A good communicator who attracts and inspires others

Bilingual in Spanish highly desired

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINISTRY SCOPE:

Develop and lead other volunteer leaders to ensure adults are growing together toward Christlikeness, biblical dependency, and gospel-centrality and service through Groups (Microgroups, Life Groups, Courses, Men, Women, etc.). Create a multiplying, disciple-making expectation within the church body.

Solicit and develop leaders for youth ministries & mentorship.

Assist Children’s director in the development of training leaders for children’s ministry.

Solicit and develop small group leaders to multiply groups.

Work with the Lead Pastor in leading discipleship classes, internships and residency programs.

Meet with key staff to ensure discipleship pathways are successful in each department.

Support the development of the Spanish Leadership Team.

Create a ministry incubator; helping people find their calling and establish ministries and outreaches in the church and community as needed.

Be able to preach and teach in varying capacities when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of ministry related work experience.

  • Demonstrated ability to work with adults and develop volunteers.

  • High degree of integrity in personal and professional life.

  • Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and relationship.

  • Demonstrated ministry leadership experience, experience in a church or para-church organization preferred.

  • High degree of bible literacy, seminary degree is a plus.

  • Experience and knowledge in leading teams; multi-campus ministry experience is a plus.

  • Exposure to and experience working within diverse cultures is a plus.

  • Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment.

    Job Type: Full-Time

     

     

To apply, email Pastor Nick your resume and a sample video of your preaching

Nick Jones
Lead Pastor nick@redeemerschurch.com