NorthField Church

Community and Discipleship Pastor

Full-Time

The Community and Discipleship Pastor is responsible for creating, developing, and overseeing a robust small group ministry, discipleship pathway, and coaching/shepherding structure to support spiritual growth and community engagement within the church. This role will focus on equipping leaders, engaging small group participants, and fostering a culture of discipleship and community. Key Responsibilities: Small Group Ministry Development: - Design, implement, and oversee a small group strategy. - Recruit, train, and empower small group leaders to effectively lead and shepherd their groups. - Ensure alignment of small group content with the church’s mission, vision, and values. Coaching and Shepherding Structure - Develop and implement a scalable coaching model to provide ongoing support, encouragement, and accountability for small group leaders. - Train and oversee volunteer coaches to mentor and support small group leaders effectively. - Foster a culture of care and relational discipleship among leaders and participants. Discipleship Pathway Development: - Create and manage a clear, engaging discipleship pathway (Saddlebacks, “Activate”, 101-401 or similar structure) for individuals to grow spiritually and deepen their faith. - Provide resources, training, and systems for leaders to guide individuals along the pathway. - Integrate small groups and discipleship initiatives with churchwide spiritual growth goals and multi week campaign type events (For Example: 40 Days of Purpose, Rooted, etc.). Leadership Development and Training: - Host regular leader training events, workshops, and leadership retreats to equip small group leaders and coaches. - Identify and develop emerging leaders to expand the small group and discipleship ministries. Collaboration and Communication: - Work closely with pastoral staff and ministry leaders to ensure small groups and discipleship efforts align with the overall mission of the church. - Communicate regularly with the congregation about opportunities to join small groups and participate in discipleship initiatives. Evaluation and Reporting: - Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of small groups, coaching structures, and the discipleship pathway. - Track and report participation, leader engagement, and spiritual growth metrics to church leadership. Other Responsibilities: - Preaching and teaching as needed - General pastoral care to include: hospital/home visits, weddings, funerals, biblical counseling - Any other duties deemed necessary by the Lead or Executive Pastor Qualifications - A vibrant and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ. - A degree in theology, ministry, or a related field (preferred). - 3-5 years of experience in small group ministry, discipleship, or a similar pastoral role. - Familiarity with Saddleback’s Activate model or similar curriculum (101-401) and a willingness to implement it effectively. - Strong leadership, organizational, and relational skills. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop leaders. - A heart for shepherding and a passion for helping people grow in their faith and connection to the church community. Core Competencies and Attributes - A team player who values collaboration and fosters unity. - A visionary leader with the ability to inspire and mobilize volunteers. - A shepherd’s heart with a focus on relational ministry. - Committed to the mission, vision, and values of NorthField Church. - Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of ministry.