Small Groups Jobs

Pastor of Discipleship & Connections

First Baptist Church of Pinehurst

West End, NC

$90,000 - $96,000

Pastor of Discipleship & Connections Status: Full-Time Reports To: Senior Pastor Role Summary The Discipleship & Connections Pastor will provide leadership, training, and develop discipleship pathways. This role ensures that new people are guided through learning and serving pathways that help them stay connected and become spiritually mature, engaged servants. They will design and manage curriculums, biblically based teaching systems, discipleship and leadership development programs, and connection processes to help first-time attenders grow into fully engaged disciples in the body of Christ. This is a new high priority role within our church which will have the resources and support to succeed. Key Responsibilities Connections Ministry - Help people feel welcomed, planned for, and loved by following up and ensuring clear movement from first visit → connection → group → serving - Manage small groups, cultivating a culture where people can serve, support, and grow together - Coordinate newcomer experiences, classes, on-ramps, onboarding, and manage the membership process Discipleship Systems & Leadership Development - Sunday School is a primary connection point for community and growth at our church – this role is responsible for providing oversight, support, and curriculum development, ensuring sound biblical focus - Preach and teach as required by the Senior Pastor - Align all groups to the church’s discipleship philosophy and pathway - Lead the way in helping people understand the need for baptism as a step of obedience and officiate in baptism services - Lead prayer ministry such as altar calls and weekly intercession - Identify, train, and equip potential leaders and move them into leadership pipelines - Equip group leaders with training, resources, and coaching Serving & Volunteer Development - Partner with ministry leaders to move people into serving roles - Oversee the “First Serve” process and volunteer onboarding - Track volunteer engagement and identify gaps or pressure points Qualifications - Strong theological grounding, experience in discipleship, small groups, or assimilation systems - Relational leadership skills and demonstrated experience in supervising a team - Ability to design systems and processes while caring deeply about people - Strong communicator and team collaborator - Degree in Masters of Divinity | Must be ordained Send resume to personnel@fbcpinehurst.com See full job description on website at fbcpinehurst.com Salary range $90K-$96K

Discipleship Director/Pastor

Covenant Church

Grove City, OH

$50,000 - $55,000

Position Description Job Title: Discipleship Pastor/Director Status: Full Time Reports to: Lead Pastor Date Prepared/Revised: April 2026 Job Description Title The Discipleship Pastor/Director is responsible for overseeing the small groups ministry and the care that takes place within that structure at Covenant Church. This position is a full time role. Position Responsibilities - The Discipleship Pastor/Director role will lead the existing small groups ministry at Covenant Church. - Work closely with the lead pastor to understand the current vision of small groups ministry fully and how they fit in within the discipleship structure at Covenant - Provide resources/training and encouragement to current and future small group leaders - Help to champion the importance of small groups and increase participation - Ensure there are healthy leaders and apprentices *More detailed information available upon request.

Discipleship and Outreach Pastor

Northside Christian Church

Wadsworth, OH

Northside Christian Church is currently looking for Discipleship and Outreach Pastor. We are a growing multi-generational, multi-campus church averaging over 1100 in person attendance. Our main campus is in Wadsworth, OH and our second campus is in Medina, OH. Northside’s mission is to Love God, Serve Others and Win One. We desire to hire a dynamic leader with a bachelor’s degree in Bible & Theology and at least five years’ experience who is a model of Christian character (excellence, integrity, people driven, on mission). He will be the primary communicator and vision caster for all small groups, classes, and outreach events at our main campus. This individual will oversee our guest assimilation process and should also be able to preach as needed. The Discipleship and Outreach Pastor will have the opportunity to serve alongside a fantastic team of pastors and staff who work together well and enjoy making disciples who make disciples! Qualities · A model of Christian character · A vibrant leader among the staff and church body contributing to the church’s mission · A model of spiritually maturing discipleship as a member of Northside’s ministerial staff · A developer of people · Primary representative, strategy developer, implementer, equipper, and communicator for Small Groups and Adult Classes Roles · Fully equip small group and class leaders. This includes identifying, recruiting, coaching, and releasing gifted individuals to serve in these roles. · Champion the multiplication of small groups at NCC. This includes developing effective strategies for connecting new people into small groups that are not currently engaged. · Oversee and help implement the assimilation process for first-time guests. This includes calling and emailing each first-time guest as well as delivering a gift bag (with handwritten note and gift card) weekly to them. · Create and oversee the assimilation process for discipleship. This includes pairing up new believers with spiritual parents who are willing and able to mentor them consistently. · Create and oversee outreach events in the local community that will be a blessing to the people and an invitation for them to get connected to NCC. · Effectively preach Biblical truth that engages, inspires, and equips those listening to live and love like Jesus at both campuses when needed. · Oversee the Connect Class. This includes providing appropriate teachers with the material, promoting effectively and leading it personally if needed. · Provide curriculum for small groups and classes. This includes purchasing and/or printing materials from various sources (RightNowMedia, LifeWay, Christianbook.com, etc.) · Develop and oversee the Intentional Discipleship Workshop. This includes providing appropriate teachers with the material, promoting effectively and leading it personally if needed. · Oversee both men’s and women’s ministry departments. This includes meeting with and planning out events for each group, providing necessary resources, and promoting events as needed so the men and women of NCC can be discipled. · Preparation and stewardship of Discipleship and Wadsworth Outreach budget so that resources are appropriately allocated. · Maintain harmonious relationships with other staff members, collaborating with them where and when needed. Relationships · Serve under the general oversight of and report directly to the Lead Pastor · Participate as a full member of the pastoral staff, attending such meetings and special events · Will be a member of NCC fulfilling the expectations outlined in the Membership Covenant · Will serve as a member of the Pastoral Team · Will serve in other roles of a pastor when requested: weddings, funerals, hospital calls, teaching, preaching, general pastoral counseling, and premarital counseling Applications: To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Oscar Ramos, Minister of Administration, at oscarr@northsideweb.org.