Discipleship Pastor - World Gospel Church (Terre Haute, IN)

LancasterSearch•Terre Haute, IN

56d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

World Gospel Church (WGC) in Terre Haute, IN, is seeking a full-time Associate Pastor for Equipping. This role involves aligning, equipping, nurturing, and shepherding the education and disciple-making ministries of WGC, in accordance with the church's vision and mission as set by the elders and Senior Pastor. The Associate Pastor will also function as part of the pastoral team, under the Senior Pastor's leadership, for the care of the congregation and the oversight of children's ministry staff.

Requirements

Must have an actively growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle reflecting spiritual maturity, including personal disciple-making relationships.
A Bible college or seminary degree with a preference for an emphasis in leadership, ministry operations, and/or spiritual formation.
Demonstrates support for the WGC By-Laws (which contains our Articles of Faith) and Philosophy of Ministry.
Meets the qualifications of pastor/elder as in the Pastoral Epistles and operates with gifting complementary to the Senior Pastor and other staff.
Believes, lives, and ministers through the lens of the gospel to the glory of God.
A minimum of five years serving in related church ministry with a preference for at least three years in pastoral leadership.
Relational: high emotional quotient, views ministry as primarily about people versus programs.
Communicator: gifted with understanding what needs to be communicated and the ability to inspire others through clear communication.
Administrator: skillful administrator who can implement ministry initiatives and align people to accomplish ministry goals.
Pastoral: operates out of natural pastoral instincts with a heart for people and their flourishing in Jesus. His confidence in Jesus and experience of his grace drive him to inspire and equip others for relational disciple-making.
Personal: a man of integrity and humility who operates out of allegiance to Jesus as a diligent and faithful steward of Jesus’ Word and commission.

Nice To Haves

Preference for an emphasis in leadership, ministry operations, and/or spiritual formation in degree.
Preference for at least three years in pastoral leadership.

Responsibilities

Models relational disciple-making through ongoing discipling relationships as defined by the WGC Making Disciples foundational definitions and methods.
Provides administrative oversight, direction, equipping, and pastoral care to the staff and volunteers in the nursery, children’s, and educational ministries of the church (including Sunday school, small groups, and with discipleship group leaders and other discipling and educational ministries).
Recruits and trains volunteers and engages in ongoing ministry evaluation and improvement.
Facilitates development systems for future church leaders through administration and participation in coordination with the Senior Pastor.
Follows a personal development plan set up by the Senior Pastor and pursues ongoing development of skills and knowledge for effective disciple-making, administration, and pastoral care.
Interfaces with office workers, staff, and relevant committees to ensure effective communication among ministry workers and the broader church body.
Coordinates ministry activities and schedule with the Senior Pastor and staff and relevant committees as part of an effective pastoral team.
Provides updates to the elder council and is available to attend elder council meetings as requested.
Provides pastoral care in coordination with the Senior Pastor for attenders and members through hospital visits, one-on-one and couple meetings, and crisis care.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor, including periodic preaching and teaching.