Discipleship Pastor - Neuhart Baptist Church
Looking for a discipleship pastor at a Baptist church in southeastern Ohio, Monroe County (Woodsfield, Ohio). Few in numbers, last church service late 2006. Teaching out of KJV Bible. Lead a praying, teaching and studying bible church. Full time/Bi vocational.
Key Responsibilities
Discipleship Strategy & Vision
- Develop and implement a church-wide discipleship strategy aligned with the church’s mission and values
- Create a clear discipleship pathway (e.g., connect → grow → serve → lead)
- Regularly assess and improve discipleship effectiveness using participation, engagement, and growth indicators
Small Groups & Classes
- Oversee all small groups, Bible studies, and discipleship classes
- Recruit, train, coach, and support small-group leaders
- Ensure groups foster biblical teaching, spiritual growth, community, and care
Leadership Development
- Identify and develop emerging leaders within the congregation
- Provide training, mentoring, and resources for volunteer leaders
- Help leaders multiply groups and ministry impact
Spiritual Formation
- Promote spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Scripture engagement, and service
- Help design curriculum or select resources that support spiritual growth
- Encourage personal discipleship relationships and mentoring
Collaboration & Teaching
- Work closely with the Senior Pastor and ministry staff to align discipleship with preaching, outreach, and next-steps ministries
- Teach regularly in classes, small groups, or from the pulpit as needed
- Partner with ministry leaders to integrate discipleship across all age groups
Qualifications
Spiritual & Personal
- A growing, Christ-centered faith with a clear call to ministry
- Models spiritual maturity, humility, and servant leadership
- Strong relational skills and a heart for people
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Bible, Theology, Ministry
- 3+ years of ministry experience in discipleship, small groups, or pastoral leadership
- Proven experience recruiting and developing volunteer leaders
Skills & Abilities
- Strong biblical teaching and communication skills
- Ability to think strategically and execute practically
- Organized, self-motivated, and collaborative
- Comfortable using church management software and digital tools
Please send a resume and a statement of faith in your cover letter.