Faith Alliance Church
Pastor of Discipleship & Mobilization
Purpose & Description of Position:
The purpose is to oversee the Adult and Young Adult Discipleship Ministries at Faith Alliance Church. This position is focused on discipling, equipping, and mobilizing our church family to grow deeper in spiritual maturity and to effectively and creatively participate in leading others to live out the vision of reaching the lost in our 17-mile radius (“Saturate 17”).
This position will require the experience and personality necessary to be proactive in developing ministry strategy and structures, clearly communicating the vision, and then helping to equip and mobilize our church family to participate in discipleship and outreach. Primary points of emphasis will be resourcing Gospel Community Groups (GCGs), equipping & discipling adults, and assimilating those disengaged and new visitors/members. Time as-needed will also be given to preaching (approx. 1x/month), teaching, pastoral care needs, and administrative needs. This position will work in close relationship with the Lead Pastor and other ministry leaders. There will also be expectations to help oversee some events-based ministries (possible examples: Live Nativity (approx. 1,000 visitors); Fall Festival (approx. 850 visitors), picnics, and prayer events).
Accountability:
The Pastor of Discipleship & Mobilization works under the supervision of the Lead Pastor. He will work closely with staff and leadership to help form and implement the vision for ministry at FAC.
Personal Qualities:
1. A love for Jesus and people. A heart to lead people deeper in faith and to reach the lost.
2. Models Christ-like character in the church, in the world, and at home (Titus 1:5-9 & 1 Tim. 3:1-7).
3. A commitment to be in God’s word and involved in personal discipleship/mentoring.
4. If married, maintaining a healthy marriage & family.
5. Agreement with current C&MA policies and theology.
6. Relational/Transformational leader.
7. Self-initiator & Creativity
a. Brings a history of ministries or initiatives that have been successfully formed.
b. A desire to bring fresh ideas and insight for ministry strategy and structure.
8. Hospitality
a. Brings a history of regularly welcoming people into his home.
b. Has a natural ability to connect with and welcome FAC members & visitors.
9. Intergenerational Leadership
a. Has the ability to connect with and lead people across generational lines.
Responsibilities
Discipleship:
1. Take initiative to identify and develop/disciple people & leadership teams.
2. Work in coordination with the Children’s Director to create avenues to implement & strengthen family discipleship in the home among FAC families.
3. Participate in overseeing our groups-based ministry & other discipling opportunities.
a. Understand and communicate vision for Gospel Community Groups & Saturate 17
b. Developing & Deploying GCG Leaders
c. Providing content, curriculum, and resources as needed for discipleship & outreach.
4. Participate in overseeing our Young Adult Ministry
a. Assimilate current & new young adults.
b. Develop events, ministry space, and opportunities for young adults to connect & grow with Christ and one another.
5. Preaching & Teaching
a. Preaching approximately one time per month.
b. Ability to lead groups and classes as needed.
6. Actively discipling the unchurched and/or de-churched in our area.
a. Along with the Lead Pastor & elders, developing & implementing strategies to reach these populations in our area.
7. Assisting with event-based ministries in coordination with other staff and volunteers.
Assimilation:
1. Oversee the Assimilation Team.
2. Understand and communicate pathways for assimilation.
3. Help shape first impressions and connections to people and ministries.
Hospitality & Community Engagement
1. Host families in the home. Those from the church and from the community.
2. Desire to be actively involved in the community of residence to model Saturate-17 values.
Other noteworthy pastoral responsibilities:
1. Helping with ministry in local Assisted Living facilities as needed.
2. Handling funerals and weddings as needed.
3. Visiting individuals & families in need at home or in the hospital as needed.
4. Carrying administrative responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
And Experience:
1. Excellent knowledge of scripture.
2. Experience overseeing discipleship ministry & developing leaders/leadership teams.
3. Experience teaching and preaching from scripture.
4. A ministry related degree is preferred, but ministry experience will be taken into consideration.
5. Strong administrative skills.
6. Licensed or licensable by the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Employment
And Benefits:
1. Salary to be determined based upon experience and qualifications.
2. Monthly stipend to be used towards health insurance.
3. Two weeks of vacation per year. Increases at rate of FAC benefits policy.
4. Nine holidays: New Year’s Day, substitute for Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, substitute for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
5. Church will provide office furnishings, computer, and a phone stipend of $35/month.
Faith Alliance Church
6670 Knoxville Ave., New Bremen, OH 45869
www.faith-alliance.org
419-629-3688
Faith Alliance Church is over 100 years old. We have many members who have been faithfully following Jesus for generations, we’re also fortunate to have many younger families who are excited to grow in faith and to grow their children in faith as well. We recently finished a building renovation and addition that provides a great space for our children’s ministries, adult ministries, Sunday Worship, and social/gathering space. As is true for many rural areas, there are strong family values and we love growing deeper in faith together as a church family. While we’re grateful for our church family, we’re also doing what we can to keep an outward focus. We recently started an ESL program that weekly has 6-7 students, we have multiple international partnerships primarily in Creative Access Countries, and a main emphasis of our ministry focus is “Saturate 17.” Saturate 17 is our vision to saturate our 17-mile radius with opportunities for people to hear the gospel and to experience what it’s like to live in Christian community. We talk a lot about, “impacting the people in your sphere of influence.” By God’s design, the church unit is a family, a body of believers, everyone is meant to have a place and a purpose. It’s the desire of our leadership that those who attend FAC will not only hear that reality preached, but they will experience it in their own life and in the life of our church family. We want people to feel free to develop and carry out initiatives that God sets in their heart or mind. We are a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. We believe the Bible is final and true in all ways. The Word of God and his Spirit are our source of stability, direction, and oversight. Approximate Sunday morning attendance: Adults ~225; Children ~70. Approximate Wednesday Ministry attendance: Meal ~120; Children ~60; Adults ~50; Youth ~30. Young Adults Ministry ~15.
To Apply:
Send a resume (including 3 references & cover letter), picture (family if applicable), and sermon audio and/or video to Trent Fledderjohann at trent@faith-alliance.org. If you have questions, please call Trent at 419-629-3688 Tuesday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.