Pastor of Discipleship and Worship - Grace Church

Pastor of Discipleship and Worship - Grace ChurchChurch Overview25-year-old Evangelical Free Church in the beautiful Driftless Region of SW Wisconsin.Two Sunday morning services | Average attendance: 240 (~50% children & teens)Gospel-centered, intergenerational family-equipping ministryShining Christ's light in a politically and culturally diverse rural communityThe senior pastor will continue being involved in most areas, collaborating closely with this role. The position empowers the candidate to serve according to their gifts and passions.QualificationsCategoryRequirementCharacterAbove all, be humble and teachableFaithStrong, growing personal faith; desire to connect others to God's grace and truthAlignmentFulfill Grace Church membership commitments; full agreement with Discipleship Strategy, Constitution, By-laws, and policiesDiscipleshipProven experience multiplying disciple-makers, developing leaders, recruiting volunteers, and relating well to peopleWorshipSkills to lead corporate worship; ability to train/equip worship leaders and teamsBiblicalMeet elder qualifications per 1 Timothy 3BackgroundAble to pass a background checkAdministrationSolid organizational skills to manage ministries, budgets, and volunteersCommunicationTechnologically literate with strong communication skillsEducationMinistry degree or equivalentCredentialingEFCA ministry credential (or obtain a license within 3 years, ordination within 5 years)Responsibilities 60-70% Discipleship30-40% WorshipDiscipleship (Primary Focus)Identify and develop people/processes for effective discipleship of all ages per the Discipleship StrategyServe as a spiritual resource for parents on Biblical household application; equip parents as primary spiritual influencersSupport youth & family ministry leaders/volunteers in program administration, development, and volunteer recruitmentProvide training, resources, and instruction for youth/family and worship ministry leaders/volunteersEncourage spiritual gift utilization and identify service opportunities within the bodyPromote intergenerational ministries to reveal God's work across generationsWorshipLead music in worship services as needed (~1x/month)Train and equip worship leaders and team membersPreaching & LeadershipPreach up to 12 times/year (flexible, based on giftedness and development)Serve as ex officio elder in mutual submission to the elder boardCollaborate with the senior pastor to shepherd the congregationParticipate actively in relevant committees/teamsFulfill responsibilities assigned by the elders and the senior pastorProvisionsCompensationSalary + housing allowance commensurate with experience/educationHealthMedical insurance/benefits, retirement, workman's compensationMinistry Expense~$2,500/yearVacation4 weeks/yearSabbaticalPer policy, when appropriateRelocationMoving expenses coveredSupportEncouragement from the elders and congregationNote from Lead PastorThe job description may seem pretty huge. That's why a conversation would be helpful. In the discipleship areas, I already do most of these things and will keep doing many as we collaborate together. So part of this job description will be shared by me.Preaching is very flexible. It's in there if the person wants to develop in this area, but it's not absolutely necessary.We will want to have a conversation about our discipleship huddles, which form the foundation of all of our disciple-making efforts. It is the best discipleship tool I have ever experienced.To me, the collaboration piece is HUGE. It will allow us to: Be better together than as individuals.Be united in vision and communication at all times.Free each of us to be empowered and freed up to serve according to our gifts and abilities.Requested DocumentsResumeCover letter with doctrinal statement, bio and Audio/video links of sermon/teaching/worship leading (if available)One may receive a request to answer other questions.