Small Groups Discipleship Pastor

The Grove Community Church - Riverside, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Riverside, CA

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About the position

The Small Groups & Discipleship Pastor at The Grove Community Church is responsible for providing vision and direction for small groups and discipleship initiatives, aiming to connect individuals to the church and foster their spiritual growth. This role requires strong leadership skills to galvanize and align group leaders, ensuring the church's mission and values are integrated into all discipleship programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, strategy, and direction to Small Group leaders.
• Recruit, develop, and train new group leaders.
• Maintain communication with volunteers to ensure overall health and effectiveness.
• Develop appropriate systems to keep group leaders informed, growing, and aligned.
• Visit groups to evaluate and provide feedback and mentor leaders.
• Serve as point of contact for complex or difficult group issues.
• Work closely with Men's Ministry and Women's Ministry leadership in developing small groups vision and strategy.
• Oversee Changed discipleship group process; provide leadership and direction to Changed group leaders.
• Raise up new Changed leaders; empower new leaders with vision and inspiration.
• Develop a team of volunteer teachers for Adult Education classes.
• Continually develop and evaluate approaches to effective discipleship.
• Cultivate intimacy with God and growth in Christ-like character through personal and corporate spiritual disciplines.
• Participate in general ministry and initiatives; perform pastoral visits, discipleship, counseling, weddings, and funerals.
• Attend ministry staff meetings, church all-staff meetings, devotions, and trainings; lead staff devotions.

Requirements

• Seminary or Bible School education; Master's degree or higher required.