Associate Pastor of Discipleship – Terwillegar Community Church

Associate Pastor of Discipleship – Terwillegar Community Church

The associate pastor of Discipleship will serve in two primary areas. First, they will work closely with the lead pastor to strategize and implement TCC’s mission in adult ministries. Second, they will bring pastoral leadership and oversight to the women of TCC and TCC’s Women’s Connection ministries.

The pastor of Discipleship will:

• Work collaboratively with the lead associate pastor to implement training and experiential opportunities for spiritual practices.
• Collaborate in and support the continued fine-tuning and implementation of TCC’s discipleship pathway.
• Provide leadership to spiritual practice opportunities (Potential examples: hosting days of silence and solitude, leading workshops on spiritual formation, giving leadership to church-wide Lent season, leading spiritual development focused groups, etc.).
• Offer pastoral care and direction to be given to some community group leaders and other leaders in the congregation.
• Provide intentional pastoral care and leadership to the women of TCC and TCC’s Women’s Connection ministries.
• Lead the Women’s Connect team, administrating or leading mid-week women’s groups, give leadership and oversight to the planning and running of women’s events.
• Offer spiritual care to the women of TCC through pastoral counselling and mentoring opportunities.
• Provide general pastoral/congregational care to TCC’s membership.

 
Other responsibilities (30%) would consist of:

• Assisting and working closely alongside the lead pastor.
• Working effectively and collaboratively as part of the ministry team.
• Attending and participating in weekly staff meetings, church services and events, and relevant networking opportunities.
• Preaching 2–3 times a year.
• Attending relevant conferences and development programs.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Committing to the ministry of the Word and prayer (Acts 6:4) for TCC congregation and areas of ministry.

Requirements and Qualifications

Professional Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree (including formal theological training)
• Minimum 5 years of church ministry experience in areas of adult discipleship (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to develop, organize, maintain, and execute a budget
• Demonstrated ability to set goals, prioritize, organize, and implement plans
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-generational setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, confident, and able to preach

Personal Qualifications

• Has a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, reflecting a joy-filled life
• Shows evidence of continued personal growth and maturity
• Lives within character qualifications of 1 Timothy 3:1–13
• Is actively engaged in spiritual practices and has a willingness to pursue community with others at TCC
• Holds a commitment to a Kingdom mindset and the work of His Church
• Has a strong calling and heart for ministry affirmed by others
• Is teachable, desiring to grow in all areas (both personal and ministry)
• Is able to connect and relate with a variety of people/age groups
• Is gifted in spiritual leadership, administration, and shepherding
• Is in agreement with TCC’s Statement of Faith, Vision, and Mission
• Is committed to joining the membership of TCC

Special Notes