Risen Church is looking to hire a Pastor of Discipleship and Spiritual Formation who will champion, cultivate and lead the discipleship and spiritual formation at Risen. The Pastor of Discipleship and Spiritual Formation serves as an influential part of the church while working alongside the lead pastor, staff, elders and the individuals who volunteer and serve.

Responsibilities:

Preaching and Teaching

• Preach twice a month.

• On non-preaching Sundays, joyfully welcome the church, communicate announcements, read Scripture, administer communion and benediction.

• Teach Newcomers Lunch, Membership Class, Baptism Class, Discipleship Groups and Leadership Training Class.

​Ministry Development

• Develop, nurture, manage, take ownership, be responsible for and lead the end to end process from Connections Ministry to Discipleship Ministry which includes Community Groups, Women’s and Men’s Ministry, Family Ministry, Discipleship Groups (while also incorporating membership, baptism, and serving at Risen).

• Recruit, mentor, train and develop apprentices/leaders for the above ministries.

• Multiply Community Groups by recruiting and training leaders, apprentices and gathering new Community Group members.

​Shepherding

• Provide individual, marital, and family counseling to members at Risen.

Requirements: 

• Agreement with Risen’s Core Principles and Statement of Faith

• Meets the requirements of membership and continuing as a member in good standing

• Commitment to the Christian faith, with a growing relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by action and character

• A passion for working with children and families to grow in their faith

• Possess sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, and generational differences to establish a holistic approach to discipleship

• Ability to speak and pray in front of large groups

• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills

• Willingness and desire to grow, listen, learn, mentor, and teach

• Flexibility and ability to adapt within a quickly growing (i.e., changing) church environment

• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality

Application Requirements

To apply, please send the following by email.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Sample of 2-3 audio/video sermon recordings

• Past or current Annual Plans of Ministries you have overseen or oversee

• 2-3 References and 2-3 letters of recommendation

Optional Qualifications – Ordained by an approved church or denomination