Job Opportunities

The Discipleship Pastor at Vine & Branch Fellowship is a full-time shepherd who leads and
implements the Vine & Branch Discipleship Path—a churchwide process to help people connect
to Christ, grow in biblical maturity, engage in Christ-centered community, and live on mission.
Discipleship is not reserved for the spiritual elite; it is everything we do to grow people in
Christ. From new believers to seasoned saints, this role ensures that every step we take as a
church points people toward abiding in Jesus and bearing lasting fruit (John 15:5).

• Loves Jesus Deeply: Evident through a consistent walk, prayer life, and love for God’s
Word
• Grounded in Truth: Fully embraces the inerrancy, authority, and sufficiency of Scripture
• Spirit-Led: Depends daily on the Holy Spirit for guidance, power, and transformation
• Sound Doctrine: Able to guard and teach sound doctrine (Titus 1:9), correcting those
who contradict it
• Fruitful Life: Demonstrates the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) and a lifestyle
worthy of imitation (1 Corinthians 11:1)
• Humble and Repentant: Acutely aware of their own sin, walking in repentance and
grace (Luke 18:13–14)
• Truth in Love: Boldly and compassionately engages others about sin and redemption as
Jesus did (John 4), pointing them toward restoration

1. ABIDE – Helping People Connect to Jesus Personally
• Lead efforts that promote personal Bible reading, prayer, and spiritual habits
• Equip new believers with resources and mentoring to begin strong in their faith

• Help people learn how to disciple others by first teaching them how to walk with Jesus

2. BELONG – Developing a Groups Ministry that Fosters Christ-Centered Community
• Oversee a thriving groups ministry—men’s, women’s, home groups, and topical Bible
studies
• Equip and support group leaders to create environments of authenticity, accountability,
and application
• Ensure all groups reflect biblical teaching, relational warmth, and intentional discipleship

3. GROW – Deepening Biblical Knowledge and Godly Character
• Launch and lead Bible studies, training tracks, and classes that grow the church in the
Word
• Promote theological literacy and equip the church to defend the faith in today’s culture
• Recruit and disciple future leaders, teachers, and mentors in the church body

4. MULTIPLY – Empowering People to Serve and Lead
• Oversee the “New to Vine & Branch” pathway to help newcomers engage in service and
groups
• Personally lead new people through the Vine & Branch Discipleship Path—from
connecting, to growing, to serving—so they become fully devoted followers of Jesus
• Provide leadership training and mentoring tracks to prepare more disciple-makers
• Equip men, women, youth, and children to live sanctified lives in their families,
workplaces, and communities

• Youth & Children’s Ministry Oversight:
◦ Ensure oversight of the discipleship strategy for youth and children’s ministry
◦ Equip and support leaders for biblical, age-appropriate spiritual formation

• Preaching and Teaching:
◦ Preach 6–8 times per year during Sunday worship services

◦ Teach and lead occasional adult classes, retreats, or seminars as needed

• Counseling and Shepherding:
◦ Provide biblical counsel to individuals and families as needed

Note: Some of these goals may require vision-casting and support from the Servant Pastor and
Elder Board for implementation.
• 65% of average Sunday worship attendance actively engaged in at least one group
(If average attendance is 200, aim for 130–160 enrolled in groups. Current % status and
timeline to be assessed with leadership upon hire.)
• Increase trained, qualified group leaders by 25% annually through development and
mentoring
• Newcomer Integration:
◦ Develop a system that ensures new attendees are invited into relationships and the
next steps
◦ Personally walk new people through the Vine & Branch Discipleship Path
• Multiplication of Disciples:
◦ Trackable growth in the number of people discipling others
• Mentoring of Leaders (aspirational):
◦ While oversight of elders and staff may not fall within this role’s authority, the
Discipleship Pastor will support a culture of mentorship among leaders in
partnership with the Servant Pastor

• People-Centered and Approachable: Builds strong, meaningful connections across
generations
• Servant Leadership: Models humility and takes initiative to serve others before self
• Missional and Evangelistic: Lives the Great Commission in both word and deed

• Organized and Strategic: Thinks ahead and implements sustainable systems
• Humble and Teachable: Open to feedback, eager to grow, and committed to unity

• Spiritual Maturity: Meets the biblical qualifications of an elder (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1)
• Calling Over Credentials: We value education but prioritize calling and proven
fruitfulness over formal credentials.
• Education: A 4-year degree in Biblical Studies, Theology, or a related field is preferred
but not required

• Experience: 3–5 years of ministry leadership, preferably in discipleship, groups, or next-
gen ministry

• Skills: Strong communicator, relationally gifted, and administratively competent
• Character: Walks in holiness, models integrity, and lives a Christlike example
• Flexibility: Available to serve on weekends, evenings, and as pastoral needs arise