Position Summary:

Fellowship Bible Church is seeking a team-oriented pastor passionate about small groups (called D-Groups), discipleship, and leader development to join the Adult Discipleship team at the West Little Rock Campus. This position is specific to the West Little Rock campus, so responsibilities listed below are campus specific unless otherwise noted.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Encourage, coach, and disciple D-Group leaders of all age ranges as they lead D-Groups
• Help people who are new to Fellowship Bible Church connect to D-Groups
• Identify, train, equip, and coach new D-Group leaders from the church
• Teach in various trainings and classes for leaders and the church family
• Meet with people from the church for discipleship opportunities
• Engage in occasional pastoral counseling
• Work with the Adult Discipleship Team to encourage and equip the church for service and ministry
• Work with the Adult Discipleship Campus Team on common initiatives, programs, and processes that impact all campuses
• Writing assignments specific to D-Groups and Adult Discipleship classes
• Serve with the Connection Center on Sundays on a regular basis
• Serve as Pastor on Call 2-3 times a year
• Work to continue to build and improve the culture and system of D-Groups and Adult Discipleship
• Help D-Group leaders move their groups onto local and global missions and service opportunities
• Work with the Pastor of Discipleship and team to continually give input, evaluate, and improve how we make disciples
• Assist and/or lead Marriage Ministry, Parenting and/or Discipleship Classes at the WLR campus
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Education and Experience:

• Relevant 4-year college degree (required).
• Seminary degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of full-time experience (or equivalent) in discipleship ministry.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Collaborative mindset, willing to support and unify the broader team
• Able to balance Biblical knowledge with actions
• Enjoys working hard with a bend towards execution
• Relates well to a variety of people
• Able to initiate and drive projects to completion without constant oversight
• Strong communicator, both in written and verbal formats providing information people need to know
• Dedicated to meeting the needs of volunteers and the body with compassion and genuine care for people
• Works well with others to accomplish team goals

Spiritual Requirements:

• Committed to Fellowship Bible Church’s mission, values, and beliefs
• High relational capacity and a servant’s heart
• Handle confidential information in a Christ like and professional manner
• A heart to serve the Lord and grow his Kingdom
• If not a member of Fellowship Bible Church, will commit to going through the membership process
• Regular involvement in Fellowship Bible Church activities and events
• Signed acknowledgement of Fellowship Bible Church’s “Confession of Faith” form
• Signed acknowledgement to policies and procedures as stated in Fellowship Bible Church’s Employee Manual
• Living out the spiritual principles outlined in the “Code of Conduct”

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Work Schedule:

• 40-45 hours/wk. Sun-Thur with flexibility for evening and weekend events
• Competitive compensation and benefits