NOTE: we prefer for applications with a cover letter be sent to applications@bethesdahuron.com
Role Overview
The Discipleship Pastor will partner alongside the Senior Pastor to lead and enhance the Christian education and spiritual formation programs at Bethesda Church. This role is essential in developing and supporting ministry leaders and ensuring the growth and integration of church members into the life of the church.
1. Discipleship: Partner with the Senior Pastor to oversee Christian education and spiritual formation programming.
A. Student Education Supervision
Core Team: Nursery Coordinator, Children’s Sunday School Coordinator, AWANA Committee, Youth Pastor
Focus: Equip family units with resources for effective discipleship
B. Adult Education Supervision
Core Team: Adult Sunday School Coordinator, Women’s Ministry Coordinator, SAMS Coordinator, Celebrate Recovery Coordinator, Librarian
Teaching: Be available to assist leaders with teaching when necessary Development:: Create and manage a robust adult small groups program
C. Assimilation
Guest Connection: Facilitate connections for guests to relevant ministry opportunities and assist the Senior Pastor with the membership application process
Volunteer Support: Aid ministry leaders in recruiting, training, and screening volunteers
2. Participation in Shepherding Responsibilities with Elder Team
Preaching Opportunities: Deliver occasional Sunday morning sermons
Pastoral Care: Partner with the Senior Pastor in providing pastoral care, including hospital visits, funerals, weddings, and general visitation
3. Workplace Expectations
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, Sunday
Meetings: Regular attendance at church staff meetings, Elder and Deacon meetings (first Monday/Tuesday of each month)
Service Participation: Actively involved in leading and assisting in various aspects of the Sunday morning experience.
4. Personal Growth
Devotional Life: Maintain a daily devotional time with the Lord
Sabbath Observance: Observe a weekly Sabbath (Friday)
Prayer Room: Attend the prayer room weekly (once operational)
Mentorship: Regularly meet with the Senior Pastor for affirmation, evaluation, and equipping.
Denomination: US Conference of Mennonite Brethren. When people ask us, "What does it mean to be 'M.B.'? We respond with "MB" means "Mostly Baptist!" In other words, we essentially hold the same convictions as conservative evangelical Baptist churches, but with a different origin story for our founding. Essentially, you could "Baptist" on our front door, and it wouldn't change our convictions or practices.
We have existed for 81 years in the Huron Area as we have sought to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission of making disciples of all nations, both locally and all over the world. We average 250-300 in Sunday morning attendance, have a variety of ministry programming for all ages, and desire to be more intentional in reaching our own back yard for Christ.
For more info, visit our website at www.bethesdahuron.com
