JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Position Summary Movement Church is seeking a passionate and spiritually mature Discipleship Pastor to lead the development and implementation of a clear, intentional pathway that helps people grow in their faith from casual spectators to fully committed followers of Jesus Christ. This role will champion spiritual formation, leadership development, and prayer ministry while equipping individuals and small groups to live out the mission of the church. 

Key Responsibilities Discipleship Strategy & Spiritual Formation 

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive discipleship pathway that guides individuals from initial interest in faith to mature, active discipleship. 

• Create systems that help people take next steps in their spiritual growth. 

• Provide pastoral care and spiritual coaching to individuals at various stages of faith. 

Teaching & Training 

• Regularly teach Bible studies and discipleship classes for adults. 

• Design and implement a leadership development course to equip and mentor emerging leaders. 

• Train and resource small group leaders to effectively disciple others. 

Prayer Ministry 

• Establish and lead a vibrant, church-wide prayer ministry. 

• Recruit, train, and oversee prayer team volunteers. 

• Integrate prayer into the discipleship process and church culture. 

Assimilation & Follow-Up 

• Develop a consistent follow-up process for individuals who make decisions to follow Jesus. 

• Provide spiritual guidance and next-step pathways for new believers. 

Ordinances & Milestones 

• Oversee and coordinate water baptisms, baby blessings, and other key spiritual milestones. 

• Ensure these experiences are meaningful, well-organized, and aligned with church vision. 

Small Groups Leadership 

• Provide vision, structure, and oversight for the church’s small group ministry. 

• Recruit, train, and support group leaders. 

• Ensure small groups are central to discipleship and community building. 

Qualifications 

• A growing, vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 

• Strong alignment with the mission, values, and theology of Movement Church. 

• Experience in discipleship, teaching, leadership development, or pastoral ministry. 

• Strong organisational, relational, and communication skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to build teams and develop leaders. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, or a related field. 

• At least 5 years of ministry experience in a church or ministry setting. 

• Formal theological or ministry training beyond a bachelor’s degree is an asset. 

• Experience leading small groups and prayer ministries. 

Key Competencies 

• Strategic thinker with a passion for spiritual growth. 

• Strong teacher and communicator of Scripture.

 • Relational leader who invests deeply in people. 

• Team builder and systems developer. 

• Self-starter who can take initiative, build systems from the ground up, and follow through without constant supervision. 

What Success Looks Like After 12 to 18 months 

• A clearly defined and functioning discipleship pathway is established and being actively used by the church. 

• Measurable growth in participation in small groups, Bible studies, and leadership development environments. 

• A structured and sustainable follow-up system is in place for new believers. 

• A healthy, active prayer ministry is launched and supported by trained volunteers. 

• Leadership training cohorts are running and developing new leaders within the church. 

• Baptisms, baby blessings, and discipleship milestones are organized, meaningful, and well attended. 

• Clear systems, teams, and leaders are in place to sustain and grow the discipleship culture. 

Reporting Structure Reports to: Lead Pastor