Discipleship Associate Pastor

DISCIPLESHIP ASSOCIATE PASTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Discipleship Associate Pastor handles directing and coordinating efforts to ensure all people from first-time visitors to leaders, are engaged in taking their next steps at Rock Family Church. They will have direct oversight and responsibility over all of the Rock Stars, Next Steps, Small Group, and Discipleship aspects at Rock Family Church. This includes recruiting, training, and developing leaders in addition to overseeing the health and growth of the teams and individuals involved.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide pastoral care, counseling, and support to congregants, fostering a culture of compassion and connection within the church community.

Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of Rock Stars volunteers across various ministries within the church.

Implement strategies to empower and motivate Rock Star members, ensuring a positive and fulfilling volunteer experience.

Collaborate with ministry leaders to ensure effective coordination and alignment with the overall church vision. Provide guidance and support in the planning and execution of ministry events, programs, and outreach activities.

Facilitate and participate in spiritual development programs, small groups, and discipleship initiatives to nurture the spiritual growth of congregants. Implement strategies to encourage a deeper connection between congregants and their faith.

Oversee administrative tasks related to Rock Star coordination, including scheduling, communication, and volunteer recognition programs. Collaborate with church staff on various administrative responsibilities as needed.

Recruit, train, and equip small group, coaches and table leaders, ensuring they are well-prepared for effective and impactful group facilitation.

Implement ongoing training programs to enhance leadership skills, spiritual depth, and community-building strategies among small group leaders.

Provide pastoral care and support to small group leaders and members, fostering a culture of genuine connection and spiritual growth.

Respond to the pastoral needs of small group members, offering guidance, prayer, and encouragement.

Collaborate with the teaching team to develop and curate a small group curriculum that aligns with the overall vision and teaching series of the church.

Ensure that the small group content encourages biblical understanding, application, and community engagement.

(NOTE) This is not an all inclusive Job Description and as a Pastor at Rock Family Church there will be times where you will be asked to step outside your job description for the betterment of the church and team.

RFC VISION:  Impacting every ONE with the love of Jesus Christ.

UNIQUE TO RFC:  What makes us different?

1. Bold invitations for people to accept Jesus Christ in EVERY service.
2. Creative, visual, and practical Bible teaching on how to do life as a follower of Christ on Monday through Friday.
3. We excel at customer service. We are the warmest and friendliest place of business in Colorado Springs.
4. Equip and empower the team members. Our motto is “Everyday ministry by everyday believers.”
5. Kids and teenagers are empowered to serve and BE the church of today, not tomorrow.
   1. We esteem teenagers 13 and older as adults who are called to valiantly serve shoulder to shoulder with us.
   2. “We do ministry for children and teenagers with adult care provided.”
6. We do church “family style.”
   1. Families partake in communion together.
   2. Parents are encouraged to baptize their son or daughter.
   3. Family events, movie nights, etc.
7. We are intentional about maturing the believer from infancy to parenthood and making disciples of Christ.
8. We strive to engage all members into a variety of small groups, specialty classes (parenting, marriage, FPU) or a discipleship growth track.
9. Church is not only a place to receive but all members are challenged to find a place to serve and move the vision forward.
10. We are politically neutral and choose NOT to engage in the political process other than encouraging our members to vote. We do not advocate for one political party over another and believe the Great Commission given to us by Jesus calls for us to reach Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and any and every one in between. We choose to use our influence for KINGDOM purposes rather than political ones. 
11. We passionately reach out to the hurting, the lost, and the unchurched of our city. We must continually think “OUTWARD” not inward.
12. Church members are part of a team, not a club. Church life is 360 degrees where members receive and give. We believe the church is not here for us . . . we ARE the church, and we are here for the world.
13. We love to be GENEROUS. When in doubt we always side towards GENEROUSITY.
14. We are Kingdom focused and esteem other local churches as teammates. We pray for the success and favor upon a different church every Sunday in our services.

RFC STAFF CORE OBJECTIVES - DEFINES WHAT WE DO

1. Make disciples – We grow people in their walk with Jesus to become reproducing followers of Christ.
2. Connect people – We engage people in authentic relationships.
3. Empower team members – We equip, empower, and release people to do the works of Jesus. Everyday ministry by everyday believers.   Everyone reach one. 
4. Cultivate leaders – We lead, coach, train, model, delegate, and develop people to move up the ladder of leadership. We daily pray for God to add winners to our team.
5. Walk in the supernatural – We rely upon the Holy Spirit’s power, wisdom, grace, and direction to accomplish the vision and to impact people’s lives.

RFC STAFF CORE VALUES – DEFINES HOW WE DO IT

We agree and commit to the following values in how we serve, work, and relate to each other:

1. Lead With Integrity Live a consecrated life to Jesus Christ for others to model. Ultimately integrity is a victory you win for a value you hold when you could compromise it and take the easy way out.
2. Serve With Humility Humbly serve our team members, their families, our church family, and our community. “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” 
3. People Are Priority Before programs, processes, and task, we always make time for people. Never become so focused on the project that we forget the people we are serving or serving with.
4. Family First Marriage before ministry. Never allow ministry to be more important than your marriage and your kids.
5. Make it Better “We’re just like bacon, we make everything better.” Function with excellence. Give the extra 5% to move it from good to great.  “The difference between being mediocre and achieving excellence is you.”  Stephen Richards
6. Stay Hungry We peddle when others coast. We are not content with the status quo.  “Healthy things grow.  We strive to be a healthy organization not grow in attendance.” 
7. Own It The buck stops with me.  No excuses.  Our word is gold.
8. Have Fun “If we’re not having fun doing what we do then maybe we have lost sight of why we’re doing it.”

RFC CHURCH CORE VALUES

1. REACH – Intentionally connect with those beyond our church walls.
2. BELONG – A place to call home and a spiritual family to share life with.
3. PARTNER – Invest financially to transform the lives of children, teenagers, and adults.
4. SERVE – Become a ROCKSTAR volunteer as you cross the white line on the field and leverage your gifts and talents to make us a better team.
5. GROW – Take your walk with God to the next level through daily devotions, attending church weekly, and connecting in a Rock Small Group.
6. PRAY – Unite in the power of prayer and expect the authentic power and presence of God every time we gather.