Adult Discipleship Pastor

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

The Met Church is located on the Northwest side of Houston and our mission is to invite people into meaningful relationship with God and each other. We believe making disciples of Jesus happens in the context of relationship and that small group environments are where we grow spiritually in community with other believers. We also live to serve and connect our local community to hope through our variety of mission efforts and care ministries. You will find our Sunday morning worship to be contemporary and energetic with Bible based teaching focused on understanding and applying God’s word as truth in our lives. At The Met, we are asking God to build a thriving community of people who are following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and committed to the mission of Jesus.

About This Role:

The Adult Discipleship Pastor plays a vital role in strategically leading the church’s adult ministry by fostering spiritual growth and equipping individuals to live out the mission of the church through relational discipleship. This role fosters a disciple-making culture, with a focus on developing, equipping, and investing in small group leaders to lead healthy disciple-making cultures within our small groups.

A central responsibility is to develop and implement strategies that inspire adults to grow as disciples of Christ who can then disciple others. The Adult Discipleship Pastor will work collaboratively with church staff and volunteers to create and execute strategies aimed to promote personal Spiritual growth and biblical learning that will lead to stronger connections and empower individuals to live on mission within the context of meaningful relationship.

A note on this role:  This position carries spiritual authority to teach and lead within the congregation, including authority over men. In keeping with the elder-affirmed convictions of The Met Church regarding spiritual authority, this pastoral position is open to men only. 

Who You Are: Competencies, Abilities, & Character Qualities

• You love Jesus and are committed to growing as a disciple by abiding in Christ, living in meaningful relationships with others, and being a disciple-maker (John 15, Acts 2, Matt. 4:19, Matt. 28).
• You are a visionary leader who clearly casts and champions a compelling vision to align people and initiatives and leading others to execute with purpose, unity, and impact.
• You are a galvanizing leader who naturally encourages and mobilizes others, building and developing volunteer teams that take ownership of ministry and advance the mission of the church. You gain joy from equipping others to lead.
• You intentionally invest in others and creatr clear pathways for growth, ownership, and multiplication in discipleship environments.
• You demonstrate emotional and spiritual maturity, effectively working with and through others while navigating relationships and conflict in healthy, God-honoring ways.
• You champion and model the core virtues of The Met Church – humility, effectiveness, awe, relationship and truth.

What You Will Do:  Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Live out the core virtues and mission of The Met to invite others into meaningful relationship with God and each other.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure that The Met’s mission and vision of relational discipleship are effectively promoted and implemented across all aspects of the adult discipleship ministry responsibilities.
• Develop and track clear, strategic goals and objectives for Small Group Pastors, mentors and leaders, ensuring continuous growth and effectiveness within the adult discipleship ministry.
• Provide ongoing leadership and oversight to a team of direct reports, fostering an environment where discipleship opportunities are created, and both spiritual and leadership growth are prioritized. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to discuss ministry responsibilities, guide personal spiritual development, and support leadership growth.
• Collaborately create a strategy & framework for men’s, women’s, and senior adult ministires that align with the overall adult discipleship vision.
• Create a strategy and framework for Bible studies/course offerings that are targeted to all levels of spiritual maturity.
• Foster a relational leadership culture within the small group ministry, emphasizing the importance of invitation, personal spiritual health, training, modeling, delegating, empowering others to lead, and creating opportunities for growth and multiplication.
• Strategically plan and execute events that create an entry for new people, fostor community and ultimately engage unconnected individuals into small group environments.
• Monitor and track small group health and attendance and provide a framework for increasing overall group health and assimilation into groups for the church.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications to create compelling promotional materials that raise awareness for ministry initiatives and events.
• Accountable for the budgeting and stewardship of resources, monthly spending, and adjusting as necessary to meet financial targets according to the provided ministry allocation.
• Disciple and develop spiritually mature leaders to support small groups and Bible studies.
• Provide pastoral care, counseling, and support to individuals and leaders. Serve as part of the pastoral staff to conduct baptisms, communion, weddings, funerals and other pastoral duties as needed.
• Teaching/preaching is not a requirement of the role, but opportunities may be available to do if desire and spiritual gifting is present.
• Cultivate a spirit of humility, openness to giving and receiving feedback, and a commitment to continuous improvement of self and your team(s).

Your Qualifications: Education & Experience

• You are a fully committed follower of Jesus Christ and a member of The Met Church (or willing to transfer membership to The Met).
• You agree with and act in accordance with The Met’s Statement of Beliefs.
• Minimum 8 years of ministry leadership in a discipleship focused environment or equivalent experience.
• 5 year's experience living out the Real Life Discipleship method of disciple-making, have attended a DiscipleShift conference, or equivalent experience at a Relational Discipleship Network church.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. A Master of Divinity (MDiv) from an accredited seminary strongly preferred.
  
• You have been called by God into full-time ministry and are actively involved in making disciples who go and make other disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Must be actively investing in others living out the concept of being a disciple-maker.
  
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software. Able to quickly learn and adapt to new technology & systems.

Hours and Work Environment:

This is a full-time, salaried position.  A typical work schedule is Sunday through Thursday and may include Friday &/or Saturday to meet the needs of various ministry events. As for all staff members, it’s important to maintain a healthy work/life rhythm and schedules may need to adjust from time to time to support this effort.

Light physical activity performing administrative and pastoral work in an indoor office setting.