Pastor of Discipleship and Worship

Church Overview

25-year-old Evangelical Free Church in the beautiful Driftless Region of SW Wisconsin.

Two Sunday morning services. Average attendance: 240 (~50% children & teens).

Gospel-centered, intergenerational family-equipping ministry.

Shining Christ’s light in a politically and culturally diverse rural community.

Qualifications

• Character: Above all, be humble and teachable.
• Faith: Strong, growing personal faith; desire to connect others to God’s grace and truth.
• Alignment: Fulfill Grace Church membership commitments; full agreement with Discipleship Strategy, Constitution, By‑laws, and policies.
• Discipleship: Proven experience multiplying disciple‑makers, developing leaders, recruiting volunteers, and relating well to people.
• Worship: Skills to lead corporate worship; ability to train/equip worship leaders and teams.
• Biblical: Meet elder qualifications per 1Timothy3.
• Background: Able to pass a background check.
• Administration: Solid organizational skills to manage ministries, budgets, and volunteers.
• Communication: Technologically literate with strong communication skills.
• Education: Ministry degree or equivalent.
• Credentialing: EFCA ministry credential (or obtain a license within 3 years, ordination within 5 years).

Responsibilities

• 60–70% Discipleship
• 30–40% Worship
• Discipleship (Primary Focus)
  • Identify and develop people/processes for effective discipleship of all ages per the Discipleship Strategy.
  • Serve as a spiritual resource for parents on Biblical household application; equip parents as primary spiritual influencers.
  • Support youth & family ministry leaders/volunteers in program administration, development, and volunteer recruitment.
  • Provide training, resources, and instruction for youth/family and worship ministry leaders/volunteers.
  • Encourage spiritual gift utilization and identify service opportunities within the body.
  • Promote intergenerational ministries to reveal God’s work across generations.
• Worship
  • Lead music in worship services as needed (~1×month).
  • Train and equip worship leaders and team members.
• Preaching & Leadership
  • Preach up to 12 times/year (flexible, based on giftedness and development).
  • Serve as ex‑officio elder in mutual submission to the elder board.
  • Collaborate with the senior pastor to shepherd the congregation.
  • Participate actively in relevant committees/teams.
  • Fulfill responsibilities assigned by the elders and the senior pastor.

Provisions

• Compensation : Salary + housing allowance commensurate with experience/education.
• Health : Medical insurance/benefits, retirement, workman’s compensation.
• Ministry Expense : ~$2,500/year.
• Vacation : 4 weeks/year.
• Sabbatical : Per policy, when appropriate.
• Relocation : Moving expenses covered.
• Support : Encouragement from the elders and congregation.