Director of Discipleship

Responsibilities:
     To lead and oversee all key adult discipleship initiatives of Denver United Methodist church (DUMC) to help the congregation grow and mature in their faith. 

Duties:

• Develop DUMC’s adult discipleship ministry as the primary avenue for congregation assimilation and spiritual growth. Create a “discipleship pathway”  that effectively brings people into our community while strengthening their relationship with Christ
  • Resource small groups (as needed)
  • Recruit and train leaders and manage discipleship program
  • Choose/write curriculum focused at connecting groups to sermon series and worship, as appropriate
  • Arrange for special topic seminars/retreats for adults (i.e. marriage workshop)

• Assist Sr. Pastor and other staff in the design, develop, and manage guest/member follow-up ministry     
  • Assist with Welcome Center/guest gift/first-time guest follow-up
  • First Steps class (faith, basics, church basics)
• Next Steps class (spiritual gifts, putting faith into action, connect participants to a small group
  • Improve upon  communications that support discipleship ministries (Welcome literature, ministry opportunities, marketing for small groups, worship, sermon series guides, etc.)
  • Assist volunteer leaders to maintain current Sunday school classes and Bible studies as needed.
  • Preach on as-needed basis as scheduled by the Senior Pastor
  • Participate in staff planning retreats with Senior Pastor and Worship Arts Staff
  • Oversee all aspects of worship for Sundays you preach

• Support and implement overall mission and vision of DUMC
• Nurture overall well-being of the church, congregation, and mission of DUMC outside of primary job
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• Adapt to ever-changing needs of DUMC staff and congregation
• Attend all staff meetings and lead meetings when Senior Pastor is not present
• Attend church events as required by Senior Pastor

 
   
Job Specifications:
 
Education or Training -              

• A degree in the area of pastoral ministry, education, or spiritual development preferred
• Experience in leading and creating discipleship programs and/or spiritual retreats

Knowledge and Skills - 

• Strong giftedness and confidence in public speaking, teaching, preaching, and various forms of communication.
• Proven skills in Small Group ministry contexts, specifically in the areas of group leadership and leader training.
• Ability to build and maintain teams of responsible people through personal recruitment and coaching.
• Strong ability to work with people of various temperaments, gifts, passions, and church backgrounds.
• A consistent self-starter who is willing to accept responsibility for the success of their ministry.
• Desire to work closely with others (especially staff) in order to develop meaningful relationships.
• Proficient in using computer and communication applications

Requirements - 

• Five years or more of experience within a local church or equivalent is desired.
• Other appropriate discipleship experience will be considered as applicable
• Ordination is preferred, but candidates actively engaged within the ordination process may also be considered.

Training - 

• Attend workshops, conferences, or education (both formal and informal) to increase knowledge and awareness of Discipleship

Leave Time - 

• As outlined in DUMC Employee Handbook

Contact: Cameron Wilson

Church/Org/Business Name: Denver United Methodist Church

Address: 3910 N Hwy 16 Denver NC 28037

Phone: 7044831601

Email: Click to email

Website: www.denverumc.org

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