What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Pastor of Disciples-Making and Connections position at West Lynchburg Baptist Church?
Applications accepted through October 13, 2026
Position Overview:
The Associate Pastor of Disciple-Making and Connections partners with the Senior Pastor and Elders to lead a church-wide disciple-making strategy by developing a clear pathway from first-time guests to mature disciple-makers. This pastor will model and equip others in reproducible, relational discipleship, oversee ministry coordinators (including Family Ministry), and cultivate a culture of intentional disciple-making across all generations.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, Christian Ministry, or a related field preferred.
- Ordained or willing and qualified to pursue ordination upon hire.
Reports to: Senior Pastor, under the oversight and accountability of the Elders.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Champion Disciple-Making Strategy and Modeling
- Develop, implement, and continually refine a clear, reproducible disciple-making pathway for all ages and stages of spiritual growth, rooted in Scripture and modeled personally (2 Timothy 2:2).
- Personally invest in individuals and groups while equipping members and leaders in relational, gospel-centered disciple-making, including evangelism, spiritual growth, biblical literacy, and reproducing disciples.
- Preach, teach, and fulfill other responsibilities assigned by the Senior Pastor.
2. Develop Discipleship and Leadership Pathways
- Oversee a clear and effective process for guest connection, follow-up, membership engagement, and assimilation in cooperation with staff and ministry coordinators.
- Develop and oversee a discipleship pathway that includes membership and baptism preparation, new believer development, evangelism, biblical and practical Christian living, and leadership development.
- Evaluate curriculum to ensure theological alignment, depth, and practical application.
- Identify, recruit, and equip leaders for Community Groups and other discipleship groups.
3. Oversee Family Ministry
- Provide leadership and oversight for Family Ministry, ensuring that preschool, children, and student ministries are integrated with the church’s disciple-making strategy, including outreach events with ongoing family discipleship beyond the event.
- Equip and encourage parents to serve as the primary spiritual leaders of their homes.
4. Partner with Elders, Deacons, Community Group leaders, and ministry leaders to develop and implement a coordinated church-wide member care strategy.