Pastor of Discipleship

Hanover First Church of God
Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2024
Categories: Associate Pastor - Campus Pastor - Christian Education - Discipleship/Groups Pastor - Pastoral (Other) - Pastoral Care Pastor - Teaching Pastor
Denominations:
Church Size: 501 to 750
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: On-site
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Job Description:

Hanover First Church of God (HFCOG) has an opening for a full time Pastor of Discipleship and Care. This individual will champion our mission of loving God, serving others, and sharing Jesus by creating a culture of discipleship that's integrated into all that we do at HFCOG. The qualified individual will have a love for people and a desire to see them grow in their upward relationship with God, inward relationship with themselves, and outward relationship with others.

The Pastor of Discipleship will strive to create a missional culture within the HFCOG community. The candidate should be passionate about making disciples who replicate themselves in the lives of others.

The Pastor of Discipleship will take the lead in overseeing all discipleship initiatives of HFCOG while developing an ongoing strategy to reach out to our community through service projects, evangelism events, and other initiatives. 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • A personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • A lifestyle that reflects ongoing growth in Christ-likeness and the Fruit of the Spirit.
  • Giftedness in evangelism.
  • A genuine love for people and the ability to relate to individuals from all different life stages and walks of life.
  • Commitment to ongoing development in the area of discipleship and evangelism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop a strategy for HFCOG’s Group Ministry to be the primary avenue for the assimilation and spiritual growth of new and current attendees. This strategy will include the continuous launch of new groups, as well as recruiting, training, and empowering group leaders so that they are personally growing and reproducing themselves in future leaders.
  • Ensure quality teaching at all spiritual growth courses (baptism class, foundations class, partnership class, starting point class, etc).
  • Work with the communications director to market groups and creatively communicate stories of life-change and transformation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

  • A genuine love for God and others exhibited through an authentic, Christ-centered lifestyle.
  • Must be in full agreement with the doctrine of the Churches of God, General Conference. 
  • Must be in full agreement with the mission and vision of HFCOG.
  • Exhibit skills in leadership and team-building.
  • Exhibit vision, passion, and execution in the development of discipleship ministry.
  • A bachelor's degree in discipleship or a related ministry field is preferred. Seminary experience is a plus but not a requirement.
  • If not currently credentialed by Churches of God General Conference, he/she must successfully pass a theological exam conducted by the Eastern Region Conference Churches of God Commission on Credentialing and Placement.
  • Must complete all required clearances and background checks as required by HFCOG and the state of Pennsylvania.

STATUS

Full Time- salaried

HFCOG is committed to loving God, serving others, and sharing Jesus in Hanover and beyone. For more information, visit us at hfcog.church.

A more detailed job description is available here. To apply, please submit a cover letter including your reason for interest in this position, a statement of faith and beliefs, your philosophy of discipleship ministry, and a resume that includes past work history, ministry experience, and education. Please list 2 personal references and 2 professional references as well.

Send applications to: chris@hfcog.church

Or mail to:

Hanover First Church of God

Attention: Chris Coffman

600 Fairview Drive

Hanover PA 17331

 

 

 

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About Hanover First Church of God

HFCOG is a part of the Eastern Regional Conference of the Churches of God, General Conference. We are committed to offering a beacon of hope to Hanover and beyond by loving God, serving others, and sharing Jesus. We are a diverse community of believers from all different walks of life. We currently offer 1 traditional and 1 contemporary service on Sunday mornings. Our driving values are: biblical teaching, healthy relationships, authentic worship, compassionate service and effective outreach. For more information, visit us at hanoverbeacon.org.

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