MURPHYSBORO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hiring for Pastor of Discipleship & Christian Education at Murphysboro, IL Full Time

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of Senior Pastor in conjunction Staff Parish Relations Committee. The PASTOR OF

DISCIPLEHSIP & CHRISTIAN EDUCATION will provide for the cooperative development, design, and management

of all biblically based learning opportunities for congregational development. This includes formalized training &

development competencies for staff and volunteers.

1. Maintain a personal relationship with God and diligently develop his/her spiritual gift of leadership.

a. Allocate time daily to maintain a personal relationship to God

b. Model mature Christian behavior consistently

c. Be an active member in a church of the Christian faith

Job Purpose: (PT/20 hrs. per week)

Provide leadership in all areas of Christian discipleship and education. This position will create an environment

conducive to growing the congregation in Christian disciplines of verse memory (Psalm 119:11), approved study (II

Timothy 2:15), fasting & prayer (Mark 9:28-29), and practical application of faith (Matthew 23:23-24).

Range of authority:
Coordinate with all teams within the MUMC Campus scope including but not limited to the Hospitality Team, Worship

Planning Team, Audio & lighting Team and Multimedia Volunteer Team and any other team not herein listed as directed.

Supervise Sunday School and all learning & teaching programs, staff and volunteers.

Qualifications:
1. Have or currently pursuing Seminary degree B.A. or M.S. and/or

2. 3 years pastoral ministry, ability to organize, lead, motivate & work with others

4. Must embrace Christian discipline and United Methodist doctrine and theology

5. Must have excellent written, verbal communication & conflict management skills

Responsibilities:Spiritual Growth:
1. Partner with lay leadership to develop & promote adult educational opportunities so that strong relationships of

spiritual growth are fostered. (i.e. Bible study, Sunday School)

2. Partner with lay leaders to create spiritual formation culture so the Word may be set to practice internally for outward

expression. (i.e. small groups, class meetings, 1-on-1 discipling, preaching).

3. Serve as a resource person for spiritual education and growth ministries within the body and develop spiritual growth

assessment culture within the body.

Discipleship:
1. Lead the Discipleship Team in implementing life-changing discipleship systems that reach new people and grow them

into fully committed followers of Jesus.

2. Work collaboratively with the Lead Pastor Campus Pastor to ensure the mission and vision of the church is effectively

communicated and lived out at all levels of the church.

3. Continue growing the small group ministry through discovering new small group leaders, equipping them to lead, and

releasing them to launch new groups.

Preaching:
1. Effectively communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a relevant, engaging, and transformational way.

2. Serve on the Worship Planning Team develop creative ways to share the message of Jesus Christ.

3. Work with the preaching team in developing and writing the weekly messages.

Monthly Meetings:

• Worship Planning meetings: 2 times per month/1hour each meeting
• Supervision Meeting: 1 per month/ 1hour per
• Weekly staff meeting: 1/ 1hour per

1. Debriefing & problem-solving w/ pastor

2. All meetings average out to 1.45 hours per week.

Technical Skill Requirements:
Knowledge in Microsoft Power Point, Word, Zoom and other conferencing software. Ability to set up and use digital

projectors, wireless/wired speakers, laptops, Bluetooth, and internet enabled flatscreen television platforms.

Contact / Send Resume

Contact Pastor Marty McMichael:
[email protected]

937-248-8819