Associate Pastor Of Discipleship — Discipleship and outreach | Midland, MI

We are seeking a dynamic, relational and compassionate Associate Pastor of Discipleship who is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus.

The associate pastor of discipleship will provide leadership, vision, and oversight for the discipleship ministries of Midland Evangelical Free Church. This pastor will cultivate a culture of spiritual growth and gospel-centered community by developing and implementing a clear discipleship pathway and overseeing the ministries that support it.

Our heart is to partner with people—walking alongside them as they learn to enjoy God more deeply, embrace His Word more fully and engage His world more intentionally.

Compensation for this position ranges from $65,000–$85,000, plus benefits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Discipleship Pathway Development

• Design, develop and implement a comprehensive discipleship pathway that helps individuals grow from first-time connection to full maturity in Christ.
• Collaborate with the lead pastor and ministry staff to ensure all ministries align with and support the pathway.

2. Adult Discipleship & Education

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all adult discipleship efforts within MEFC.
• Plan and implement adult education opportunities (classes, workshops and seminars) that foster biblical literacy, spiritual maturity and missional living.

3. Care Teams & Congregational Care

• Oversee MEFC’s Care Ministries, including Stephen Ministry, care teams, visitation and support.
• Equip and empower volunteers and lay leaders to provide compassionate, Christ-centered care.
• Partner with the lead pastor and elders to ensure consistent and comprehensive pastoral care.
• Personally engage in counseling, visitation, weddings, funerals and crisis care as needed.

4. Missions & Outreach

• Oversee MEFC’s Go Local and Go Global ministries, serving as the primary pastoral contact for the lay leaders from those ministries.
• Partner with the lead pastor and ministry staff to strengthen outreach and community engagement efforts.

5. Pastoral Team & Leadership

• Serve as an active member of the pastoral team, contributing to preaching, worship leadership and church-wide vision implementation as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, strategic planning and leadership development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent degree from an accredited evangelical seminary.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of ministry experience, including demonstrated leadership in discipleship, small group ministry or pastoral care.
• Doctrinal Alig