Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Care

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OVERVIEW

Denver Baptist Church in Denver, NC is seeking an Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Care. The Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Care is responsible for membership, assimilation and engagement, the development and promotion of adult educational ministries, and providing pastoral care to the members of DBC. This ministry role will focus on proactive member care, developing corporate discipleship structures, providing 1-1 discipleship, and building out a biblical counseling culture.

Denver Baptist is an elder-led, congregationally governed church. Upon confirmation by the congregation, this person will join the elder team and perform the general duties of a pastor.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Meets the biblical qualifications for elder (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–5)

  • M.Div or equivalent preferred

  • In agreement with DBC's statement of faith and church covenant

  • Proven pastoral leadership experience overseeing ministries and leaders

  • Demonstrated ability to design, strengthen, and implement a church-wide discipleship pathway

  • Doctrinally sound, relationally wise, and committed to the priorities of Denver Baptist Church

  • Committed to historic Baptist ecclesiology and practice

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain a vital relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, study of God's Word, worship, personal evangelism, and fellowship with believers

  • Nurture a healthy and growing relationship with his wife and family (If married)

  • Give leadership to the church's educational ministry, including Bible Fellowship and small groups, and lead adults toward becoming disciples who advance the Gospel

  • Recruit and schedule all teachers for Bible Fellowship classes, small groups, and other discipleship classes

  • Oversee the curriculum for the Adult Bible Fellowship and small groups

  • Oversee processes and assimilation of new members into the life of the church

  • Give oversight to the Men's and Women's Ministry

  • Prepare and oversee budgets for Discipleship and Care Ministries

  • Develop counseling resources and pastoral care processes for DBC members

  • Devote time weekly to pastoral counseling

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Pastor

MORE INFO & APPLYING

  • This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive salary and benefits package. The ideal candidate can start in the summer or Fall of 2026.

For a full job description and more information please click the button below. To apply please submit applications to personnel@denverbaptist.com.

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