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ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP

Wabash Church - Auburn, WA

Salary/Range: $62,000 to $72,000

Website: http://https://www.wabashchurch.org/jobs

We are a diverse group of believers in Jesus Christ who continuously seek to know Jesus personally, live like Jesus in community, and serve Jesus by serving others in every aspect of the body of Christ.

Because of our commitment to the Great Commission, we seek to give significant opportunity for every person at Wabash to be intentionally discipled and become an intentional disciple maker.

As a full-time Associate Pastor helping with this vision, you will have a critical role performing daily tasks with the following qualifications: Qualities and Qualifications

Affirm, unequivocally, the singular saving nature of Jesus Christ.
Applicant must be currently ordained as a Teaching Elder in the EPC, or able to qualify as a Teaching Elder in the EPC.
Show evidence of not only teaching and encouraging discipleship ministries, but also personally involved in being discipled and intentionally discipling others.
Personal, ongoing involvement in short term missions on a regular basis, both local and foreign, which are founded upon the Great Commission.
Actively support lay ministers to develop their role in the church universal and create a safe environment for laity to birth significant projects.
Demonstrate ability to gently navigate potential divisive issues.
Be able to explain why the Bible is the authoritative, inspired Word of God in a coherent, relevant, and understandable way for average people.
Be open to various expressions of the Holy Spirit within the body.
Exhibit humility, be teachable and demonstrate a leading by the Holy Spirit through regular prayer and being in the Word.
Possess proven exegetical abilities.
Seeks personal spiritual growth.
Possess the ability to listen well.
Is an active encourager.
Specific Responsibilities

Champion the Life Group ministry of Wabash by:

Having an eye towards funneling members and/or attendees into groups.
Having direct oversight of Life Group/Missional Community ministry leadership including, but not limited to recruiting, training, and encouraging leaders through regular contact.
Train and support groups willing to become Missional Communities to impact the communities surrounding Wabash Church and beyond.
Intentionally shepherd the members and attendees of Wabash Church.
Work directly with Welcome Committee in the maintaining of greeter, safety, and welcome ministry.
Work closely with the Senior Pastor in creating a path of membership for attendees.
Work collegially with all of staff in identifying and supporting active disciple makers in all ministries.
Work closely in a mentoring relationship with the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff. This will involve specific assignments or responsibilities deemed beneficial for growth as determined by the Senior Pastor.
Preach, teach, and assist in worship at the direction of the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff.
Maintain regular office hours.
Submit to Washington State Patrol background check.