The Discipleship Pastor provides strategic leadership and oversight for all discipleship ministries at Center Grove.

This role directly leads the Adult Life Groups ministry and provides leadership oversight for:

• Students
• Kids
• Young Adults
• Member Care
• Missions

This pastor ensures that every ministry area is aligned with the church’s mission, vision, and values, and that each ministry is intentionally designed to make disciples who make disciples. The role requires both big-picture strategy and hands-on leadership, working closely with pastors, directors, staff, and volunteers across multiple ministry areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adult Life Groups (Direct Leadership)
• Recruit, train, coach, and encourage Life Group leaders to shepherd people effectively
• Develop and provide curriculum as needed
• Build systems and processes that foster group health and multiplication
• Lead and oversee Discipleship Mentoring Groups (DMGs)
• Partner with parents in the spiritual formation of their families

Young Adults (Oversight):

• Collaborate with the Young Adult Pastor to reach and disciple Gen Z (ages 18–29)
• Support monthly gatherings, Life Groups, and DMGs
• Ensure young adults are actively serving and using their spiritual gifts

Student Ministry (Oversight):

• Partner with the Student Pastor to prioritize Sunday small groups and midweek gatherings
• Collaborate on high-impact retreats and camps that call students to life-shaping decisions
• Help develop a “Call to Ministry” pathway for students interested in vocational ministry
• Ensure volunteers are continually recruited, trained, and developed

Kids Ministry (Oversight)

• Work with the Kids Director to build strong volunteer pipelines and discipleship systems
• Ensure age-appropriate discipleship steps at every life stage
• Partner with parents through tools and training for family discipleship
• Collaborate on an excellent and gospel-centered Kids Summer Adventure week

Member Care (Oversight):

• Partner with the Member Care Pastor to meet the practical and spiritual needs of the church
• Assist in developing care ministries such as grief care, divorce care, and similar programs

Missions (Oversight):

• Collaborate with the Missions Pastor to advance Center Grove’s local, national, and global missions vision

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with the church’s membership and next-steps process
• Preach and teach as requested by the Lead Pastor
• Support additional projects as assigned by the Lead or Executive Pastor

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

• The ideal candidate is a relational, strategic shepherd with a deep passion for discipleship and spiritual formation.
• Experience & Skills
• Graduate degree from an accredited, theologically sound seminary
• 5–7 years of progressive ministry leadership experience
• Proven ability to build ministries, multiply groups, and lead teams
• Strong communicator in both teaching and interpersonal settings
• Strategic thinker with attention to systems, processes, and details
• Comfortable managing multiple ministries and complex projects
• Experience leading in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Character & Leadership Attributes
• A growing, healthy walk with Christ marked by integrity and spiritual discipline
• A shepherd’s heart with exceptional relational and listening skills
• Loyal and supportive of the Lead Pastor’s vision and leadership
• Emotionally mature, able to handle sensitive situations with discretion
• Organized, adaptable, and able to lead through change
• Committed to personal health, healthy boundaries, and family life
• Cultural Fit
• Aligns with Center Grove’s theological convictions and ministry philosophy
• Thrives in a team-oriented, pastor-led, staff-directed environment
• Values excellence without losing sight of grace and people