Plymouth Covenant Church

Adult Discipleship Pastor

Plymouth,
Minnesota

About This Organization

Plymouth Covenant Church is a growing and collaborative Evangelical Covenant church committed to helping people abide in Jesus, be transformed by Him, and live on mission with Him. The church is known for its healthy staff culture, strong sense of unity, and relational approach to ministry, creating an environment where leaders are encouraged to develop people rather than simply manage programs. Plymouth Covenant values biblical teaching, spiritual formation, authentic community, and practical discipleship that impacts everyday life. With a focus on building disciples who make disciples, the church is seeking leaders who are spiritually grounded, team-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and passionate about helping people follow the Way of Jesus together.

Position Description

The Adult Discipleship Pastor will provide leadership for the spiritual formation and discipleship of adults at Plymouth Covenant Church, helping people move from casual attendance to active, reproducing disciples of Jesus. This pastor will develop and lead clear pathways for spiritual growth, oversee adult groups and care ministries, equip leaders, and help cultivate a churchwide culture of discipleship rooted in abiding in Jesus, transformation, and living on mission. The ideal candidate is a relational and emotionally intelligent leader who can teach with clarity, build and develop teams, and shepherd people through every stage of life and faith. This role works closely with staff and volunteers to create environments where adults are known, formed, cared for, and equipped to disciple others.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and lead a clear adult discipleship pathway that helps people grow from new believers into mature followers of Jesus who make disciples.
  • Build and oversee environments for spiritual formation, including groups, Bible studies, leadership development, and relational discipleship opportunities.
  • Equip and develop volunteer and lay leaders to effectively shepherd, disciple, and care for adults throughout the church.
  • Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance for adults navigating life transitions, marriage and family challenges, grief, and other personal needs.
  • Teach and preach biblically grounded, engaging messages that communicate Scripture with clarity, authenticity, and practical application.
  • Collaborate closely with church staff and ministry leaders to ensure adult ministry aligns with the overall mission, vision, and values of Plymouth Covenant Church.
    Create systems and strategies that help adults become known, cared for, challenged, and actively engaged in living on mission with Jesus.
  • Lead with humility, emotional intelligence, and relational wisdom while fostering a healthy, collaborative, and high-trust ministry culture.

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