Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Care

Snyder Memorial Baptist Church

Fayetteville, NC 28305

Denomination: Baptist - Other

Category: Associate Pastor

Church Size: 500 - 750

Salary: Not specified

Posted on: June 25, 2025

Time Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Position Title: Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Care
Reports To: Senior Pastor
Status:  Full-Time
Location: Snyder Memorial Baptist Church – 701 Westmont Drive - Fayetteville, NC
               
Profile
* Discipleship: Understanding an interest in emerging trends and small group* ministry where people study the Bible for life application, pray with and for one another, and thus experience, accountability, belonging, and care
* Care:  Triage counseling, premarital, counseling, referral acumen, and hospital visitation
* Mid – career: Five to ten years of experience in a similar ministry position
* Leadership:  Organizing, training, and resourcing small group leaders
* Communicator:  Public speaking, writing, and on camera
* Relational:  An outgoing people, person who cares deeply for the well-being of others
* Team Player: Responsible for Snyder's Eleven Core Beliefs, stated purpose, and other duties that the church or team may require
* Ministerial duties: Officiant of weddings and funerals
 
General Responsibilities:

Small Group Discipleship
* Recruit and train new small group leaders.**
* Develop and maintain a support system for small group leaders. Shepherd the shepherds.
* Establish a training routine for small group leaders that includes how to:
* Study the Bible for life application
* Create a place of belonging
* Facilitate care among group members
* Start a new group from an existing group
* Collaborate with the Director of Children's Ministry, the Director of the Snyder Learning Center, and the Student Minister in developing and implementing a discipleship strategy from birth to high school graduation that is congruent with the churche's purpose. Lead and support these three team members and their efforts to make disciples of Jesus.
* Collaborate with the Connections Director to provide a "clear pathway" to small group discipleship experiences, as well as to service opportunities in the church.
* Consistently meet with the church's Senior Pastor, making him aware of small group growth, and how he can support the growth.
 
Care
* Facilitate small groups in caring for those experiencing care needs such as hospitalization, death of family, job, loss, etc.
* Make contact with those connected to our church, who are experiencing sickness (hospital visitation), grief, or personal crisis.
* Aid grieving families in planning funerals and memorials.
* Ready to preach and teach the Bible as the authoritative word of God.
 
*Small Groups include but are not limited to Sunday School, topical studies, need-based, or season of life-based.  While most of Snyder's groups meet during the Sunday School hour on campus, small groups also meet on other days of the week, both on and off campus.
**The Nominating Committee will aid in recruiting leaders.

Application Process:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, a statement of faith, and a cover letter. Please send your application to: Bill Wilson - billwilson28@gmail.com

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary and Allowances:
Salary is commensurate with experience (Less Housing)
Housing Allowance
Self-Employment tax reimbursement
Employer-Paid Insurance Premiums
Health benefits (if applicable)
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Ordained Life
Employer-Paid
Proportional Retirement Contributions
Vacation and Sick Leave 

About Snyder Memorial Baptist Church:

Our motto, "Leading People to Discover God, Develop Faith, and Display Christ-like Love", perfectly represents the DNA of our church. It is our sincere love for God, his son Jesus Christ, and His authoritative Word, the Bible, that keeps us united with one another and makes us eager to share His Good News until the whole world hears. We are a big church with a small feel, and a "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" that promotes intimate fellowship and community.
Average Attendance: 600 - 700
Total Membership: 1815
Established: 1949
Churches Started by Snyder Memorial:
Village Drive Baptist – Arran Lakes Baptist - Korean Baptist Mission 

Job Qualifications:

Discipleship: Understanding an interest in emerging trends and small group* ministry where people study the Bible for life application, pray with and for one another, and thus experience, accountability, belonging, and care
Care: Triage counseling, premarital counseling, referral acumen, and hospital visitation
Mid–career: Five to ten years of experience in a similar ministry position
Leadership: Organizing, training, and resourcing small group leaders
Communicator: Public speaking, writing, and on-camera
Relational: An outgoing people-person who cares deeply for the well-being of others
Team Player: Responsible for Snyder's Eleven Core Beliefs, stated purpose, and other duties that the church or team may require
Ministerial duties: Officiant of weddings and funerals 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Care
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Salary:
Not specified
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Worship Style:
Blended
Church Size:
500 - 750

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Contact Name:
Bill Wilson
Address1:
701 Westmont Drive
Address2:
City:
Fayetteville
State or Province:
ZIP Code:
28305
Country:
United States
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