At HOPE Church, we don’t just gather for worship; we are deeply embedded in our Grand Forks and surrounding communities through our childcare center, food pantry and care center, and our Midtown District Mall which we own and operate. On any given Sunday,
there are 1,500-1,600 of us that gather for engaging worship and strong, Biblical teaching. We have identified that our next great opportunity is internal spiritual and relational growth. With a major campus expansion underway and a new lead pastor from within
our existing team, we are currently seeking a Pastor of Adult Ministries to bridge the gap between our high-impact community outreach and personal spiritual formation/discipleship by developing and leading a robust adult ministry.
Check out a recent short video our team produced to help capture a bit of our story: https://youtu.be/LvCrmLXsBRo
We welcome the opportunity to visit with candidates interested in joining what God is doing at HOPE Church in Grand Forks, ND! Find out more information about HOPE Church and discover how to apply at www.gfhope.org/employment.
MINISTRY SUMMARY
The Pastor of Discipleship provides leadership and direction for the spiritual formation and growth of HOPE Church. Rooted in our mission to Let God love You, Love Him in return, and Love Others in Jesus name, this role equips attenders to become fully devoted
followers of Jesus who live out their faith in everyday life. Through developing environments, relationships, and pathways for growth, including but not limited to small groups, the Pastor of Discipleship helps people move from initial connection to active
participation in worship, service, and witness—so that the church increasingly reflects the transforming power of Christ in our community and beyond.
MINISTRY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
* Develop and implement - in collaboration with the Lead Pastor and Strategy Team, and in alignment with HOPE Church’s mission, vision, and culture—a comprehensive adult discipleship strategy that includes small groups, study classes, mentoring, and service
opportunities.
* Recruit, equip, and empower volunteers to actively lead and participate in discipleship ministries. As a “leader of leaders,” the Pastor of Discipleship will cultivate a multiplying culture of spiritual growth in which discipleship becomes the shared work
of the whole church, not solely church staff.
* Teach and preach as part of the adult discipleship ministry and, when invited, in Sunday worship gatherings (approximately 3–4 times per year).
QUALIFICATIONS
* Ability to work collaboratively, receive direction, and adapt in a dynamic ministry environment.
* Demonstrated experience in pastoral care, visitation, chaplaincy, or related ministry roles.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to listen well, provide care with compassion, and guide individuals through difficult seasons.
* Be able to respond to crisis situations in a calm, gracious, and confident manner.
* Experience in recruiting and training volunteers
* Be able to relate to people in a variety of settings, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills (i.e. groups, individuals, all ages, etc.)
* Communicate effectively with staff, church members, people in the community.
* Experience in managing a team.
* A bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, or a related field required; seminary education or Master of Divinity preferred.
HOPE STAFF TEAM EXPECTATIONS
* Be devoted to Jesus— Maintain a sincere, growing walk with Christ, His Church, and pursue excellence in His service.
* Be aligned with HOPE’s beliefs— Support and uphold the doctrine, mission, vision, and values of HOPE Church and the Evangelical Covenant denomination.
* Live with integrity and ethics— Practice Christ-honoring character, honesty, and self-control in every area of life.
* Engage in worship rhythm— Participate weekly in worship services and be available for occasional evening gatherings.
* Be present in meetings— Attend staff and ministry meetings as needed.
* Work as one team— Build relationships, communicate concerns biblically and promptly, and contribute to a collaborative staff culture.
* Honor confidentiality— Protect sensitive information and foster trust, integrity, and respect.
* Model generosity— We anticipate our staff are tithing faithfully to HOPE Church or taking steps to move in that direction as a witness of Kingdom investment (Matthew 6:19–20).
* Develop leaders and volunteers— Equip and empower volunteers within ministry areas.
* Communicate and coordinate well— Keep staff and leadership informed so ministry efforts move in unity.
* Demonstrate professionalism— Maintain a neat appearance, an organized workspace, and communicate clearly with Senior Leadership.
* Serve beyond your lane— Offer assistance to other ministry areas when appropriate.
* Protect HOPE’s witness— Represent HOPE Church in ways that guard its reputation, unity, and ministry impact.
* Understand the consequence of expectations— Failure to consistently meet expectations may result in review and possible dismissal.
* Exit with honor— If employment concludes, do so in a way that protects the unity and ministry of HOPE Church.
Additionally, all HOPE Staff are required to affirm our “Staff Culture and Values” Commitment.
HOPE Church is an Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) in Grand Forks, ND.