Discipleship Pastor

The Organization

Wellspring Church exists to make disciples of Jesus who are marked by worship, formation, and mission. Our vision is to renew the city and spark a movement of new churches that proclaim the glory of God’s Kingdom in a broken world. Our community is alive in the Spirit, grounded in the Gospel, and shaped through the historic liturgy of the Church.

The Position

Wellspring is seeking a full-time Discipleship Pastor to equip and pastor the congregation as they grow in Christ by “walking in Christ with one another for the sake of others.” This is a highly relational and strategic leadership role focused on creating clear and compelling pathways for spiritual formation, connection, and maturity.

The Discipleship Pastor will oversee the full Discipleship Pathway, help cultivate belonging in the church body, and equip people to grow as disciple-makers. This position reports to the Executive Pastor of Ministry and serves as part of the Ministry Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

Oversee Discipleship Pathway:

Ensure ongoing next steps for spiritual growth through the full Discipleship Pathway (Sunday Worship → Serving → Alpha → Discovery Class → Discipleship Groups → Catechism → Disciple-Making)
Partner with the Mission Pastor on Alpha
Oversee Discipleship Groups across the church
Supervise the Adult Formation Assistant Director
Lead and support the Men’s and Women’s Discipleship Leadership Teams
Oversee Catechism classes and Confirmation
Develop curriculum for classes and Formation Labs, raising up teachers and leaders
Equip the congregation in evangelism and disciple-making

Cultivate Belonging:

Oversee recruitment, training, and deployment of Sunday Morning Hospitality Volunteers
Lead Neighborhood Connecting Dinners and help transition them toward deeper community on mission
Manage the Connecting Workflow and support follow-up with new attendees
Supervise the Community Life Administrator

Pastoral Leadership:

Be a welcoming pastoral presence on Sundays and during special services
Provide pastoral care, including baptisms (if ordained), weddings, funerals, and counseling
Preach occasionally if gifted and called

Ministry Team Leadership:

Participate in Ministry Lead meetings, strategic planning, and vision-setting for the church
Manage staff and ministry budgets related to discipleship
Mentor emerging leaders through the 3 Streams Institute

Requirements

A mature and growing disciple of Jesus, marked by:
Grounding in the Gospel
Life in the Holy Spirit
Formation through the liturgy
5+ years of church ministry experience, including leadership of programs and teams
Master of Divinity or Theology from an accredited seminary (preferred)
Ordained Anglican clergy (preferred)
Proven ability to design and lead discipleship strategies and curriculum
Strong background in pastoral care and leadership development
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Emotionally healthy, self-aware, and team-oriented

Salary + Benefits

Salary: $90,000–$95,000
Medical + Dental Insurance
2–4 Weeks Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays