Job Description

Discipleship Associate

Schedule: Flexible, including some evenings and Sundays

About the Role

The Discipleship Associate helps cultivate a church community where people connect deeply, grow in their faith, and become fully devoted followers of Jesus. This role supports the development of a strong discipleship ecosystem at Village Church, providing strategic, administrative, and relational leadership across Community Groups, classes, gatherings, retreats, and Alpha.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Discipleship Pastors in developing Community Group content, communication, training, and structures.
• Coordinate weekly curriculum communications and oversee processes that help people connect with Community Groups.
• Lead initial Community Group Leader training across Hub sites and develop resources to equip leaders.
• Plan and lead Hub discipleship classes and gatherings, including Women’s Gatherings, the annual Community Group Leader Conference, and Village Financial.
• Lead the annual church-wide Alpha program and Alpha Retreat, and support bi-annual Men’s and Women’s Retreats.
• Recruit, train, and equip volunteers for discipleship initiatives.
• Coordinate venues and logistics for Hub discipleship programs and events.
• Collaborate with the Discipleship team to strengthen community, develop leaders, and support spiritual growth.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Aligned with the mission, focus, and strategy of Village Church.
• Demonstrates the biblical character qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy and Titus and fulfils the expectations of Village Church membership.
• Actively pursues spiritual growth and a deepening relationship with Jesus.
• 5+ years of church ministry experience preferred.
• Proven experience leading teams, developing individuals, recruiting, and training volunteers.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Relational leadership skills, with a pastoral, collaborative, and people-focused approach.
• Adaptable, solution-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced ministry environment.

What Success Looks Like

• People are growing in their faith, connecting in community, serving, and taking meaningful steps in their discipleship journey.
• Community Group leaders and volunteers are equipped, supported, and thriving in their roles.
• Discipleship programs and events are well organized, effective, and aligned with the mission of Village Church.
• All responsibilities are completed efficiently and collaboratively, with the Gospel at the centre of all ministry.

Benefits

Salary: $27,000- $28,500

20 hours/week

3 weeks vacation