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General SummaryThe Spiritual Formation Pastor is a Lead Team (Executive Level) role responsible for providing vision, leadership, and oversight for adult discipleship and spiritual formation at PaulAnn Church. This position champions a clear and effective pathway that helps adults connect in meaningful community, grow in their relationship with Jesus, and engage in the life and mission of the church.Job Duties & Key ResponsibilitiesAdult Discipleship & Formation* Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for adult ministries, including connection processes,Frontline ministries, Community Life Groups (CLGs), adult discipleship ministries, discipleshippathways, and church membership.* Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for teaching, training, and discipling adults,aligned with the church's mission, values, and discipleship strategy.* Oversee and enhance ministry to new believers, guiding them in faith formation, biblicalunderstanding, and connection to community.* Develop and maintain a plan to increase participation and e ectiveness of groups and pathways.* Identify, develop, and/or select curriculum and resources to support adult discipleship and growth.* Foster a strong, healthy, and growth-oriented culture among leaders and participants.Community Life Groups (CLGs)* Regularly cast vision for Community Life Groups to the congregation.* Organize, administrate, and oversee the CLG structure at PaulAnn.* Recruit, train, and coach CLG Leaders and Coaches.* Lead the planning, promotion, and execution of regular CLG launches and connection initiatives.* Work with the Marriage & Family Pastor to ensure CLGs and related environments effectively serve couples, families, and life-stage groups.Equip Classes* Plan, coordinate, and implement Equip Classes that help adults become grounded in God's Wordfor life application and spiritual growth.* Collaborate with the Marriage & Family Pastor to coordinate Equip Classes that strengthen marriages, parenting, and family life.* Ensure Equip Classes align with the church's overall discipleship pathway and spiritual formation strategy.Ministry Oversight & Leadership* Provide leadership, coaching, evaluation, and goal setting for key sta and volunteer leaders,including:o Volunteer Leaders for CLGs, Bible studies, and classes.o Spiritual Formation Sta : Guest Experience Coordinator, Women's Ministry Coordinator, Recovery Coordinator, Spiritual Formation Assistant* Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development.* Work with the Executive Pastor to build and maintain healthy volunteer pipelines, leadershipdevelopment systems, and team culture.* Function as a member of the church's pastoral sta , providing support in areas such as baptisms,weddings and funerals, pastoral care (hospital and nursing home visitation), preaching and teaching as needed.QualificationsEducation and/or Experience (must have one or more of the following)* Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) preferred* Seminary degree (MDiv or equivalent) a plus* 5 years of related ministry experience preferred* Equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge and Skills* Strong pastoral and relational skills with the ability to disciple and shepherd adults.* Demonstrated leadership and team development abilities, especially in equipping leaders and volunteers.* Solid understanding of discipleship, spiritual formation, and small group ministry.* Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple ministry areas and initiatives.* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.* Ability to analyze and interpret ministry strategy, policies, and procedures.Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates* Pastoral credentials* Current Driver's LicensePersonal Characteristics* A passionate Christ-follower who is spiritually mature, trustworthy, humble, and teachable.* Meets the qualifications of church leadership as outlined in Scripture (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-4).* A collaborative team player who thinks strategically for the whole church, across ministries and generations.* A disciple-maker and developer of leaders who values spiritual depth, organizational clarity, and building clear pathways that help people take their next step with Jesus.* An engaging communicator who is relational and listens well.* Action-oriented, organized, thorough, and dependable.* Demonstrates integrity and trustworthiness as a member of the sta team.* In agreement with and committed to the theology, mission, values, and culture of PaulAnn.