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Pastor of Education and Discipleship

 

mountain brook logoMountain Brook Community Church
Birmingham, Alabama

 

February 13, 2008

Mountain Brook Community Church is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Pastor of Education and Discipleship. This document contains the following:

Additional information about Mountain Brook Community Church can be found at www.mbcc.us. We hope to fill this position as soon as possible. Interested applicants should send a resume to:

If you have any questions please call Kay Wood, Pastoral Assistant at 205/314-5928.

Serving Him,

Peter J. Wright
Chairman, Personnel Team

 

Pastor of Education and Discipleship
Job Description

Purpose

To provide dedicated pastoral oversight and guidance in the development and direction of a comprehensive Christian education and discipleship program that consistently equips MBCC members for spiritual growth and maturity

Scope

Community Groups (Sunday morning adult classes); teacher training and evaluation; small groups; Children’s ministry; mid-week programming; new member education; Men’s and Women’s ministries; and other pastoral duties as needed.

Responsibilities

  1. Provide leadership and direction to the MBCC Community Group ministry, including the development of a long range teaching plan that incorporates both foundational lessons and a more advanced curriculum; development of a training program for Community Group teachers to ensure well-equipped and gifted teaching; and the recruitment, training and periodic evaluation of Community Group leadership. The goal of the Community Group ministry to promote unity, spiritual maturity, Biblical knowledge, assimilation and outreach through Christian education, prayer, fellowship and care.
  2. Develop and implement a dynamic and strategic small group program for adults, including the development of a small group curriculum that stimulates learning, discipleship and care; the recruitment, training and direction of small group leaders; and the periodic evaluation of the small group program to ensure its effectiveness and multiplication. The goal of the small group ministry is to encourage unity, spiritual maturity, accountable relationships, assimilation and outreach through mentoring, discipleship, fellowship and care in a relaxed and informal environment.
  3. Provide oversight and direction for the mid-week programs of MBCC including the Wednesday night suppers and teaching, the Men’s Ministry and the Women’s Ministry. This oversight will include the recruitment and guidance of mature and dedicated leadership for these various ministries. The goal of these mid-week ministries is to continue to promote unity, spiritual maturity, assimilation and outreach through teaching, mentoring, discipleship, fellowship and care.
  4. Develop a foundational doctrine class to be a part of the Discovery Class process (new member process). The purpose of the foundational doctrine class is to ensure fundamental Biblical knowledge and training on the essentials of our faith in order to promote spiritual maturity and unity.
  5. Provide general oversight to the children’s and nursery ministry and staff including the selection and evaluation of curriculum, and the training of teachers.
  6. Serve as an educational resource to various other MBCC ministries, including the Youth, College, Family, Worship and Leadership Development ministries.
  7. Serve as an integral part of the MBCC Pastoral Team whose primary purpose is to lead, teach and shepherd the flock at MBCC under the leadership of the MBCC Elders.
  8. Fulfill other pastoral duties (i.e., weddings, funerals, visitation, etc.) when requested.

Working Relationships

  1. Reports to the Executive Director of Ministries.
  2. Directs the Children’s Ministry Director and the Nursery Director
  3. Works closely with the Elders, the Senior Pastor and the other pastoral staff.
  4. Works with all the MBCC staff in the coordination of ministries.
  5. Works with volunteers in various ministries.

 

Position Profile

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  1. A growing relationship with the Lord.
  2. A Master’s Degree in Theology, or commensurate training and experience, in order to give mature and knowledgeable guidance and direction in the theological training and equipping of MBCC members.
  3. Proven experience in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Christian education and discipleship program.
  4. Proven experience in the development and implementation of a successful small group program.
  5. Proven experience in the evaluation and training of teachers and small group leaders.
  6. At least 10 years of pastoral experience, preferably in a large church setting.
  7. A genuine commitment to the pursuit of excellence in fulfilling all the responsibilities of the Pastor of Education and Discipleship
  8. The heart and passionate desire to lead, teach and shepherd the flock of a local church.
  9. The ability to strategize, organize, implement and manage a variety of ministry plans.
  10. The initiative of a self-starter and the ability to discern the needs of the flock.
  11. A team player with the ability to work well with others and utilize his gifts for the overall good of the ministry.
  12. The doctrinal agreement with MBCC’s Statement of Faith.

 

A History of MBCC

From the start, the purpose of MBCC has been to reach this community with the good news of Jesus Christ. The first service was held in the home of one of our members in Spring 1992, but by the next Sunday the church moved to Mountain Brook Junior High School. When the Montevallo Road facility became available, the church made the move and held its first services there in Fall 1992.
 
God blessed the ministry at that location enabling us to grow, develop our vision, clarify our mission and establish a strong foundation for ministry. Although the facility served us well, our church family grew to the point where we needed a new home. Eventually the door opened for us to purchase our current facility, which was then the campus of Southeastern Bible College. So, once again it was time for us to step out of our comfort zone and follow the Lord in faith. We began meeting at this location in October of 2004.
 
These are exciting days of ministry at Mountain Brook Community Church, yet we firmly believe that our greatest ministry is still ahead. As we review our past, we gain courage to face our future. Truly we can say with the prophet of old, “The Lord’s loving kindnesses indeed never fail. They are new every morning; great is Thy faithfulness.”

 

MBCC Statement of Faith

Augustine said, “In the essentials, unity; in the non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.” The following is a statement of what we consider the essentials.

  1. We believe in the Scripture of the Old and New Testaments as verbally inspired by God, and inerrant in the original writings, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life. (Mt. 5:17-18 and 2 Tim. 3:16-17)
  2. We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6:4-5; Mt. 28:19; John 1:1, 20:28 and 2 Cor. 13:14)
  3. We believe that, as provided and purposed by God and as pre-announced in the prophecies of the Scriptures, the eternal Son of God came into this world that He might manifest God to men and become the Redeemer of a lost world. To this end He was born of the virgin Mary and received a human body and a sinless human nature, thus becoming fully man without ceasing to be fully God. (John 1:1,14; Phil. 2:5-11; Is. 7:14; Mt. 1; 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 5:8 and John 3:16)
  4. We believe that man was created in the image of God and that he fell through sin, and, as a consequence of his sin, incurred not only physical death but spiritual death, becoming dead in trespasses and sin. We also believe that this spiritual death, or total depravity of human nature, has been transmitted to the entire human race, Christ Jesus alone being excepted. Hence, every child of Adam is born with a nature which possesses no spark of divine life and is essentially bad apart from divine grace. (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1; Rom. 3:10, 5:12 and Eph. 2:1)
  5. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice, and that all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. (Heb. 9:11ff, 10:3ff; Is. 53; Rom. 5:8, 6:10 and 2 Cor. 5:14-21)
  6. We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in His ascension into heaven, and His present life there for us as High Priest and Advocate. (I Cor. 15; Rom. 10: 9-10; Acts 1:9; I Peter 3:21b-22 and Heb. 4:14-15, 7:25)
  7. We believe that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will personally return and set up His Kingdom wherein He will rule and reign in righteousness. (Acts 1:11; Mt. 24:44; Heb. 9:28 and Titus 2:13)
  8. We believe that all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit, and thereby become children of God. (Jn. 3, 1:12)
  9. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the blessedness of the saved, and the retribution of the lost. (Acts 24:15; I Thess. 4:13-18; I Cor. 15:51-58; Rev. 20:11-15

 

Information about MBCC

Questions to Keep Us Faithful and Focused

Mountain Brook Community Church exists to develop fully-devoted followers of Christ by …

Celebrating His Presence

Demonstrating His Love

Educating His People for maturity

Motivating His People for Ministry

Penetrating Our Community and the World

What Values Shape The Way We Do Ministry?

We value:

Community Groups

Community groups are crucial to the mission and purpose of Mountain Brook Community Church. They are not simply a nice extra. In fact, community groups are at the heart of who we are as a church. They fulfill four vital functions we rely on to grow in grace and mission:

Shepherd the flock through care, prayer, and communication.
Assimilate new people into the church family.
Fellowship with one another through meaningful interaction.
Equip the saints through application-oriented teaching.

1. Community groups help shepherd the flock.

One of the chief functions of the church is to “shepherd the flock of God among you” (I Peter 5:2). Spiritual leaders must be shepherds. As we continue to grow as a church, it becomes increasingly difficult for the elders to provide genuine spiritual care for each person who calls MBCC home. But we are still responsible to make sure our flock is shepherded. How?

The Jethro Principle (Exodus 18:13-27)

We are applying the Jethro Principle through community groups. Why? Because it is Biblical and it works. As you become actively involved in a community group, you will establish a bond of caring relationships.

Community groups provide a vehicle to communicate information and prayer requests quickly and effectively. They also give members an opportunity to utilize their gifts and resources to meet one another’s needs.

2. Community groups help assimilate new people into the church family.

It’s hard to be new at a church. A letter from the pastor doesn’t help a whole lot. Studies have shown that if a new person makes 6 friends in their first 6 months at a church, they will stay. If they don’t, they won’t.

Community groups make that connection a little easier. Purists may scoff at the shallow conversation around the coffeepot, but scholars in speech communication tell us that these “surface” conversations play a very important role in how we bond together. 
The Community hour meets the same need the small town back porch did a generation ago, where neighbors would visit on balmy summer evenings. We can assume that guests of MBCC are longing for that type of connection. Community groups ease the transition from guest to family member.

3. Community groups help facilitate true fellowship.

Not only do Community groups introduce people to the family, but they also help them become family by growing deeper in relationships with one another. Spontaneous care (the best kind) is generated by organized/programmed care (the necessary kind). Every person who attends a Community group will automatically become a part of an organized Care group. Each Care group has an assigned leader who makes sure that the group is growing it it’s awareness and care of one another.

4. Community groups help equip the saints through application-oriented teaching.

Sunday morning provides a time to join others on the spiritual journey as we learn from gifted teachers. Together we seek to apply God’s Word to everyday life.

Community Groups with Team Leader and Room

 

Elders

A. We are committed to an Elder-led form of leadership and authority. (Acts 14:23; 20:17-31;
I Timothy 5:17: Titus 1:5: I Peter 5:1-3; I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9)

Therefore we:

  1. Maintain a group of biblically qualified men to lead Mountain Brook Community Church.
  2. Follow the Elders as they, under the headship of Christ, guide and shepherd the Body for
    its own good and for the good of the ministry. (Hebrews 13:17)
  3. Arrange opportunities for feedback and input from the Body to the Elders.
  4. Provide access to the Elder meetings for input or questions on a pre-arranged basis.

B. We are committed to a careful process by which Elders are selected:

Step 1 Recommendation of the candidate to the Elders by:

Step 2 Secure permission of the candidate to pursue the process with him.

Step 3 The candidate completes and/or reads the following material:

Step 4 Concurrently with step 3, four members fill out the Qualities Questionnaire on the candidate.

Step 5 Interview of the candidate by representatives of the Elder board.

Step 6 The candidate’s reputation with outsiders is investigated with a simple questionnaire to two non-MBCC people.

Step 7 A “Good Report Ballot” will be given to the congregation.

Step 8 Ordination of the candidate to the office will take place during a Sunday service.

 

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