Campus Employment | Evangelical Free Church of America
Full-Time
Posted: Mar 4, 2026
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Description
The Associate Pastor of Discipleship will provide leadership, vision, and oversight for the discipleship ministries of Midland Evangelical Free Church (MEFC). This pastor will cultivate a culture of spiritual growth and gospel-centered community by developing and implementing a clear discipleship pathway and overseeing the ministries that support it – including Adult Education, Life Groups, and Care Ministries.
The Associate Pastor will also assist the Lead Pastor in areas of outreach, pastoral care, and general shepherding, helping to ensure that MEFC’s mission of developing mature followers of Jesus Christ is lived out throughout the congregation.
Salary: $60K-$89K
Requirements
Education: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent degree from an accredited evangelical seminary.
Experience: Minimum of five years of ministry experience, including demonstrated leadership in discipleship, small group ministry, or pastoral care.
Doctrinal Alignment: Agreement with and affirmation of the EFCA Statement of Faith and commitment to the mission and values of Midland Evangelical Free Church.
Skills & Competencies:
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective discipleship strategies.
- Strong biblical and theological foundation with a passion for spiritual formation.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to recruit, train, and mentor leaders, with demonstrated examples of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry, for building up the body of Christ.
- A collaborative spirit and a shepherd’s heart.
How to Apply
Personal Characteristics
- Deep and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, marked by humility and authenticity.
- Spiritually mature and committed to prayer, Scripture, and community.
- Relationally warm, approachable, and empathetic.
- Passionate about helping people take next steps in faith.
- Team-oriented, teachable, and supportive of MEFC’s vision and leadership.
Reports To:
Lead Pastor
Supervises:
Volunteer leaders and lay teams involved in Adult Education, Life Groups, Men’s, Women’s, Go Local, Go Global, and Care Ministries.
To explore next steps, please submit:
- A cover letter
- A resume
- Links to at least two teaching or preaching videos
Send materials to PastorSearch@midlandfree.org.
Primary Contact:
Email: PastorSearch@midlandfree.org
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