Seeking a candidate who is spiritually mature, theologically grounded, and called to pastoral ministry. Should demonstrate a passion for discipling adults and equipping them to grow in Christ through biblical community, transformational teaching, and missional living. Must possess strong leadership skills and a collaborative spirit, able to build teams and develop leaders across a variety of adult ministry areas. Should be committed to Mount Vernon’s mission to make disciples and foster a church-wide culture of spiritual growth and biblical engagement. Clear communication, both verbal and written, and the ability to lead with vision and care are essential. Hours Requirement: Full-Time Exempt (minimum of 40 hours/week) Days Requirement: Sundays – Thursdays Others as needed Time Preferences: Sundays   8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; with evening programming Mondays 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays   9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (8 hours throughout this day) Thursdays  9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Weekends as needed Supervised by: Senior Associate Pastor Skills Required: • Theological grounding in general with specific knowledge of biblical discipleship. • Strong grasp of biblical discipleship principles and adult spiritual formation • Ability to develop and implement a church-wide discipleship strategy • Experience recruiting, training, and equipping volunteer leaders • Strong organizational and administrative abilities • Ability to teach effectively in various adult ministry contexts • Experience leading teams and working collaboratively with committees Job Description: • Provide leadership, vision, and oversight for all adult discipleship ministries at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. • Lead a comprehensive discipleship strategy to help adults grow in their faith and connect in biblical community. • Give direction to all adult ministry areas including but not limited to: Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Singles Ministry, Marriage Ministry, College and Young Adults Ministry, Recreation Ministry, Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF) • Identify, recruit, train, and support ABF teachers and other adult ministry leaders. • Curate and select discipleship curriculum and group resources that support spiritual maturity and life application. • Supervise related ministry assistants and oversee scheduling, task coordination, communication, and promotion of adult discipleship and community opportunities. • Lead the Adult Discipleship Partnership Committee (ADPC) in evaluating, supporting, and planning for ongoing ministry effectiveness and alignment with the church’s mission. • Oversee adult discipleship ministry budgets and resource planning. • Regularly teach and speak in adult ministry environments as needed. • Work collaboratively with other ministry areas and pastoral staff to support the overall mission and vision of the church. • Support and collaborate church-wide assimilation efforts to help people connect and grow through adult ministry pathways. • Provide pastoral care and encouragement to adults, including hospital visits, funerals, and weddings as needed, in coordination with the Pastoral Care Pastor. • Other duties as assigned.