Small Group Pastor, Hackney

RCCG City of Victory is a thriving church committed to building strong believers through discipleship, community, and the teaching of Gods Word. As part of the global Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), we are passionate about raising spiritually mature believers and fostering a strong sense of belonging within the church family.

Position Overview

We are seeking a spiritually mature and experienced Small Group Pastor with a clear calling to ministry to lead and develop our small group (cell/fellowship) system.

This role is central to discipleship, pastoral care, teaching, and spiritual leadership, ensuring every member is connected, nurtured, and growing in faith.

The position is structured as a Minister of Religion role, involving core spiritual responsibilities such as leading prayer, teaching the Bible, and providing pastoral oversight.

Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and oversight of the churchs small group (cell) system
Develop and implement strategies for discipleship, member integration, and spiritual growth
Lead and coordinate prayer meetings, small group gatherings, and discipleship sessions
Teach the Word of God in small group settings and leadership trainings, ensuring sound biblical doctrine
Recruit, train, and mentor small group leaders for effective ministry
Provide pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and mentorship to leaders and members
Ensure effective follow-up and integration of new members into small groups
Monitor the health, growth, and spiritual engagement of all groups
Organise leadership trainings, Bible teaching sessions, and discipleship programmes
Work closely with pastoral and administrative teams to align small groups with the churchs vision
Support church-wide services, prayer programmes, and ministry activities
Qualifications & Requirements
A committed Christian with a clear calling to pastoral and teaching ministry
Demonstrated experience in leading small groups, discipleship, or pastoral ministry
Strong ability in prayer leadership and Bible teaching
Sound knowledge of biblical doctrine and Christian living
Proven ability to provide pastoral leadership, mentoring, and spiritual oversight
Leadership experience within a church or ministry setting
Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop and manage structured discipleship systems
Completion of RCCG Workers in Training programme and/or RCCG School of Discipleship (or equivalent RCCG-recognised training)
Theological training or ministry qualification (or equivalent ministry experience)