Director Of Discipleship Ministries

Job Title:                      Director of Discipleship Ministries 

Summary: Responsible for the overall Christian Education Program of the church from birth until the church triumphant.

Skills Required:

• Proven leadership abilities
• Knowledge and Vision of Discipleship Assimilation
• Passion for working with all ages
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in planning and coordination
• Ability to coordinate and manage volunteers
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Coordinate, plan, implement, and supervise the overall Discipleship Ministries of the church.
• Supervise the Children’s Director and Youth Director.
• Suggests, provides resources, and orders materials/curriculum for the St. John’s Discipleship Ministries, including training of Children and Adult Sunday School Teachers, and Adult Christian Education opportunities like Disciple Bible Study, Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) etc. 
• Coordinate with the Church Council to develop and implement annual goals, budget, and ministries for all ages. 
• Empower others to participate the ministries of St. John’s- Missions, Methodist Men & Women, Bible Studies, Safety, Children and Youth, etc.
• Responsible for recruiting, training, enabling, and resourcing teachers and other leaders educational ministry of the church- Sunday School Teachers, Small Group Leaders, and other lay ministries.
• Work with Associate Minister for Missions, Evangelism, and Young Adult Ministries to meet the specific needs of Young Adults
• Work with the Senior Adult Council to support and facilitate older adult ministries
• Make sure that our facilities and procedures provide a "safe sanctuary" for our children and vulnerable adults, and that St John’s Safe Sanctuary Policy is current and adhered to in all children's and adult programs and ministries.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Nurture personal spirituality through prayer, Bible Study, accountability of other believers, personal retreat, and worship
• Continue learning and growing in the Christian faith and take advantage of opportunities to enhance the ministries at St John’s
• Attend weekly staff meetings unless absence is approved by your supervisor
• Maintain a positive culture and team spirit among the St. John’s staff by modeling the core values of the church and supporting the Senior Minister’s vision for the church
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor

Required Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

Children’s Director and Youth Director