Director of Discipleship and Evangelization
Director of Discipleship and Evangelization
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Join Our Team as a Director of Discipleship and Evangelization!
Are you passionate about spreading the Good News of the Gospel and helping others grow in their faith Do you have experience leading and empowering others to become true disciples of Christ If so we have the perfect opportunity for you!
The parishes of St Francis of Assisi Pastorate (St Katharine Drexel Sioux Falls and St Nicholas Tea St Christina Parker and St Magdalen Lennox) are seeking a full time Director of Discipleship and Evangelization.
To apply submit a cover letter and resume to Anne Williams Pastorate Business Manager at .
Position Summary:
The Director of Discipleship & Evangelization as a lifelong Catholic missionary disciple gives direction to evangelization efforts in the Pastorate. The Director will incorporate a personal expression of the Bishops vision of being a lifelong Catholic missionary disciple through Gods love while attending to active parishioners the inactive community and the unchurched and is therefore involved in the renewal and formation of ministries within the Pastorate and outreach and welcome toward those not active or connected with the Church. Goals of the position include fostering conversion and growth in discipleship among the faithful develop a welcoming and vibrant community animate and equip parishioners to evangelize by witness word and action and enhance communication within and beyond the Pastorate community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Evangelization and Discipleship:
Using your personal experience of the Vision through Gods love aid others in developing a personal relationship with God as the heart of their Catholic faith.
Learn understand and utilize the Diocesan Pathway of Discipleship.
Plan and coordinate adult inquiry and faith formation opportunities after guidance and leadership by the Pastor.
Coordinate lead or serve as resource to ministries of outreach welcome and renewal.
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
Evangelization/Outreach initiative
New member welcome
Hospitality ministry
Baptism preparation and followup with families
Prayer Ministry
Religious Education to include confirmation retreat and sacramental preparation of the students.
Returning Catholics
Various faith sharing groups
Parish missions
Collaborate with other parish ministries Catholic parishes and organizations to plan and implement strategies for the greater community.
Planning and Administration:
Collaborate with pastor other staff and appropriate councils and committees to articulate a vision for evangelization in the Pastorate.
Plan and implement strategies to reach active parishioners inactive Catholics and the unchurched in the community.
Assist and collaborate with other parish leaders to collect and analyze data for pastoral planning e.g. parish census needs assessment interest surveys or area demographic research.
Evaluate programs to determine strengths areas for improvement and future needs.
Assist and collaborate with other parish leaders on a program calendar taking into consideration local events seasonal and annual opportunities and the master Pastorate calendar.
Assist and collaborate with other Pastorate personnel and parishioner groups in the use of Pastorate facilities.
Prepare and monitor the budget and maintain supplies for Pastorate evangelization working to be the best steward of the funds entrusted to the Pastorate.
Assist and collaborate with other Pastorate personnel to ensure Safe Environment requirements are met by all staff volunteers and students.
Communication and Public Relations:
Public speaking in small and large groups to include: conducting prespeech research outlining and writing speech scripts rehearsing and perfecting speech delivery answering questions and follow up.
Collaborate in Pastorate communications using multiple means (web bulletin newsletters social media) to create engaging and creative content enhancing communication with parishioners and with the public beyond.
Review and update Pastorate website on a regular basis and manage content across social media platforms.
Promote programs and events using digital and print media including email website bulletin notices flyers posters social media and diocesan and local newspapers.
Keep current on communications and technological trends and looks for opportunities to use this information to communicate effectively with the Pastorate family and local community.
Leadership:
Utilize and lead a team in Evangelization and Discipleship efforts.
Participate as an active member of the parish staff.
Attend Pastorate staff and other various meetings.
Guide Pastorate committees in aligning efforts with the overall vision of evangelizing.
Act as a resource person and initiate faithbuilding initiatives to promote and provide faithbuilding opportunities.
Attend respective Diocesan and Pastorate workshops/programs as needed.
Other:
Visibly engaged at Pastoral events a must.
Foster positive public relations in and outside the parish/school.
Create operating procedures for each aspect of the position.
All other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications:
Primary:
Practicing Roman Catholic who possesses sound knowledge of the Catholic faith and of the Church hierarchy.
Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Churchs teachings and the Bishops Diocesan Vision through the varied ministry activities expected of this position.
Willingness and ability to act as a personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both ones professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church including without limitation the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church.
Education:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Theology or another related field is required.
A Masters Degree in Theology or other related field or at least five years of professional experience and ongoing formal education is preferred.
Experience:
Experience in training delegation empowering and supervision preferred.
Other Elements:
Baptized Confirmed and active Catholic required.
Understanding and commitment to live the Vision of being a lifelong Catholic missionary disciple through Gods love.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Deep knowledge of Scripture Catholic theology spirituality and psychology/methods.
Familiar with Church documents relating to evangelization.
Understanding of the dynamics of Christian conversion faith development and disciplemaking.
Working knowledge in MS Office products.
Professional working attitude and collaborative approach.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Project management skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to make decisions attentive to details and troubleshoot.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others and help lead our parish community in discipleship and evangelization we invite you to apply for the position of Director of Discipleship today!
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
