Director of Discipleship and Connectional Ministries
POSITION TITLE : Director of Discipleship and Connectional Ministries
POSITION PURPOSE: To make disciples of Jesus Christ
POSITION STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Directing Pastor
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
POSITION PURPOSE: To make disciples of Jesus Christ
POSITION STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Directing Pastor
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of associate degree in religious or related field of study.
- Minimum of two years’ discipleship experience within a church setting preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills in relating to members and diverse communities.
- Thorough understanding of the United Methodist Church and Wesleyan perspective.
- Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and social media resources.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Affirm and embrace the vision and mission of Peoria First United Methodist Church.
- Demonstrate personal lifestyle and values consistent with spiritual leadership.
- Commit to working in a close, supportive, positive manner with pastoral and lay staff.
POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Support, mentor, and encourage adult Sunday School class and small group leaders.
- Direct leadership teams invite, equip, organize, appreciate, and spiritually support staff and lay persons who are called to use their gifts in ministry.
- Evaluate and continually improve resource needs for growth in discipleship and education.
- Provide leadership training and maintain existing growth groups.
- Connect with Sunday school and small group leaders to learn who is involved, what material they frequently use, and the social makeup of each group.
- Develop a system for members to welcome and glean pertinent information about guests in order to help connect them to life within the church.
- Attend various worship services on a consistent basis to discern which style might best serve each newcomer’s needs.
- Contact local missions and ministries with whom the church is connected on a regular basis to determine volunteer possibilities.
- Maintain database system for tracking newcomers to the church and for offering connections with established disciples and church-life opportunities.
- Collaborate with staff and lay leaders on connectional and volunteer needs.
- Serve as liturgist for traditional worship service on routine basis.