JOB OPENINGS

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:

• 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.