Part-time Director of

Christian Discipleship 

Yearly Salary $20,000-$24,000

20 hours a week

 

 

Overview 

Wesley Memorial UMC is hiring a part-time Director of Christian Discipleship to lead and grow our children’s and youth ministries and adult education programs. This person will be responsible for creating and sustaining opportunities for spiritual learning and growth for the congregation and our community in accordance with our church values - “Solidarity, Liberation, Abundance” - and our mission - “Sharing Christ’s Love With Our Neighbors. No Exceptions.”

 

Qualifications and Characteristics 

● An ability to network, lead, and build a team, while working as a team member.

● Authenticity and integrity that reflect the Fruits of the Spirit and a growing relationship with God - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. 

● Experience in designing and maintaining volunteer systems. 

● Effective administrative and communication skills. 

● Prior experience in childcare/education, preferably in a church setting

● Training and/or education in Christian Ministry, Education, Psychology, or related field. 

● Able to pass a Safe Sanctuary Screening. 

● Able to work well with Microsoft Word, Google Drive, and social media. ● Willingness to be a collaborative partner with staff of the church and Lead Pastor. 

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Preferred Skills 

● BA or equivalent experience 

● Background in Music 

● Strong organizational skills 

● Budgeting Experience 

● Fluency in Spanish

 

Responsibilities 

● Develop the discipleship programs of the church to ensure effectiveness in promoting the mission and vision of Wesley Memorial UMC. 

● Make sure the kids are welcomed, safe and taken care of 

● Supervise education staff 

● Represent and advocate for their ministries 

● Plan and coordinate, in consultation with the Lead Pastor, a discipleship program for all ages at Wesley Memorial. 

● Develop relationships with families connected to Wesley Memorial. ● Oversee and help recruit volunteers to lead education programming on Sunday mornings. 

● Meet with Lead Pastor, Minister of Music and Hybrid - Office Administrator weekly for staff meetings. 

● Provides reports as requested to the Lead Pastor. 

● Develops and submit an annual budget for Discipleship to the Leadership Board, and oversee expenditure of the approved budget.

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TO APPLY: 

Please send an email to mseaton@wesleymumc.org stating your interest and background.

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