Title: Coordinator of Adult Discipleship and Evangelization Location: St Paul in Westerville, Ohio Full Time/Benefits Eligible This position has reopened and is accepting applications until August 1st. St. Paul the Apostle Church is seeking a passionate and dynamic Coordinator of Adult Discipleship and Evangelization to guide and expand opportunities for faith enrichment, outreach, and evangelization among our adult parishioners. Serving a vibrant community of 4,200 families and supporting the spiritual growth of our 900 K-8 students, this role is pivotal in fostering an active, faith-sharing community that invites all to deepen their relationship with Christ and share their faith confidently with others. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (to include but not limited to) - Adult Faith Formation:
- Develop, implement, and oversee engaging faith formation programs such as Bible studies, prayer groups, retreats, and sacramental preparation for adults.
- Cultivate a culture of ongoing spiritual development and active participation in parish life.
- Evangelization & Outreach Leadership:
- Lead parish efforts to evangelize, inviting inactive and unchurched adults into community life through personal outreach, small groups, and special initiatives.
- Create and promote evangelization programs, training parishioners to confidently share their faith and become evangelists.
- Develop strategies to reach new members and bring others to an active faith life within the parish.
- Leadership & Ministry Coordination:
- Serve as the primary leader for adult evangelization initiatives, coordinating with existing ministries and fostering the growth of new evangelization efforts.
- Support parishioners in becoming confident witnesses and hosts of faith in their daily lives and community.
- Community Engagement & Integration:
- Collaborate with other parish ministries, youth, and school programs to integrate evangelization and faith formation efforts.
- Partner with priests, staff, and volunteers to ensure faith sharing is central to parish life.
- Communication & Promotion:
- Promote faith formation and evangelization activities through parish bulletins, social media, website, and personal invitations.
- Build and sustain relationships with parishioners to encourage participation and faith-sharing opportunities.
- Assessment & Strategic Planning:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of faith formation and evangelization programs, seeking feedback for continuous improvement.
- Develop innovative strategies to deepen faith and expand evangelization efforts in response to community needs.
QUALIFICATONS - Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministries, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience in adult faith formation, evangelization, or parish leadership.
- Deep understanding of Catholic doctrine and evangelization techniques.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Motivated to inspire and empower parishioners to share their faith confidently.
- Proficient in digital tools, social media, and online engagement strategies.
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