The Director of Discipleship leads the parish's Discipleship Team, developing and implementing comprehensive adult faith formation and evangelization initiatives. This role serves three key populations: active parishioners, inactive Catholics, and the unchurched community.
The Director fosters a culture of intentional discipleship and spiritual growth, builds a welcoming and engaged parish community, and equips parishioners to evangelize through witness, word, and action. This position also plays a central role in strengthening communication within the parish and extending outreach beyond it.
Key Responsibilities Adult Evangelization & Intentional Discipleship Form intentional disciples who conform their hearts and lives to the will of the Father Design and coordinate adult faith formation and inquiry programs Engage in relational ministry to help individuals develop a deeper personal relationship with God Collaborate with parish staff and ministry leaders to advance evangelization efforts Partner with local parishes, schools, and Catholic organizations to serve the broader community Planning & Administration Work with parish leadership to articulate and implement a vision for discipleship and evangelization Develop strategies to engage active parishioners, inactive Catholics, and the unchurched Conduct data collection and analysis (e.g., surveys, census, demographic research) for pastoral planning Evaluate programs and identify opportunities for growth and improvement Maintain a comprehensive ministry calendar aligned with parish-wide scheduling Manage departmental budget and resource allocation Coordinate facility use with parish staff and ministries Communication & Outreach
Collaborate with bulletin editor and Director of Communication to ensure consistent messaging, quality social media content and consistent communications strategies for print and digital platforms Monitor website and social media to ensure effective and current discipleship content Promote events and programs through multiple media outlets Leadership & Team Development Supervise and develop: Youth and Young Adult Discipleship Coordinator Child and Family Discipleship Coordinator Administrative Assistant for Discipleship Recruit, train, and empower volunteers for evangelization initiatives Support and/or coordinate ministries such as: OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Faith-sharing groups Parish missions Baptism preparation Outreach and welcome initiatives Serve as an active member of the Pastor's Leadership Team Act as a resource to the Pastoral Council and Discipleship Commission Participate in diocesan, deanery, and regional initiatives as appropriate
Qualifications 5 years of ministry experience or equivalent Bachelor's degree in theology, catechesis, pastoral ministry, or related field (preferred) Knowledge Practicing Catholic in good standing (required) Eligible for Advanced Religious Education Certification (Archdiocese of Milwaukee) Strong foundation in Scripture, Catholic theology, and spirituality Familiarity with Church documents on evangelization Understanding of program development and pastoral planning Proficiency in Microsoft Office Valid Wisconsin driver's license (preferred) Skills Strong leadership and team-building abilities Excellent verbal and written communication Effective organizational and project management skills Strong presentation and facilitation skills Ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers Abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Sound judgment and decision-making skills Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability Ability to maintain confidentiality
Work Schedule Minimum of 40 hours per week Flexible schedule required, including evenings and weekends
Additional Expectations Active presence at major parish events Foster positive relationships within the parish and broader community Develop and maintain operational procedures Perform other duties as assigned
