Area Director

Mocomdfca; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FCA seeks a Director to grow the ministry in South Dallas through praying, staffing, and funding, aligned with the organization’s mission and values. The role leads in ministry advancement across several lanes and reports to the regional leadership, working with staff, volunteers, boards, and donors to implement a strategic plan.

The candidate will recruit and develop diverse staff, build partnerships, and steward resources while maintaining biblical standards and FCA policies.

Qualifications

• Must align with FCA values and beliefs.
• Experience leading staff and volunteers in nonprofit or faith-based settings is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and fundraising abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Agree with and uphold FCA's Christian Community Statement.
• Provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes.
• Lead staffing, donor engagement, and budgeting within the Advancement lanes.
• Build partnerships and collaborate with churches and community leaders.
• Ensure ministry aligns with FCA policies and biblical standards.

Job description

The Director is responsible for growing the ministry by praying, staffing, and funding the area through the Advancement Lanes: Ministry, Board, Donor, Talent and International. The Director works in alignment with the Regional Vice President, staff, and board(s) to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission, and live the FCA Values by developing and executing a ministry plan for the assigned area. In the FCA Sports Environment(s) , the Director creates a strategic, consistent approach to discipleship -- making disciples who make disciples. The Director is accountable for ensuring that the FCA ministry is conducted according to biblical standards and adhering to FCA policies and procedures.

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

FCA believes these responsibilities are critical to our mission and that this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship.

• Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement.
• Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for the ministry of FCA.
• Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
• Be connected to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
• At all times, conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs. (see FCA's Christian Community Statement for details)

MINISTRY ADVANCEMENT

• Ensure FCA is engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches, athletes, and volunteers through 1-on-1s, Huddles and events.
• Train and equip staff to empower coaches and athletes to be disciples who make disciples in the Sports Environments.

TALENT ADVANCEMENT

• Oversee recruiting, hiring, training and developing effective and diverse staff.
  • Recruit: Actively attract and recruit highly qualified staff prospects to specific ministry opportunities identified in the ministry plan.
  • Hire: Select candidates, ensure they become fully funded, and onboard to fulfill specific roles and responsibilities based upon their calling, character, competence and chemistry.
  • Train: Provide tools, resources and training to develop staff members' skills and increase their capacity and competence to effectively execute their responsibilities.
  • Develop: Prepare staff to lead self, lead others, lead teams and lead organizationally in their current roles and to grow spiritually, personally and professionally for future opportunities.
• Ensure the recruiting, training, and developing of volunteers is strategically aligned with the goal ofgrowing the ministry in the Sports Environments.

BOARD ADVANCEMENT

• Invite, involve, and invest in leadership boards who are committed to pray, serve, and give to advance the ministry.
• Encourage Representatives to surround themselves with Advisory Teams.

DONOR ADVANCEMENT

• Serve as the chief fundraiser and financial manager.
• Provide tools, resources, and training for FCA staff to fund the ministry by connecting, communicating, and caring for donors.
• Establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan by training and developing staff in growing Home Teams, major donors, and events.

INTERNATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

• Serve the aligned International Region by mobilizing staff and volunteers to pray, give, and go.

The Heart

This position is best suited for someone who:

• Has a genuine burden to see the Gospel transform South Dallas.
• Is energized by working in diverse communities.
• Values long-term community investment over quick wins.
• Is emotionally mature and relationally intelligent.
• Can navigate complex partnerships with humility and confidence.
• Believes the best ministry is accomplished together.

The Hands

The ideal candidate should be able to:

• Build trust with diverse ministry and community leaders.
• Communicate professionally with pastors, nonprofit executives, educators, business leaders, and civic officials.
• Represent FCA with wisdom, humility, and confidence.
• Contribute meaningful ideas while remaining highly collaborative.
• Balance conviction with teachability in strategic discussions.

The Habits

The right leader will become known as someone who:

• Loves the people of South Dallas.
• Earns trust before expecting influence.
• Thinks strategically while serving humbly.
• Builds partnerships instead of silos.
• Develops leaders from within the community.
• Represents Jesus and FCA with excellence in every environment.

Thriving in South Dallas means embracing both the challenges and the deep beauty of the community. If your heart resonates with this vision, we believe you'll leave a lasting impact in partnership with us.

Reports To

Jelani Rainey