Area Director: Growth & Discipleship Leader

Socket.dev; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Flowood, MS seeks a Director of Advancement to grow the ministry by praying, staffing, and funding across the Advancement Lanes: Ministry, Board, Donor, Talent and International. The Director partners with the Regional VP, staff and boards to implement a strategic plan aligned with FCA values.

This leadership role requires spiritual maturity, strong fundraising instincts, and the ability to recruit and develop staff and volunteers who will disciple

Responsibilities

• 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)
• 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.
• 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 increasetheir 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 of growing the ministry in the Sports Environments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Serve the aligned International Region by mobilizing staff and volunteers to pray, give, and go.

Job description

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Flowood, MS seeks a Director of Advancement to grow the ministry by praying, staffing, and funding across the Advancement Lanes: Ministry, Board, Donor, Talent and International. The Director partners with the Regional VP, staff and boards to implement a strategic plan aligned with FCA values.

This leadership role requires spiritual maturity, strong fundraising instincts, and the ability to recruit and develop staff and volunteers who will disciple