Area Director, Ministry Growth & Discipleship

Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes 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 with the Regional VP, staff, and boards to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission, and live FCA Values by developing and executing a ministry plan for the assigned area.

In FCA Sports Environments, the Director creates a strategic, consistent approach to

Qualifications

• Agree with FCA's Christian Community Statement.
• Daily prayer and Bible study to seek guidance.
• Leadership of staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer and example.
• Live by FCA values and uphold biblical standards.

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.
• 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 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 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 Director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes 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 with the Regional VP, staff, and boards to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission, and live FCA Values by developing and executing a ministry plan for the assigned area.

In FCA Sports Environments, the Director creates a strategic, consistent approach to