Area Ministry Leader — Discipleship & Donor Engagement

Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Salem, Virginia, is seeking a Representative to work with Directors to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission and live the FCA Values by implementing the ministry plan for the assigned area.

This role focuses on ministerial duties across ministry advancement, talent advancement, donor advancement, and international advancement, including mentoring coaches and athletes, recruiting volunteers, and supporting regional ministries.

Qualifications

• Commitment to FCA Christian beliefs and policies.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes in a ministry context.
• Experience in ministry or volunteer leadership is a plus.
• Strong communication and relational skills for collaboration with churches and partners.

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 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.
• Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs.
• Engage, equip, and empower coaches and athletes by ministering through 1-on-1s, Huddles and Events.
• Train and equip staff and volunteers to empower coaches and athletes to be disciples who make disciples in the Sports Environments.
• Oversee recruiting, training and developing effective and diverse volunteers who lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
• Recruit: Actively attract and recruit highly qualified volunteers to the Sports Environments.
• Train: Provide tools, resources and training to develop volunteers' skills and increase their capacity and competence to effectively execute their responsibilities.
• Develop: Prepare volunteers in their roles and responsibilities by helping them grow spiritually and personally.
• Connect, communicate, and care for existing and prospective financial partners to get fully funded.
• Manage and steward the finances for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan by growing the Home Team, major donors, and events.
• Work with the Director to serve the aligned International Region by praying, giving and going.

Job description

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Salem, Virginia, is seeking a Representative to work with Directors to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission and live the FCA Values by implementing the ministry plan for the assigned area.

This role focuses on ministerial duties across ministry advancement, talent advancement, donor advancement, and international advancement, including mentoring coaches and athletes, recruiting volunteers, and supporting regional ministries.