Director of Evangelization & Discipleship

Manchester Area Pastorate; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Manchester Area Pastorate invites a Director of Evangelization to lead evangelization efforts rooted in Catholic faith. The role guides initiatives, forms leaders, and collaborates with clergy and volunteers to invite and engage people at various faith stages.

Strong supervision, strategic planning, and cross-team collaboration are essential. The position oversees ministry budgets and interfaces with archdiocesan priorities, aiming to deepen discipleship and hospitality within the pastorate

Qualifications

• Practicing faithful Catholic aligned with Church teaching
• 5+ years in evangelization, catechesis, or parish/diocesan ministry preferred
• Ability to supervise staff and lead change
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Proven planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Comfort with technology and office tools

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for evangelization efforts aligned with archdiocesan priorities
• Supervise staff and volunteers, set expectations, and promote collaboration
• Oversee development and implementation of outreach initiatives to engage those seeking faith
• Collaborate with pastors, schools, and other ministries
• Manage budgets for evangelization programs
• Represent the pastorate in archdiocesan and pastoral leadership meetings

Skills

Evangelization

Catechesis

Parish ministry

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Office suite

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Education

Theology or related field

Religious formation experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manchester Area Pastorate invites a Director of Evangelization to lead evangelization efforts rooted in Catholic faith. The role guides initiatives, forms leaders, and collaborates with clergy and volunteers to invite and engage people at various faith stages.

Strong supervision, strategic planning, and cross-team collaboration are essential. The position oversees ministry budgets and interfaces with archdiocesan priorities, aiming to deepen discipleship and hospitality within the pastorate