Discipleship and Engagement Coordinator

The Church of Saint Paul; Ham Lake (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Saint Paul in Ham Lake, Minnesota, is seeking a Discipleship and Engagement Coordinator to lead and support parishioners in their faith journey. This role involves fostering community, organizing ministries, and ensuring new members feel welcomed.

Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to parish life. Evening and weekend availability is essential for parish events and programming.

Qualifications

• Strong relational and strategic leadership skills.
• Ability to engage and grow community among parishioners.
• Experience in organizing and training others.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and organize lay leaders for ministry support.
• Create and manage welcoming processes for new members.
• Develop adult discipleship opportunities.

Job description

Position Summary

The Discipleship and Engagement Coordinator is a relational and strategic leader who helps parishioners take meaningful next steps in their faith through the parish’s discipleship pathway. This role helps existing parishioners grow in faith, build community, and engage in parish life. Evening and weekend hours required (e.g. key parish events, engagement opportunities, and seasonal programming).

Primary Responsibilities

• Recruit, organize, and train lay leaders to lead and sustain ministries that support the parish discipleship pathway.
• Create and manage a new member welcome and engagement process. Ensure a personal and interactive experience that connects individuals and families to parish life.
• Develop and support adult discipleship opportunities to foster spiritual life and growth of parishioners (e.g. small groups, Bible studies, men’s and women’s ministry, marriage enrichment).
• Provide guidance and support to prayer and pastoral care ministries (e.g. spiritual direction, prayer line, Eucharistic adoration, outreach ministries).
• Be present frequently at weekend Masses (at least two times per month) and parish events to build relationships and create opportunities for connection and engagement.