Discipleship Coordinator - St. Francis Borgia, Cedarburg, WI

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee seeks a Discipleship Coordinator for St. Francis Borgia in Cedarburg, WI. The role develops a culture of evangelization by overseeing adult formation and parish outreach, and supports existing parishioner-led programs to deepen faith and engagement with the life of the Church.

The position requires strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to Catholic teaching and ability to work evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field or equivalent ministry experience.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate Catholic teaching and relate it to others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee OCIA leaders and ensure clear communication for sessions.
• Assist ministry leaders with schedules, bookings, and setup requests.
• Maintain annual budget for adult ministries.
• Promote ministries via parish communications and social media.
• Establish annual plan for adult formation: Entryway, Formation and Training Ministries.
• Track candidates for small group leader training and ongoing groups.

Skills

Verbal & written communications

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Articulate Catholic faith

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field

Job description

Discipleship Coordinator - St. Francis Borgia, Cedarburg, WI

The Discipleship Coordinator will help to build a culture of evangelization at St. Francis Borgia by overseeing adult formation and outreach of the parish. This vital work will include supporting existing parishioner-led formation opportunities. In addition, the Discipleship Coordinator will form and execute a mission driven plan to train parishioners to help others deepen their friendship with Christ through the life of the Church.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

K: Knowledge

• Strongly prefer a bachelor’s degree in theology, related field, or equivalent ministry experience
• Must have a broad understanding of and ability to articulate Church teaching
• Some knowledge of parish structures and ministry

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to articulate their relationship with Jesus to others

Abilities

• Able to multitask and prioritize
• Able to make decisions, attentive to details, and troubleshoot
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work as a team with staff and volunteers
• Able to articulate Catholic teaching
• Able to attend work at least one evening per week
• A practicing Catholic able to participate in the sacramental life of the Church

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative:

• Oversees OCIA leaders and ensures that proper communication is managed for the upcoming sessions
• Assists ministry leaders with schedules, booking, set-up requests
• Maintains the annual budget for the adult ministries
• Promotes ministries through parish communications and social media
• Establishes an annual plan for adult formation opportunities in the parish which would include Entryway Ministries, Formation Ministries, and Training Ministries
• Keeps close track of candidates for small group leader training, those who have been trained, and small groups that are operating

Ministerial:

• Uses Reach More or an equivalent missionary training resource to recruit, train, and support parishioners to live out Jesus’s Great Commission in their own life
• Mentors parishioners in the life of prayer, Sacraments, and Scripture
• Creates frequent opportunities to articulate a vision for evangelization and discipleship to parishioners in written and oral communication, in both small and large group settings
• Works with the Adoration Committee on ways of bringing more people to encounter Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration

ADA Physical Requirements:

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
• The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods; use hands; reach with hands and arms
• Close vision required for paperwork and computer
• Able to utilize computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• This role functions in an office environment and uses standard office equipment
• Ability to lift 20 pounds

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

414-769-3300
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Building Address (use for deliveries)
3501 S. Lake Dr. |St. Francis, WI 53235