Discipleship Ministry Coordinator

chapelpointe; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapel Pointe in Hudsonville, MI is seeking a Discipleship Ministry Coordinator who will support the Hudsonville Site by coordinating baptism experiences, leading volunteers, and ensuring faithful discipleship processes align with our church vision.

The role emphasizes ministry operations, Planning Center Online management, event coordination across campuses, and serving as a clear point of contact for members and volunteers, under the supervision of the Discipleship Pastor and Team Lead.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of relevant ministry/work experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to lead volunteers and coordinate multiple ministries across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate baptism experiences with a healthy volunteer team.
• Own baptism and membership processes for the Hudsonville site (excluding pastoral approval).
• Serve as primary contact for baptism team members and participants.
• Oversee baptism service logistics, supplies, communications, and execution.
• Lead volunteer recruitment, training, appreciation, and follow-up for baptism volunteers.
• Provide operational support to strengthen the discipleship ministry and manage PCO, events, registrations, and inquiries.

Skills

Volunteer leadership

Discipleship coordination

Operational planning

Communication

Tools

Planning Center Online (PCO)

Job description

Job Title: Discipleship Ministry Coordinator

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Discipleship Pastor, Team Lead

Vision

Transformed Followers of Jesus - Passionately Responding to God - Rooted in Prayer and the Bible - Equipping Disciples

Purpose

This role supports the Hudsonville Site by providing centralized discipleship support, overseeing baptism coordination and membership processes, and implementing key discipleship events and initiatives. It ensures effective execution of ministry systems and experiences that support the formation of transformed followers of Jesus.

Baptism Coordination & Volunteer Leadership

• Ensure a clear, meaningful, and well-executed baptism experience while building and leading a healthy volunteer team
• Own the baptism and membership process (excluding pastoral approval) for all Hudsonville participants
• Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals and lay leaders within the baptism team
• Oversee all baptism service logistics for Hudsonville site, including supplies, layout, week of communication, and execution
• Lead volunteer recruitment, training, support, appreciation, and follow-up for the baptism volunteers

Discipleship Ministry Support & Operations

• Provide operational and logistical support to strengthen the effectiveness of the overall discipleship ministry
• Manages the operational details of the discipleship ministry such as Planning Center Online (PCO), calendar events, registrations, and incoming questions and requests
• Serves as a central communication point, disseminating discipleship plans and key details to campus teams in a clear and timely manner
• Leads coordination for major discipleship initiatives and events across campuses, ensuring each location is equipped and prepared
• Acts as an additional point of contact for individuals navigating complex discipleship situations, offering care and direction alongside pastoral staff
• Coordinates and deploys volunteers for ministry events and initiatives
• Oversees the administrative process for individuals taking their next step in discipleship, ensuring a smooth and consistent experience
• Assist the discipleship team with key administrative and ministry needs as assigned

Personal Expectations

• An authentic and passionate Christian walk
• Experienced servant leadership, exemplifying the humility and attitude of Christ
• Consistent personal habits of prayer, Bible study, and giving
• Demonstrates a personal lifestyle that is consistent in word and practice with the teaching of the bible
• Flexible and adaptive to movements of the Holy Spirit as it relates to the larger picture and fast growth of Chapel Pointe
• Understands and embraces the Chapel Pointe Statement of Faith, Constitution, Vision Statement, and Core Values
• A strong value for confidentiality and integrity
• A commitment to teamwork with other pastors, staff, and church members
• Demonstrates strong organization, reliability, and ownership across all tasks and responsibilities
• Monday-Friday, with occasional Sundays

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of relevant ministry/work experience preferred