Events Coordinator

Abundant Life Baptist Church of Lee's Summit; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Abundant Life Baptist Church in Lee's Summit, MO seeks an Events Coordinator to engage, plan, and execute the church’s discipleship journey. You will work with the Events Team on cross-ministry coordination, event communications, logistics, and onsite support to advance the church’s mission of guiding people to Jesus Christ.

The role emphasizes planning Vision Summits, managing connections with Vision Ambassadors, and coordinating with Worship and Weekend Services for generosity messaging and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• Experience leading teams and managing events in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational, multi-project management, and deadline skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-department collaboration abilities.
• Experience in large multi-site church environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Events Director to develop and implement Discipleship Journey initiatives.
• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of Vision Summits and related events.
• Maintain donor and Vision Ambassador communication and resources for engagement.
• Collaborate with Worship and Weekend Services teams for promotions and messaging.
• Develop and implement new Discipleship Journey opportunities with ministry leaders.
• Oversee the Discipleship Journey budget and ensure prudent stewardship.
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteers for events and ministry initiatives.
• Provide administrative support within the Events Director’s workflows.
• Perform other duties to support the church’s mission and objectives.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Event Planning

Travel Availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Communications/Ministry/Event Management

Job description

The Events Coordinator will assist with the engagement, planning, and execution of the church’s discipleship journey, creating strategic and meaningful pathways for individuals to grow in their faith and connection to the church. In addition, this position will support the work of the Events Team through cross-ministry coordination, event communications, logistical planning, supply procurement, and onsite event support. All responsibilities should be carried out with a heart for ministry and a commitment to advancing the church’s mission of being a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Personal Responsibilities

• Be committed to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18; 1 Peter 2:2) by assembling for instruction in God’s Word and engaging in the personal study of God’s Word.
• Responsibly use the resources at your disposal to foster the mission and vision of Abundant Life (1 Peter 5:1-4).
• Participate in an Abundant Life group (Acts 2:41-42) as well as the discipleship ministry (Matthew 28:18-20).
• Live in a way that glorifies God and aligns with the staff core values (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9).
• Be committed to giving to the needs of the saints (2 Corinthians 8:1-7 & 9:12).
• Become a member of Abundant Life.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Partner with the Events Director to develop, communicate, and implement ongoing Discipleship Journey initiatives, including strategy, content development, and visual representation.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Vision Summits and other vision engagement events that support the church's mission and strategic direction.
• Manage Vision Ambassador Leader connection tracking, providing ongoing communication, support, and resources to ensure effective engagement with Vision Ambassador connections.
• Collaborate with the Worship and Weekend Services teams to ensure current generosity initiatives are effectively communicated and represented through service elements such as videos, stage communication, and promotional materials.
• Work closely with ministry area leaders and teams to develop, communicate, and implement new Discipleship Journey initiatives and engagement opportunities.
• Provide first-level oversight, review, and accountability for the Discipleship Journey budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
• Recruit, develop, and lead volunteer teams to support and successfully execute events and ministry initiatives.
• Assist with planning, logistics, communication, and execution of additional events that fall under the responsibility of the Events Team.
• Provide administrative and communication support within the Events Director's email and related workflows as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned in support of the church's mission and ministry objectives.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

This position requires a highly organized and self-motivated individual with exceptional time management, project management, and communication skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of professionalism, exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities and plans may shift frequently. Flexibility, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset are essential for success.

The ideal candidate must be willing and available to travel and work outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to support Vision Summits, conferences, church-wide events, and other ministry initiatives. The ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, respond quickly to changing circumstances, and consistently move initiatives toward successful completion is critical.

Because this role serves and collaborates with leaders, staff, and volunteers across all ministry areas, the candidate must excel at building and maintaining strong, healthy relationships throughout the organization. Success in this position requires a positive, approachable, and servant-hearted attitude, along with the ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and foster trust and unity among teams. The ideal candidate will be assertive when needed, tenacious in follow-through, highly detail-oriented, and committed to carrying out responsibilities with excellence while supporting the mission, vision, and values of Abundant Life.

Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Ministry, Event Management, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing events in a fast-paced, high-capacity environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and teams.
• Experience serving in a large, multi-site church environment preferred, particularly in churches with attendance exceeding 10,000 people.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic ministry environment which requires flexibility, adaptability, and a servant-hearted approach to leadership.

*It is the policy of Abundant Life Baptist church to provide a workplace free from discrimination. We base all employment decisions on job-related qualifications and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.*