Parish Ministries Architect & Evangelization Leader

ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SERVICES; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Seattle seeks a Director of Pastoral Ministries to lead parish family ministries, articulating a comprehensive vision that integrates sacramental prep, faith formation, OCIA, outreach, social justice, and evangelization. This role supervises the Family Ministry Team and promotes missionary discipleship across the parish.

The role collaborates with clergy and staff to ensure ministries align with the Church's evangelizing mission, supports liturgical planning, and builds strong

Qualifications

• Clearly articulated faith and mission alignment with Catholic teachings.
• Proven ability to lead parish ministries and build a team.
• Experience in planning and evaluating pastoral initiatives; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Pastor to develop a unified vision for pastoral ministries.
• Leads strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of pastoral initiatives.
• Oversees liturgical planning in coordination with the Director of Liturgy.
• Directs faith formation, sacramental preparation, OCIA, and evangelization programs.
• Develops parish-wide evangelization strategies for youth, adults, and families.
• Supervises the Parish Family Ministry Team and coordinates with staff and volunteers.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Communications

Evangelization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in ministry/theology/related field

Master's degree in theology/ministry/leadership (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Archdiocese of Seattle seeks a Director of Pastoral Ministries to lead parish family ministries, articulating a comprehensive vision that integrates sacramental prep, faith formation, OCIA, outreach, social justice, and evangelization. This role supervises the Family Ministry Team and promotes missionary discipleship across the parish.

The role collaborates with clergy and staff to ensure ministries align with the Church's evangelizing mission, supports liturgical planning, and builds strong