SPIRITUS Director of Discipleship

Spiritus Ministries; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spiritus Ministries in Wisconsin seeks a Director of Discipleship to form missionary disciples, mentor male missionaries, and lead discipleship initiatives. The role advances outreach, recruiting, and development, partnering with diocesan and parish leaders to grow Catholic faith formation.

The Director will oversee internships, SUMMIT Discipleship, and youth ministry training, while organizing retreats and collaborative ministry efforts across SPIRITUS programs.

Qualifications

• Must be a faith-filled Catholic with strong relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Experience in youth ministry, discipleship, and Catholic ministry preferred.
• Master's degree required in theology, discipleship, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the Formation Team and help missionaries grow in holiness.
• Mentor male missionaries with accountability and formation.
• Develop retreats and training for missionaries across Wisconsin.
• Oversee and train SPIRITUS internship programs (Youth Ministry, Discipleship, Social Media).
• Provide leadership for SUMMIT Discipleship initiative and plan programming.
• Coach parish youth ministry leaders as opportunities arise.
• Promote SPIRITUS retreats, SUMMIT, and other discipleship opportunities.
• Develop new discipleship training and resources for parishes and schools.
• Identify and implement new initiatives and partnerships to expand SPIRITUS reach.

Skills

Missionary formation

Mentoring

Public speaking

Relational leadership

Team leadership

Education

Master's in Theology

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Discipleship advances the mission of SPIRITUS by forming missionary disciples and developing initiatives that help Catholics grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and confidently share their faith with others.

We seek a male to serve as a member of the SPIRITUS Formation Team. The Director of Discipleship helps form missionaries to live out their calling with holiness, maturity, and missionary zeal, with particular responsibility for mentoring male missionaries and overseeing SPIRITUS interns. The Director also leads and develops discipleship initiatives, builds relationships with diocesan and parish leaders, and supports the growth of SPIRITUS through outreach, recruiting, and development efforts.

Desired Characteristics

• Mission-minded and eager to give wholeheartedly to the ministry of Jesus through SPIRITUS
• Faith-filled, practicing Catholic with a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Master's Degree in Theology, Discipleship or related ministry field
• Passionate about evangelization, discipleship, and forming young people in the Catholic faith
• Relational leader who enjoys mentoring, encouraging, and developing others
• Creative and innovative in developing new ministry initiatives
• Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to take initiative
• Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong communicator and confident public speaker
• Collaborative, flexible, and team-oriented
• Experience in youth ministry, discipleship, missionary formation, or Catholic ministry preferred

Responsibilities

Missionary Formation

Serve on the Formation Team, helping missionaries grow in holiness.

Missionary Mentoring

Provide intentional mentoring, encouragement, accountability, and formation for male missionaries to help them succeed throughout their mission year.

Retreat Ministry

Assist in developing retreats and training missionaries to lead dynamic, faith-filled retreat experiences at our retreat center, parishes, and Catholic schools throughout Wisconsin.

Intern Leadership and Training

Oversee and develop SPIRITUS internship program including, Youth Ministry, Discipleship, and Social Media interns, training them for their specific ministry tasks.

Discipleship Interns (SUMMIT)

Provide leadership and direction for the SUMMIT Discipleship initiative, working closely with the Youth Discipleship Coordinator to train leaders, plan programming, and strengthen its impact on young people.

Youth Ministry Interns

Coach and mentor parish youth ministry leaders as opportunities and availability allow.

Mission Outreach Diocesan and Parish Relationships

Promote SPIRITUS retreats, SUMMIT, discipleship opportunities, and other initiatives to clergy, educators, parents, youth, and Catholic leaders.

Discipleship Initiatives

Develop and promote new discipleship training, resources, and initiatives that equip Catholics in parishes and schools to grow as disciples and confidently share their faith with others.

Mission Growth

Help identify, develop, and implement new initiatives and partnerships that expand the reach and impact of SPIRITUS Ministries, which may include occasional recruiting/speaking events and building relationships with benefactors.