Lima Area Director

NW Ohio Fellowship of Christian Athletes

The Director is responsible for growing the ministry by praying, staffing, and funding the area through the Advancement Lanes:
Ministry, Board, Donor, Talent and International. The Director works in alignment with the Regional Vice President, staff, and board(s) to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission, and live the FCA Values by developing and executing a ministry plan for the assigned area. In the FCA Sports Environment(s), the Director creates a strategic, consistent approach to discipleship—making disciples who make disciples.

The Director is accountable for ensuring that the FCA ministry is conducted according to biblical standards and adhering to FCA policies and procedures.

• Ministerial duties:
  • Agree with and abide by FCA's Christian Community Statement.
  • Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study.
  • Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes.
  • Be connected to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
  • Conduct oneself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs.
• Ministry advancement:
  • Ensure FCA is engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches, athletes, and volunteers through 1-on-1s, huddles and events.
  • Train and equip staff to empower coaches and athletes to be disciples who make disciples in the Sports Environments.
• Talent advancement:
  • Oversee recruiting, hiring, training and developing effective and diverse staff.
  • Recruit:
    Actively attract and recruit highly qualified staff prospects.
  • Hire:
    Select candidates, ensure they become fully funded, and onboard them.
  • Train:
    Provide tools, resources and training to develop staff members' skills.
  • Develop:
    Prepare staff to lead themselves, others, teams and the organization.
  • Ensure volunteer recruiting, training and development aligns with ministry growth.
• Board advancement:
  • Invite, involve, and invest in leadership boards committed to praying, serving and giving.
  • Encourage representatives to surround themselves with advisory teams.
• Donor advancement:
  • Serve as the chief fundraiser and financial manager.
  • Provide tools, resources, and training for FCA staff to fund the ministry.
  • Establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan.
• International advancement:
  • Serve the aligned International Region by mobilizing staff and volunteers.

The Lima Area Director covers Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties.

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