Associate Director of Evangelization Engagement and Adult Faith - Mary Queen of Peace Church

Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church is looking for an Associate Director of Evangelization,
Engagement, and Adult Formation
. This is a full-time position.

The Associate Director of Evangelization, Engagement, and Adult Formation works with the Director to foster a culture of evangelization and intentional discipleship throughout the parish. This pastoral team member helps create opportunities for people to encounter Jesus Christ, grow in their relationship with Him and His Church, and become intentional missionary disciples. The Associate Director supports and enhances existing evangelization and adult faith formation initiatives, fosters small-group discipleship, equips lay leaders, and helps parishioners identify and use their gifts in service to the Church.

This individual collaborates with the Pastor, Director, pastoral team, ministry leaders, and volunteers to further the mission of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church to foster life-changing encounters with Jesus.

As Associate Director of Evangelization, Engagement, and Adult Formation, the individual's behavior is required to be consistent with the culture and core values of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church:

• Fundamentally Relational:
  As fundamentally relational beings, made in the image of our relational God, we engage in relationships by being attentive and present to those we serve and serve alongside.
• Mission Driven:
  We put the Lamb of God at the forefront of all that we do, aligning ourselves to the collective mission of fostering life-changing encounters with Jesus.
• Innovatively Excellent:
  Ensuring quality and excellence, we transcend expectations by thinking beyond the norm to meet the needs of today.
• Radically Hospitable:
  We are committed to radical hospitality, to be a place for doubters and disciples, for people with deep questions and deep convictions; all have a home here with us.

The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, which the Archbishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ's mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or laypeople). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

The Associate Director of Evangelization, Engagement, and Adult Formation assists the Director in fostering a parish culture of evangelization, discipleship, engagement, and ongoing adult faith formation. This pastoral team member supports the development, coordination, and enhancement of initiatives that provide opportunities for parishioners to encounter Jesus Christ, grow as disciples, build meaningful relationships, and become equipped to share their faith with others.

The Associate Director engages, equips, and empowers lay leaders; supports small groups, retreats, adult faith formation, and other evangelization initiatives; and helps connect parishioners with opportunities for formation, community, and service. The Associate Director also assists with the administrative and logistical needs of Evangelization, Engagement, and Adult Formation programs, events, and resources.

• Support and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church and the mission of the parish in both your professional and personal life.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in professional and personal faith formation.
• Foster a warm, Christ-centered welcome for all visitors and parishioners, demonstrating our commitment to Radical Hospitality.
• Build relationships by being attentive and present to those served and those you serve alongside, practicing our Fundamentally Relational value.
• Collaborate across departments and ministries with humility and openness, maintaining a mission-first mindset.
• Seek opportunities to improve programs, systems, and processes in a spirit of Innovative Excellence.
• Recruit, equip, and support volunteers and lay leaders involved in Evangelization, Engagement, and Adult Formation initiatives.
• Collaborate…