Director of Spiritual Formation Ministries - Mechanicsburg, PA

Title of Position: Director of Spiritual Formation Ministries (Part-Time)

Church: Daybreak Church

Church Location: Mechanicsburg, PA

Church Information: Daybreak Church is a healthy, growing, three-campus Alliance church in South Central, Pennsylvania.

Job Description: Daybreak is looking for a 28 hour/week Director of Spiritual Formation Ministries to serve on their Central Staff Team as a ministry department leader. They are seeking someone who is passionate about discipleship and seeing people deepen a life-changing relationship with Jesus through spiritual formation principles and practices.

Purpose Statement: To cultivate a culture of spiritual formation at Daybreak: guiding people through stages of growth (based on "Critical Journey"), equipping them with principles and practices for inner transformation, and encouraging outward living towards the call of Christ in their lives.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Provide leadership, vision, and equipping for Groups (Alpha, Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, Living Out Your Calling, Discovering God's Word, Theodyssey), and Ministries (Spiritual Formation Leadership Team, Spiritual Formation Writing Team)
  • Shepherd and develop 10-15 volunteer leaders through regular coaching and support
• Program Development & Implementation
  • Design and facilitate seasonal spiritual formation events (Blue Christmas, Good Friday Experience, Taste of Sabbath, etc.)
  • Serve as a resource for integrating spiritual formation practices into staff meetings, church-wide gatherings, and weekend services
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration
  • Partner with department leaders to embed spiritual formation principles into their department
  • Provide training and resources that support transformation-focused ministry
• Strategic Development
  • Assess, refine, and expand spiritual formation offerings based on congregational needs, and fruitfulness within our discipleship model
  • Stay current with spiritual formation resources, and best practices

Work Schedule: This is a part-time role at 28 hours/week with seasonal evening and weekend requirements

Education: Preferred Bachelor's Degree and formal Spiritual Formation Training (including certificate programs.)

Minimum Years of Experience: 2+ years in church or parachurch ministry leadership and/or counseling, spiritual direction, or pastoral care

Special Skills Desired:

• Spiritual Formation Expertise:
  Deep understanding of classical and contemporary spiritual disciplines, contemplative practices, and discipleship principles of the critical journey model.
• Facilitation & Teaching:
  Proven ability to lead groups, facilitate formational discussions, and create safe spaces for spiritual exploration and vulnerability
• Emotional Intelligence:
  High relational awareness with ability to navigate diverse personalities, spiritual stages, and emotional health levels
• Leadership Development:
  Experience coaching, equipping, and empowering volunteer team leaders and volunteer coach level leaders.
• Curriculum Design:
  Ability to create, adapt, and curate spiritual formation resources and learning experiences
• Interpersonal Neurobiology and Mental Health Awareness:
  Familiarity with how trauma, attachment, and brain science intersect with spiritual growth
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication for teaching, writing, and cross-departmental collaboration
• Organizational Management:
  Ability to coordinate multiple teams, events, and initiatives simultaneously
• Theological Grounding:
  Solid biblical and theological foundation that aligns with Alliance theology and distinctives.
• Adaptability:
  Comfortable with structured programs and organic, Spirit-led ministry
• Resource Familiarity:
  Training in Alpha, Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, Enneagram, and/or similar soul care frameworks

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.

If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.

Please do not contact the church directly.