Director of Discipleship-St. Mary Hales Corners

Director of Discipleship‑St. Mary Hales Corners Education

Position Title: Director of Discipleship
Reports To: Pastor
Status: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

The Director of Discipleship leads the parish’s Discipleship Team, developing and implementing comprehensive adult faith formation and evangelization initiatives. This role serves three key populations: active parishioners, inactive Catholics, and the unchurched community.

The Director fosters a culture of intentional discipleship and spiritual growth, builds a welcoming and engaged parish community, and equips parishioners to evangelize through witness, word, and action. This position also plays a central role in strengthening communication within the parish and extending outreach beyond it.

• Form intentional disciples who conform their hearts and lives to the will of the Father
• Design and coordinate adult faith formation and inquiry programs
• Engage in relational ministry to help individuals develop a deeper personal relationship with God
• Collaborate with parish staff and ministry leaders to advance evangelization efforts
• Partner with local parishes, schools, and Catholic organizations to serve the broader community

• Work with parish leadership to articulate and implement a vision for discipleship and evangelization
• Develop strategies to engage active parishioners, inactive Catholics, and the unchurched
• Conduct data collection and analysis (e.g., surveys, census, demographic research) for pastoral planning
• Evaluate programs and identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Maintain a comprehensive ministry calendar aligned with parish-wide scheduling
• Manage departmental budget and resource allocation
• Coordinate facility usage with parish staff and ministries
• Collaborate with bulletin editor and Director of Communication to ensure consistent messaging, quality social media content and consistent communications strategies for print and digital platforms
• Monitor website and social media to ensure effective and current discipleship content
• Promote events and programs through multiple media outlets

• Supervise and develop:
  • Youth and Young Adult Discipleship Coordinator
  • Child and Family Discipleship Coordinator
  • Administrative Assistant for Discipleship
• Recruit, train, and empower volunteers for evangelization initiatives
• Support and/or coordinate ministries such as:
  • OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
  • Faith-sharing groups
  • Parish missions
  • Baptism preparation
  • Outreach and welcome initiatives
• Serve as an active member of the Pastor’s Leadership Team
• Act as a resource to the Pastoral Council and Discipleship Commission
• Participate in diocesan, deanery, and regional initiatives as appropriate

• 5 years of ministry experience or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in theology, catechesis, pastoral ministry, or related field (preferred)

• Practicing Catholic in good standing (required)
• Eligible for Advanced Religious Education Certification (Archdiocese of Milwaukee)
• Strong foundation in Scripture, Catholic theology, and spirituality
• Familiarity with Church documents on evangelization
• Understanding of program development and pastoral planning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Effective organizational and project management skills
  
  Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Minimum of…