Capernaum Regional Coord

Position Summary

The Capernaum Regional Coordinator will develop new Capernaum ministries within a Young Life region, train, support, and encourage Capernaum staff, and facilitate the growth and depth of existing ministries.

• Spiritual Development:
  Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development, including prayer, fellowship, and church relationships.
• Leadership Development:
  Recruit, assess, and train Capernaum staff; conduct interviews; supervise and vision‑cast; coordinate team building and training sessions.
• Resource Development:
  Raise support, manage a priority prospect list, implement financial policies, and communicate needs and successes to committees.
• Direct Ministry:
  Conduct contact work, lead clubs, campaigners, and camp activities; prepare for and facilitate inclusion and summer camp trips; provide summer staffing strategy.
• Ministry Support:
  Handle accounting, administration, communication, data management, and strategic planning; ensure timely paperwork, reimbursements, and software updates.

• Maintain commitment to spiritual growth and spiritual life of the Young Life community.
• Recruit, partner with, and support new and existing Capernaum staff.
• Present at community information meetings; assist new leaders with training and fundraising.
• Host and lead regular Capernaum staff meetings for training and support.
• Communicate with staff and regional directors regarding events, goals, and support.
• Lead committee efforts to recruit and sustain volunteers; publicize ministry needs.
• Coordinate finances, implement TDS procedures, and manage donor relations.

• Complete Mission wide Young Life Training (new staff, regional training days, Leadership I and II).
• Participate in Mission wide Capernaum Training and annual regional trainings.
• Attend area director staff retreats and host training opportunities for Capernaum staff and Young Life area directors.
• Encouraged to pursue continuing education or training seminars for professional growth.

• College degree preferred.
• Completion of Young Life Area Director School or equivalent training.
• Significant experience in starting, running, and maintaining a Capernaum ministry.
• Clear communication of the Gospel and ability to train others.
• High level of confidentiality about ministries and families.
• Understanding of issues affecting teenagers with disabilities and families.
• Ability to build relationships with adults, children, and the broader community.
• Research and presentation skills.
• Budget research, development, and management skills.