Job Details

First United Methodist Church in Cary, North Carolina, (First Cary) seeks a Director of Discipleship Ministries to join the team. The Director will value a team approach to help build out a comprehensive discipleship strategy across all age levels and ministry areas. The Director will also, in consultation with the Lead Pastor or Designee, develop systemic, structural, and strategic growth efforts to guide all ministry areas into solid alignment with the mission, vision, and core values of the church.

The role and the responsibilities of this position will build on the well-established ministry of a large and thriving congregation, and at the same time will create new opportunities to deepen and strengthen the discipleship ministry of the church, including the creation of new entry points. Weekly rhythms include Sundays and a mid-week connection in addition to weekly staff and team meeting participation.

First Cary values a relational and holistic approach for faith formation, and the Director will be expected to lead the discipleship ministries through small groups and other learning/teaching opportunities such as seasonal offerings and events, in coordination with worship and outreach efforts. Other key responsibilities include recruitment, training, and leadership development of lay ministry teams, along with support, discipling, and supervision for other team members as appropriate. The Director will also be expected to model their own growing maturity and relationship with Christ.

The Director must be forward thinking, adaptive, have strong communication and technology skills, and be able to provide solid follow-through for the discernment, planning and implementation of ministry programing. Candidates who have a degree in Christian Education and/or seminary degree with Methodist-Wesleyan theology, and at least 2-3 years of experience are preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest and resume with reference contact info to: ...@firstcary.com