St Paul the Apostle: Coordinator of Adult Discipleship and Evangelization

Catholic Diocese of Columbus•Westerville, OH

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About The Position

St. Paul the Apostle Church is seeking a passionate and dynamic Coordinator of Adult Discipleship and Evangelization to guide and expand opportunities for faith enrichment, outreach, and evangelization among our adult parishioners. Serving a vibrant community of 4,200 families and supporting the spiritual growth of our 900 K-8 students, this role is pivotal in fostering an active, faith-sharing community that invites all to deepen their relationship with Christ and share their faith confidently with others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministries, or related field
Experience in adult faith formation, evangelization, or parish leadership.
Deep understanding of Catholic doctrine and evangelization techniques.
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Motivated to inspire and empower parishioners to share their faith confidently.
Proficient in digital tools, social media, and online engagement strategies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

Adult Faith Formation: Develop, implement, and oversee engaging faith formation programs such as Bible studies, prayer groups, retreats, and sacramental preparation for adults.
Cultivate a culture of ongoing spiritual development and active participation in parish life.
Evangelization & Outreach Leadership: Lead parish efforts to evangelize, inviting inactive and unchurched adults into community life through personal outreach, small groups, and special initiatives.
Create and promote evangelization programs, training parishioners to confidently share their faith and become evangelists.
Develop strategies to reach new members and bring others to an active faith life within the parish.
Leadership & Ministry Coordination: Serve as the primary leader for adult evangelization initiatives, coordinating with existing ministries and fostering the growth of new evangelization efforts.
Support parishioners in becoming confident witnesses and hosts of faith in their daily lives and community.
Community Engagement & Integration: Collaborate with other parish ministries, youth, and school programs to integrate evangelization and faith formation efforts.
Partner with priests, staff, and volunteers to ensure faith sharing is central to parish life.
Communication & Promotion: Promote faith formation and evangelization activities through parish bulletins, social media, website, and personal invitations.
Build and sustain relationships with parishioners to encourage participation and faith-sharing opportunities.
Assessment & Strategic Planning: Evaluate the effectiveness of faith formation and evangelization programs, seeking feedback for continuous improvement.
Develop innovative strategies to deepen faith and expand evangelization efforts in response to community needs.