Director of the Office of Discipleship and Evangelization

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About The Position

Join our team as we shape vibrant faith communities in our diocese through innovative evangelization! The Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls is seeking an experienced Catholic ministry leader to join our team as the Director of the Office of Discipleship and Evangelization. The Director is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of formation programs aimed at establishing, strengthening and expanding the diocesan vision of Lifelong Catholic Missionary Discipleship through God's Love for the people of the diocese.

Requirements

Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position.
Willingness and ability to act as a personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church.
A degree in theology, catechetics or business administration or a related field.
Extensive experience in missionary discipling of individuals and groups.
Active Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the Discipleship and Evangelization Office staff, ensuring effective teamwork and alignment with diocesan goals.
Collaborate with the Directors of Discipleship Formation and Mission Engagement to develop a comprehensive, incremental, practical and locally adaptable strategy of ongoing formation in Missionary Discipleship, including but not limite d to these areas: adult formation; youth & children formation; marriage, family & respect life .
Develop and promote a formation strategy that encompasses the Spiritual, Intellectual, Human and Apostolic/Pastoral dimensions, utilizing the catechumenal mode of the ‘Pathway of Discipleshi p.’
Foster a relational approach to recommend robust programs and initiatives that prioritize pastorate and family-centric outcomes.
Support, equip and empower programming and initiatives occurring at the local and pastorate level to enhance their impact.
Ensure programs have clearly defined goals and measurable outcomes, regularly reviewed to identify successes and areas for improvement.
Develop and execute diocesan-level programs that promote Missionary Discipleship.
Work with Newman Center directors to establish advisory committees, provide resources for programming and training and assess initiative effectiveness for reporting to the Bishop.
Collaborate with the Director of Catholic Schools to implement complimentary programing that supports the catechumenal model of the ‘Pathway of Discipleship.’
Leverage the Lencioni Leadership Model to foster a cohesive, results-driven team through effective collaboration and strategic alignment.