Director of Women's Ministries

Calvary Church Pennsylvania•Lancaster, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Women’s Ministries at Calvary Church in Lancaster, PA is a full-time, exempt, salaried position responsible for leading women to take intentional next steps in their faith journey. This role involves leading, equipping, and teaching women to live according to God's Word and grow within the community of believers. The Director will cast vision for biblically-based discipleship, coordinate with other adult discipleship ministries, and contribute to leadership development for women. This position requires a deep understanding of Scripture, strong leadership and administrative skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and trustworthiness. The Director must affirm the church's doctrinal basis, vision, values, and philosophy of ministry, and regularly attend and participate in church activities.

Requirements

Seminary or Bible college degree with local church ministry experience
A thorough knowledge of Scripture and its relevance to discipleship
Gifts of leadership, administration and pastor/teacher
Competency in discipleship and promoting group life and learning, understanding the special challenges facing women
Organizational abilities to manage a wide range of ministry needs and deadlines
Good communication skills (written, electronic, and verbal)
An ability to be a team-player within the staff and lead teams of volunteers
Protect the reputation and integrity of others through strict confidentiality.
Demonstrate a high level of trustworthiness.
Must be a professing Christian who affirms the Calvary Church doctrinal basis, vision and values and philosophy of ministry
Must regularly attend and participate at Calvary Church

Responsibilities

Lead and equip in the discipling of women.
Cast vision for the biblically-based discipleship of women, making disciples who teach others also, equipping the saints for the work of ministry.
Coordinate with other Adult Discipleship Ministries to ensure a Next Steps approach to discipleship.
Coordinate with other ministries to design and implement a leadership development plan for women.
Contribute to the recruitment, equipping, and training of church-wide volunteer teams.
Oversee strategies for discipleship of women.
Contribute to Women’s Bible Study as an intergenerational place where women learn how to study the Bible for themselves.
Equip and coach a team of teachers and group leaders aligned with this vision.
Select (or write) curriculum to fulfill this vision.
Develop new strategies to encourage the discipleship of women.
Strive to uphold the Staff Commitment.
Stay current in cultural and biblical skills through professional development.
Maintain a regular schedule balancing time with people, study of God’s Word, prayer for the ministry of Calvary Church and administrative tasks.
Be involved and invested in appropriate staff meetings and staff events.
Serve in other areas as requested by leadership.