School of Ministry Director

Long Hollow Church•Hendersonville, TN

About The Position

The School of Ministry Director leads the day-to-day operations of Long Hollow’s School of Ministry (SOM), carrying its mission, direction, and values into every class, cohort, and partnership. The Director is responsible for the quality, growth, and reach of the SOM by recruiting and developing teachers, expanding the student body among Long Hollow, community, and virtual learners, and connecting training across ministries. The SOM is intended to serve as an equipping hub for the church and a leadership pipeline for future Long Hollow staff. The role implements the SOM’s mission, direction, and values; evaluates classes and teachers; oversees teaching and curriculum; manages student recruitment, calendars, enrollment, and completion tracking; and reports on enrollment, outcomes, and pipeline health. The Director also coordinates training across ministries, leads a cohort for key certificate students, develops emerging leaders, and partners with seminaries and other institutions to create further-study pathways. Long Hollow describes itself as a Christ-centered community that follows Jesus, makes disciples, and empowers others to do the same. It identifies Jesus, unity, faithfulness, rest, and joy as guiding values and is a cooperating member of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Requirements

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) required.
At least 5 years of experience in local church ministry, with demonstrated teaching experience in adult learning environments.
Strong biblical and theological foundation consistent with Long Hollow’s beliefs and the Baptist Faith & Message.
Gifted communicator and teacher able to engage a wide range of learners.
Experience recruiting, training, and developing teachers or volunteer leaders.
Curriculum design and development experience.
Ability to disciple, mentor, and develop emerging leaders.
Program management and organizational skills, including enrollment and records oversight.
Relational skills to build partnerships across ministries, staff teams, and seminaries.
Familiarity with virtual and hybrid learning platforms.
Personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Integrity and professional conduct in all interactions.
Flexibility and adaptability in a ministry environment.
Patience, care, and respect when working with staff and church members.
Positive, engaging attitude that creates a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

Implement the School of Ministry’s mission, direction, and values, ensuring consistent content, feel, and DNA across classes.
Regularly evaluate classes and teachers through observation, student feedback, and outcomes, and make improvements as needed.
Recruit, train, and coach qualified teachers who reflect Long Hollow’s beliefs, values, and teaching standards.
Fill teaching opportunities as needed, serving as a primary backup instructor across SOM courses.
Identify and prepare additional course studies, and maintain existing curriculum so that it is biblically sound, practical, and consistent with Long Hollow’s DNA.
Oversee recruitment of students from Long Hollow, the surrounding community, and virtual learning opportunities.
Manage SOM calendars, enrollment, and completion tracking, and regularly report to leadership on enrollment, outcomes, and pipeline health.
Connect training opportunities across ministries and staff to create an equipping hub at Long Hollow.
Shape and lead a cohort among key certificate students, providing deeper discipleship, mentoring, and leadership development.
Identify and develop emerging leaders in partnership with ministry leaders and HR to ensure a leadership pipeline for future Long Hollow staff.
Partner with seminaries and other institutions to create pathways for further study.