School of Ministry Director

Long Hollow Church • Hendersonville, TN

4d

About The Position

The School of Ministry Director leads the day-to-day life of Long Hollow’s School of Ministry, carrying its mission, direction, and values into every class, cohort, and partnership. The role is responsible for the quality, growth, and reach of the School of Ministry, including recruiting and developing teachers, growing the student body among Long Hollow, the surrounding community, and virtual learners, and connecting training across ministries. The School of Ministry is intended to serve as an equipping hub for the church and a leadership pipeline for future Long Hollow staff.

The Director implements the School of Ministry’s mission, direction, and values and ensures consistency across its classes. The role evaluates classes and teachers, supports teaching as needed, oversees curriculum and student recruitment and administration, develops a cohort for certificate students, builds partnerships with seminaries and other institutions, and works with ministry leaders and HR to identify and develop emerging leaders.

Requirements

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in local church ministry.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in adult learning environments.
• Strong biblical and theological foundation consistent with Long Hollow’s beliefs and the Baptist Faith & Message.
• Strong communication and teaching abilities, including the ability 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 for building 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 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, experience, and Long Hollow identity 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 and serve as a primary backup instructor across School of Ministry courses.
• Identify and prepare additional course studies, and maintain existing curriculum so it is biblically sound, practical, and consistent with Long Hollow’s identity.
• Oversee recruitment of students from Long Hollow, the surrounding community, and virtual learning opportunities.
• Manage School of Ministry calendars, enrollment, and completion tracking, and regularly report enrollment, outcomes, and pipeline health to leadership.
• 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 support a leadership pipeline for future Long Hollow staff.
• Partner with seminaries and other institutions to create pathways for further study.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, starting at 3 weeks.
• 12 or more paid holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid medical and dental insurance with HSA contribution.
• Vision insurance available.
• Access to free counseling and legal services.
• Paid time off to serve in other ministry areas.
• Paid time off to attend conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director