Spiritual Formation Director

Multiply Church•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

The Spiritual Formation Director provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight for the church's Spiritual Formation Pathway, helping people move from first-time guests to mature, reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ. This leader develops and implements a comprehensive discipleship strategy that equips individuals of all ages to know Christ deeply, grow in biblical maturity, serve faithfully, and make disciples. Working closely with the Lead Pastor, Family Ministries Director along with other ministry leaders, the Spiritual Formation Director ensures that every ministry aligns with the church's mission and creates intentional next steps for measurable spiritual growth.

Requirements

Visionary leadership
Strategic oversight
Comprehensive discipleship strategy development and implementation
Ability to equip individuals of all ages
Collaboration with Lead Pastor, Family Ministries Director, and other ministry leaders
Ensuring ministry alignment with church mission
Creating intentional next steps for spiritual growth
Experience in pastoring
Experience in training and development
Budget management
Resource allocation
Safety policy implementation
Volunteer screening procedures
Event coordination
Training coordination
Retreat coordination

Nice To Haves

Ability to welcome vision and change as growth continues

Responsibilities

Develop, communicate, and continually refine the church's Spiritual Formation Pathway.
Create clear and measurable next steps that guide individuals from spiritual consumerism to mature discipleship.
Ensure the pathway is simple, intentional, and integrated across all church ministries.
Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of discipleship environments using measurable outcomes.
Provide leadership and oversight for each stage of the Spiritual Formation Pathway with the support of other Team Leads.
Conduct monthly one-on-one check-ins with each team leader to provide encouragement, accountability, coaching, and ministry support.
Pray regularly with team leaders and encourage their personal spiritual growth.
Help leaders identify goals, celebrate wins, and navigate challenges.
Equip leaders with resources, training, and opportunities for continued development.
Develop Spiritual Formation Pathway calendars and annual goals.
Oversee budgets and resource allocation.
Maintain safety policies and volunteer screening procedures.
Coordinate events, trainings, and retreats.
Work closely with church staff and ministry leaders to create seamless transitions between each Spiritual Formation Stage/Phase.
Participate in staff meetings and church-wide planning.
Support the overall vision and mission of the church.
Assist in completing and the implementation of the Spiritual Formation Pathway.
Pastor the Seats on Sunday Mornings.
Host and connect with potential future Spiritual Formation Team Members.