Coordinator of Evangelization

To assist the evangelization of adults as they encounter Christ and learn to live a life of discipleship within the heart of the Catholic Church through small group ministry, implementing Mission Training and equipping with the skills of relational and invitational evangelization toward apostolic mission.  Provide variety of evangelization initiatives to adults and families at different stages along the path of discipleship.  Lead parish retreats and special events to engage parishioners within the parish.  Provide leadership to ministry opportunities and support to apostolic initiatives.

1. Work collaboratively with both parish and church staff and adult volunteers. Maintaining effective and appropriate working relationships with each.
2. Oversee, develop, and manage all of the logistics and details for executing the training in mission process, small group ministry and various ministries.
3. Ensure leaders have adequate knowledge and practice of their faith as well as the pastoral maturity and skills to accompany others in their faith journey through one-on-one mentoring and mission community.
4. Handle conflicts, challenges, crisis situations, and behavior issues with maturity by providing pastoral care, mentoring, and wisdom. Making the necessary referrals and follow up as well as following all Archdiocesan, Catholic Mutual and St. John’s safe environment policies.
5. Cultivate relationships by being present and attending parish liturgies and parish/school events and activities, with the intention of building relationships with leaders and future leaders with special attention for those desiring deeper formation and training.

1. Must be a practicing Catholic with a sound understanding and acceptance of Catholic Tradition and doctrine, and Sacred Scripture.
2. Bachelor’s degree.
3. Prior experience in evangelizing ministry preferred, as a participant or leader.
4. Demonstrated skills and interests in this type of work.
5. Desire to help lead members of the parish to become authentic disciples of Jesus Christ.
6. Ability to satisfactorily pass a criminal background check.
7. Strong computer and social media skills. Be knowledgeable in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Canva, Flocknote, and Outlook).

Send resume and cover letter to Jill Fink finkj@stjohnnyb.org