McKendree UMC
523 Church Street Nashville, Tennessee
Part-Time Family Discipleship Coordinator (20 Hours/Week)
Position Title: Family Discipleship Coordinator
Reports To: Lead Pastor / Discipleship Pastor
Position Summary – The Family Discipleship Coordinator is responsible for cultivating a culture of spiritual formation, discipleship, and missional engagement among families. This role has a team that equips and partners with parents/guardians to nurture faith at home, develop disciples of Jesus Christ, and connect families to the life and mission of the church. The coordinator serves as a bridge between church and home, helping families grow in their relationship with Christ and live out their faith in everyday life.
Responsabilidades clave
- Discipleship/Spiritual Formation
- Develops and implement opportunities for families to grow in faith together.
- Provides resources that equip parents to lead spiritual practices at home.
- Offers Confirmation classes, Vacation Bible School and other discipleship efforts.
- Creates pathways for children, youth, and parents to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
- Facilitates or coordinates small groups, classes, or cohorts focused on family discipleship.
- Missional Engagement
- Encourages and organize opportunities for families to serve together in the church and community.
- Collaborates with local mission partners to create accessible, family-friendly service experiences.
- Helps families understand and live out their faith beyond the walls of the church.
- Relationship Building & Care
- Builds meaningful relationships with families through regular communication and presence.
- Provides support, encouragement, and spiritual guidance to parents and caregivers.
- Maintains awareness of family needs and connect them to appropriate resources.
- Program Coordination & Communication
- Plans and coordinates family-focused events, gatherings, and initiatives.
- Communicates regularly with families through email, social media, and church platforms.
- Works collaboratively with staff and volunteers to ensure effective ministry execution.
Cualificaciones
- Demonstrates Christian faith and commitment to discipleship.
- Experience in ministry, education, or working with families preferred.
- Strong relational, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to equip and empower others rather than doing all ministry alone.
Competencias básicas
- Passion for and commitment to spiritual formation, discipleship, and missional engagement
- Creativity in engaging families in faith practices
- Ability to lead, organize, and multiply volunteers
- Commitment to missional living and community engagement
Expected Outcomes
- Increased engagement of families in spiritual practices at home
- Clear and accessible discipleship pathways for families
- Growth in family participation in mission and service
- Strengthened relationships between church
- Effective and consistent communications to the team and families