LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH
2480 W. Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235
614-889-2292
Faith Formation Leader
August 2019
Position Purpose:
Consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Lord of Life Lutheran
Church, develop, coordinate, and implement faith formation programming that
equips our community as disciples of Jesus.
Congregational Vision:
Lord of Life Lutheran Church is committed to reaching out to others with the
love of Jesus Christ. We are a community of Christ where we experience God’s
grace, love and acceptance through each other. From here, each of us is
empowered to share, reach, and give what we have received.
Position Overview:
The Faith Formation Leader serves the congregation by weaving the fabric upon
which the individual Faith Formation Ministries will thrive within the
congregation. This leader will oversee, recruit, and equip ministry leaders to
foster spiritual growth of congregants by providing vision, guidance, and
support for their respective programming. The immediate focus will be on
Youth and & Family Discipleship. The second priority is to work on expanding
Adult Discipleship.
- Youth & Family Discipleship
- Spiritual Foundations (birth to 2)
- Youth Christian Education (age 2-5th grade)
- Children’s Prayer Workshop
- Vacation Bible School
- Middle School / Affirmation (6th-8th grade)
- High School / OneBody (9th-12th grade)
- Parent Support
- Adult Discipleship
- Life Groups
- Life Classes
- Panera Book Group
- Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study
The vision for the Faith Formation Team:
- Delivers engaging and effective faith formation programming for participants of all ages to
foster lifelong spiritual growth.
- Cultivates long-lasting intergenerational connections.
- Delivers programming that appeals to under-engaged groups.
- Supports participants and smoothly transitions them across ministries.
- Recruits and develops well-equipped leaders and volunteers who are growing in Christ
through their service.
- Sees other ministries in the community as opportunities for cooperation.
- Advocates for the Faith Formation ministry.
- Encourages and equips parents to engage in faith formation activities at church and at
home.
- Recognizes and adapts to changing needs.
The vision for the Faith Formation Leader:
- Connects and coordinates with other Lord of Life ministry teams.
- Recruits, develops, and supports Faith Formation leaders & volunteers while holding
them to standards and expectations.
- Works as a self-directed, resourceful, and proactive leader.
- Collaborates creatively to deliver the vision of an engaged and effective faith formation
ministry to ALL (e.g. parents, grandparents, couples, families, LGBTQIA, youth, young
adults, single, elderly, and divorced).
- Loves ALL of God’s people.
- Communicates well with the congregation and people of all ages.
- Possesses the spiritual gifts of administration, insight, encouragement, compassion,
shepherding, and leadership.
- Works with staff and the Church Council towards achieving common goals.
Responsibilities:
Recruits, develops, supports, and affirms the Faith Formation Team leaders &
volunteers. Ensures team vacancies are filled in a timely manner and new
leaders and volunteers are well-supported.
Provides vision, goals, guidance, resources, and feedback to Faith Formation
Team.
Oversees and supports the delivery of effective intergenerational Faith
Formation programming.
Connects with other faith formation leaders.
Promotes and communicates regularly with the community about Faith
Formation activities through multiple means.
Communicates regularly with Council on objectives, progress, and challenges.
Seeks synergistic connections with:
- New Member classes by reviewing Spiritual Gifts Inventory data and by
facilitating the integration of new members into appropriate ministry
teams.
- Ministry team leaders by suggesting opportunities for cooperation.
- Mission team by encouraging and coordinating service opportunities into
faith formation programming.
- Intergenerational small groups by coordinating formation, providing
resources or ideas, and supporting ongoing needs.
Provides support and resources to parents (e.g. communication, materials,
spiritual guidance, and childcare options).
Evaluates Faith Formation programming to identify strengths and barriers.
Facilitates transitions between Faith Formation Ministry offerings (between age
groups and life-long learning), providing consistency as participants develop
spiritually.
Collects feedback on program effectiveness.
Keeps current on faith formation trends, connecting congregants to faith
resources and encouraging involvement with the overall community of faith.
Qualifications:
Compliance to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Lord of Life Lutheran
Church.
Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
Preferred knowledge of Faith Formation or Christian Education work
experience.
Dependable work ethic.
Superior interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to pass an Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) background
check, the cost of which is paid by the congregation.
Required Attributes:
A commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Lord of Life Lutheran
Church.
Strong interpersonal skills, engaging and inviting.
Ability to work with office staff to coordinate clerical, budget/financial, and use
of church facilities issues.
Ability to work with Congregation Council towards achieving common goals.
Demonstrated integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
Demonstrated strong leadership, organization, and project management skills.
Proven ability to effectively manage and supervise individuals and teams.
Ability to identify, develop, and manage resources, including recruiting; and
working with others in the congregation training volunteers.
Ability to collaborate effectively and to work with parishioners of diverse
personalities and opinions.
Strong oral, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
Ability to display initiative, make decisions, and handle unexpected events.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Proficiency with technology and digital media.
Willingness to adjust work schedule to support special activities at the church,
and regular attendance on Sunday mornings.
Compensation:
The compensation package is reviewed annually as part of the annual budget
process.
Starting salary is $42,000 based on skills and experience.
Two weeks paid vacation days annually, based on the weekly work schedule.
Planned absences must be communicated in writing at least two weeks in
advance to the Lead Pastor and Council President.
Office is closed on major holidays as shown in the Employee Policy Handbook.
No health/medical benefits are provided.
Time Commitment:
This is a full time position requiring approximately 40 hours per week. Sunday
mornings and related evening meetings are required. Scheduling is as agreed to
with the Lead Pastor and Congregation Council.
Accountability:
This position is supervised by the Lead Pastor. Salaries are determined by the
congregation through an annual budget process. An annual evaluation and salary
recommendation are done by the pastor in a process overseen by the Council or
Parish Business Administrator.
All staff positions are at the will of the Congregation Council and this position
may be terminated with two weeks written notice, with the exception of moral
malfeasance which results in immediate termination. All terminations must be
approved by the Congregation Council.
A positive Bureau of Criminal Investigations Background Check, the cost of
which is paid by the congregation.
Term:
Indefinite based upon congregational need and effectiveness.
Performance will be evaluated at 90 and 180 days of service, and annually
thereafter in January in accordance with the Employee Policy Manual.
Violation of Congregational Code of Ethics will lead to termination.
Six weeks’ notice is required for resignation.
OUR MISSION
To reach people with the love of Jesus Christ.
OUR VISION
Lord of Life Lutheran Church is a community of Christ where we experience God's grace, comfort and acceptance through each other. From here, everyone is empowered to share, teach and give what each has received.
OUR VALUES
1. The Gospel calls us to unconditional regard for all people.
2. Prayer is necessary for our relationship with God, one another, and the world.
3. Scripture provides the foundation for our lives of faith.
4. The authority for our ministry is founded in Jesus Christ, the head of the Church which is the Body of Christ on earth. An elected Congregation Council provides administrative authority; our called pastor (s) provides the spiritual authority of the Office of Word and Sacrament Ministry.
5. Each member is uniquely gifted by God for ministry and is expected to mature in discipleship of Jesus Christ.
6. Any ministry based on our Mission, Vision and Core Values is valid for our congregation, and may, at any time, evolve or end.