Director of Disability Ministry

Faith Church

Dyer, IN 46311

Denomination: Other

Category: Church Staff

Church Size: 1500 - 2000

Salary: Not specified

Posted on: September 22, 2021

Time Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Faith Church in Dyer, Indiana is looking to add a talented individual to our story!

We are seeking a Full-Time Director of Disability Ministry to work closely with our ministry teams at multiple campuses. Faith Church, one church with five locations, is a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. Check us out at wearefaith.org!

The Director of Disability Ministry will provide oversight and leadership to five direct reports. This leader will be responsible to develop, oversee and implement a philosophy of ministry that shares the gospel, provides discipleship and creates a sense of belonging for those with disabilities and their families.

The ideal candidate will be passionate and committed to providing oversight, leadership and education to the Disability Ministry team at all campuses of Faith Church in order to accomplish the vision and mission of growing the ministry to meet the needs of people with disabilities and their families. We are seeking a collaborative, adaptable, and visionary leader with a demonstrated ability to interact with people of various developmental levels including volunteers, church committees, individuals with disabilities and their families and outside ministry partners.

The leader will be responsible for:
Developing, overseeing and implementing a philosophy and vision of ministry.
Providing professional development and training to the Disability Ministry Team, related committees & volunteers such as disability awareness, curriculum and instructional strategies and behavioral supports.
Providing direction and oversight for the weekly Reflectors programming and ensure that appropriate accommodations and modifications are met for participants.
Collaborating with other ministries and campuses to help expand the Reflectors program by developing distinct ways to include people with disabilities and provide ministry to their families; by sharing the gospel, providing discipleship, and creating a sense of belonging.
Working with Campus Directors to identify training needs within the ministry.
Assisting with plans and oversight of annual events to serve the needs of the disabled communities. (Joni & Friends, Night to Shine, etc.)
Building and maintaining ministry partners within the disability community and identifying resources to support the efforts of reaching this underserved community with the gospel.
Attending applicable conferences within the field and submitting proposals to present/participate as a representative of Faith Church.
Regularly communicate updates about the ministry via church communication tools. (newsletters, social media, etc.) as well as relevant committees & volunteers and donor bases.
 

About Faith Church:

Faith Church is a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time.

https://wearefaith.org/ 

Job Qualifications:

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master’s Degree in related field preferred.

Experience: Five years of experience working in a disability-related field is required.

Qualifications:
Personal commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ
Mature faith and steadfast character
Reliance on the authority of Scripture and prayer
Sense of calling to an “equipping of the saints”
Knowledge of ministry to those with disabilities
Computer skills

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to bpeterson@wearefaith.org
 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Director of Disability Ministry
Time Type:
Full Time
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Salary:
Not specified
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Worship Style:
Contemporary
Church Size:
1500 - 2000

Contact Information:

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Contact Name:
Bonnie Peterson
Address1:
100 E. 81st Avenue
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City:
Dyer
State or Province:
ZIP Code:
46311
Country:
United States
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