Director for Congregational Development & Networking

Reporting directly to the Canon for Congregations & Transitions, the Director for Congregational Development & Networking will guide parishes and worshipping communities of all sizes and locations by exploring and identifying creative and innovative practices to equip and expand faithful, healthy, and effective faith communities as the local expression of the Body of Christ. In addition, working with Region Leadership Teams and existing and emerging Ministry Networks, the Director will engage, support, and deepen existing collaborative efforts while fostering new endeavors among congregations and across Regions. The Director will also assist the Canon for Congregations & Transitions in building a team of congregational consultants—lay and ordained leaders with specific areas of expertise (Conflict, Clergy Transitions, Diversity & Equity, Finance, and Buildings & Grounds)—to strengthen lay and clergy leaders in those critical areas of growth that may arise within the life of the congregation.

Education and Qualifications include:

• Either an ordained Episcopalian in good standing with demonstrable congregational experience or a confirmed communicant in good standing active in an Episcopal congregation with similar demonstrable levels of congregational experience.

• At least a bachelor’s degree; advanced degree a plus.

• At least five years of experience working in a nonprofit or congregational setting.

• A person of prayer, deeply formed in the Episcopal tradition, a follower of Jesus, and a creative person able to participate with ECCT, its bishops and lay and ordained leaders, as together we discern where God is leading us and how to join Jesus in changing the world.

• A demonstrated commitment to intercultural competency and clear understanding and commitment around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Exceptional leadership skills, with a commitment to working from a servant leadership perspective, rather than ‘top down’ or expert model, to better encourage “a community of parishes helping other parishes.”

• Proven experience in congregational development, revitalization, and an understanding of the dynamics of parishes of varied sizes and in different contexts.

Please download the job posting for additional details regarding the duties and responsibilities of the position and qualifications sought.