Director for Congregational Development & Networking

Reporting directly to the Canon for Congregations & Transitions, the Director for Congregational Development & Networking will work 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. In addition, the Director 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. Download the job posting for further details.