Archdiocese of Detroit · 1 day ago
Director of the Equipping the Saints Initiative
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expThe Archdiocese of Detroit is seeking a Director for the Equipping the Saints Initiative, which is a multi-year program aimed at enhancing formation for parish ministers. The Director will lead program development, manage partnerships, supervise personnel, and oversee grant management to fulfill the Seminary's mission of forming clergy and lay leaders.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement micro-credentialing courses, regional cohorts, and collaborative ministry workshops
Integrate adult learning best practices and culturally responsive methods, including bilingual content
Ensure academic quality, ministerial relevance, and theological fidelity
Oversee a five-year budget of approximately $1M, monitoring expenditures and approving disbursements
Prepare progress reports and financial updates for the Lilly Endowment and Seminary leadership
Track outcomes, enrollment, and evaluation metrics for continuous improvement
Build relationships with archdiocesan offices, parish leaders, Catholic organizations, and potential funding partners
Promote the program through conferences, presentations, and parish visits
Serve as the Seminary’s public representative for Equipping the Saints initiatives
Hire, supervise, and evaluate the Part-Time Grant Coordinator
Contract faculty or facilitators as needed
Convene and chair the ILM Lay Formation Advisory Committee, integrating its recommendations into program planning
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in theology, pastoral ministry, religious education, or a related field
5–7 years of leadership experience in Catholic ministry, theological education, or nonprofit management
Demonstrated ability to design and implement adult faith formation or academic programs
Strong budget oversight, grant reporting, and project-management skills
Ability to work collaboratively across cultures; Spanish fluency or strong bilingual capacity strongly preferred
Catholic in good standing with the Church, committed to advancing the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, and the Archdiocese of Detroit
Preferred
Spanish fluency or strong bilingual capacity strongly preferred
Company
Archdiocese of Detroit
Detroit Archdiocese is a religious institutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Schoenle
Chief Financial Officer
Brian Mooney
Chief Operating Officer
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