Women's Ministry Director

ABF Mission Statement: We are called by the grace of God for the glory of God, to become and multiply fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Title:  Women’s Ministry Director

Supervisor:  The Women’s Ministry Director will be a member of the ABF Ministry Leadership Team and will report to and be supervised by the Discipleship Pastor on a day-to-day basis.  Ultimate and final responsibility for determining the duties of this staff position, however, will be the Board of Elders collectively.  An annual performance evaluation will be conducted by the Discipleship Pastor.

Qualifications:

• A committed Christian with a vital and growing walk; a woman who is committed to leading a personal lifestyle of growth and worship.
• A broad knowledge of and commitment to Scripture.
• Willing to be a part of Alliance Bible Fellowship, regularly and consistently attending the weekend worship services and participating in the life of the church.
• Possesses a heart, call and vision for women’s ministry; able to share women’s perspectives.
• Education/Ministry Experience – Experience and/or educated in ministry to women preferred.
• A humble, shepherd’s heart – A woman who recognizes the importance of shepherding those under her care, training and equipping them for more effective service.
• Able to work with women of all ages in a team environment.
• In agreement with the Expanded ABF Doctrinal Statement.
• In agreement with the ABF Complementarian position.
• Commits to the ABF Personnel Policy Handbook.
• Passes regular background screenings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Women’s Ministry Director will seek to integrate the women’s ministry with the mission, purposes, and core values of the church.  She will lead the Women’s Ministry Team as the staff liaison.   She will provide continuity, stability, consistency and cohesiveness as she oversees the excellence and effectiveness of women’s ministry.  Her duties will include, but not be restricted to:

1. Attend weekly staff meetings.
2. Strong organizational leader able to equip and lead other leaders.
3. Develop a discipleship/mentorship culture and strategy with the women of ABF.
4. Develop an evangelism culture and strategy for ABF and its community.
5. Develop and lead a Women’s Ministry Team.  May also develop sub-teams to focus on specific areas of women’s ministry (Women’s Bible Studies, Women’s Large Group Gatherings and Retreats, Blueprint, White Rose, etc.).
6. Coordinate Women’s Bible Studies (in cooperation with Women’s Bible Study Team, if so appointed).  If desired and gifted, write Bible Study curriculum.
7. If desired and gifted, teach in various women’s ministry ministries.  Develop and encourage other teachers. 
8. Provide oversight and approve all selected Bible study materials.  Ensure biblical and theological alignment.
9. Recruit and participate in training new leaders in women’s ministry.
10. Acquaint herself with ladies in the church: their gifts, skills, desires for participation and specific needs.  Selects, recruits, trains, and leads a team of women to meet this responsibility.
11. Meet and integrate new women into the body.
12. Present opportunities for ministry and training for the women of ABF.
13. Approve plans made by the Women’s Ministry Team or other sub-teams.
14. Oversee the Women’s Ministry budget.
15. Provide regular women’s ministry updates to Discipleship Pastor and Elders.

Work Time:

• As a fulltime position, it is expected the Women’s Ministry Director will work 40 hours per week. Some weeks will require more hours, and compensation time off may be taken in the week(s) following.
• The Women’s Ministry Director will necessarily have to work some evenings and other irregular hours in order to fulfill her responsibilities and participate in as many aspects of Women’s Ministry as time allows.

Benefits:

The Women’s Ministry Director will be provided benefits for fulltime employees of ABF (details will be discussed if an offer is made).