About the Church of Saint Paul
The Church of Saint Paul is a dynamic Catholic community of 1400+ families empowered by the Holy Spirit to be the Body of Christ alive in the world today. Located in Ham Lake, MN, the parish follows a five-step discipleship pathway to maintain the strength of our community and help individuals become intentional disciples of Jesus Christ through acts of prayer, service, connection, giving, and invitation.
Position Summary
The Discipleship and Engagement Coordinator is a relational and strategic leader who helps parishioners take meaningful next steps in their faith through the parish’s discipleship pathway. This role helps existing parishioners grow in faith, build community, and engage in parish life. Evening and weekend hours required (e.g. key parish events, engagement opportunities, and seasonal programming).
Primary Responsibilities
- Recruit, organize, and train lay leaders to lead and sustain ministries that support the parish discipleship pathway.
- Create and manage a new member welcome and engagement process. Ensure a personal and interactive experience that connects individuals and families to parish life.
- Develop and support adult discipleship opportunities (e.g. small groups, Bible studies, Life in the Spirit retreats, charism discernment workshops, annual men’s and women’s retreats, young adult gatherings, marriage enrichment) to foster spiritual life and growth of parishioners.
- Provide guidance and support to prayer and pastoral care ministries (e.g. Spiritual Direction, Unbound, Prayer Line, Prayer Teams, Eucharistic Adoration, Marian Cenacle, Divorce and Annulment, Chapter Two Marriage Retreat, Addiction, Grief, Seniors, Bread of Life, Meal Train, Food Drives, Toy Drive, and School Drive).
- Be present frequently at weekend Masses (at least two times per month) and parish events to build relationships and create opportunities for connection and engagement.
