School of Ministry Director

Description

Who We Are

We are a community living out our God-given calling as we follow Jesus and make disciples every day and empower others to do the same. Rooted in our faith and centered on Christ, we seek to reflect His heart in all we do—serve others, grow together, and advance His mission with purpose and passion.

Jesus leads our way. We look to Him as our ultimate example, guide, and authority. His life and teachings shape our decisions, our culture, and our direction.

Unity protects our purpose. We believe we are stronger together. By honoring one another, communicating openly, and working collaboratively, we safeguard the mission entrusted to us.

Faithfulness builds our future. We are committed to stewarding our responsibilities with integrity and consistency, trusting that daily obedience produces lasting impact.

Rest restores our soul. We value rhythms of Sabbath and renewal, recognizing that abiding in Christ fuels sustainable, healthy ministry.

Joy sets our tone. We approach our work with gratitude and hope, confident in God’s goodness and expectant for what He will do through us.

Working at Long Hollow is more than a job. It’s a calling to contribute to a larger purpose. Together, we are a team on mission—following Jesus, making disciples, and faithfully living out our calling every day.

What We Believe

Long Hollow is a cooperating member of the Southern Baptist Convention. An overview of our core beliefs along with the scriptures that inform them can be found here .

Character Traits

• Is a Christ-follower with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
• Demonstrates integrity and professional conduct in all interactions
• Shows flexibility and adaptability in a ministry environment
• Exhibits patience, care, and respect when working with other staff and church members
• Maintains a positive, engaging attitude that creates a welcoming environment

Requirements

Role Summary 

The School of Ministry Director leads the day-to-day life of Long Hollow’s School of Ministry (SOM), carrying its mission, direction, and values into every class, cohort, and partnership. This role owns the quality, growth, and reach of the SOM—recruiting and developing teachers, growing the student body across Long Hollow, the community, and virtual learners, and connecting training across ministries so that the SOM becomes a true equipping hub for the church and a leadership pipeline for future Long Hollow staff.  

What You’ll Do

   Mission & Quality 

• Implement the mission, direction, and values of the School of Ministry, ensuring consistent content, feel, and DNA across all classes 
• Evaluate classes and teachers regularly through observation, student feedback, and outcomes, and make improvements as needed 

   Teaching & Curriculum 

• Recruit, train, and coach qualified teachers who reflect Long Hollow’s beliefs, values, and teaching standards 
• Fill in teaching opportunities as needed, serving as a primary back-up instructor across SOM courses 
• Identify and prepare additional course studies, and keep existing curriculum biblically sound, practical, and consistent with Long Hollow’s DNA 

   Students & Reach 

• Oversee recruitment of students from Long Hollow, the surrounding community, and virtual learning opportunities 
• Manage SOM calendars, enrollment, and completion tracking, and report regularly to leadership on enrollment, outcomes, and pipeline health 

   Equipping Hub & Leadership Pipeline 

• Connect training opportunities across ministries and staff to create a true equipping hub at Long Hollow 
• Shape and lead a cohort among key certificate students, providing deeper discipleship, mentoring, and leadership development 
• Ensure a leadership pipeline for future Long Hollow staff by identifying and developing emerging leaders in partnership with ministry leaders and HR • Partner with seminaries and other institutions to create pathways for further study 

Skills Needed to Succeed

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) required 
• 5+ years’ experience in local church ministry, with demonstrated teaching experience in adult learning environments 
• Strong biblical and theological foundation consistent with Long Hollow’s beliefs and the Baptist Faith & Message 
• Gifted communicator and teacher able to engage a wide range of learners
• Experience recruiting, training, and developing teachers or volunteer leaders 
• Curriculum design and development experience 
• Ability to disciple, mentor, and develop emerging leaders 
• Program management and organizational skills, including enrollment and records oversight 
• Relational skills to build partnerships across ministries, staff teams, and seminaries
• Familiarity with virtual and hybrid learning platforms 

Benefits

• Paid vacation (starts at 3 weeks) 
• Paid Holidays (12+ days)
• 401K Match
• Paid Medical & Dental Insurance w/HSA Contribution
• Vision Insurance available 
• Access to free counseling & legal services
• Paid time off to serve in other ministry areas
• Paid Time off to attend Conferences