Head of SPD (Spiritual Progress and Development)

JOB PURPOSE

SPD stands for Spiritual Progress and Development. It is the part of the Church Ministry that helps members grow in their faith and serve as workers and leaders. SPD has two arms: Maturity which runs the Midweek Service Testimonies the Foundation Course and the annual Awakening event; and Ministry which recruits trains and cares for workers. The Head of SPD leads both arms making sure they run well and consistently across every HICC campus and reports to the Head of Church Ministry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Leading the SPD Directorate

• Set the direction and standards for how members grow spiritually and develop as workers across all HICC campuses.
  
• Lead the team directly under this role the Central Maturity Coordinator and the Central Ministry Coordinator and make sure both teams work to the same standard from campus to campus.
  
• Speak about Maturity and Ministry matters when meeting with the Head of Church Ministry and the wider leadership team.
  

2. Overseeing Maturity (Growth and Faith Programs)

• Approve the standard program for the weekly Midweek Service before it goes out to campuses.
  
• Coordinate the Foundation Course the three-week class that trains new converts making sure it runs on schedule and new converts are properly brought into the church.
  
• Ensure proper management of testimonies collection and verification before testimonies are shared during services
  
• Lead the planning of Awakening the annual event that runs during the 21 Days Fast working with the Senior Pastor and the planning committee.
  
• Read the Maturity reports that come in and step in where something isnt being done consistently.
  

3. Overseeing Ministry (Worker Development)

• Manage the worker onboarding process from recruitment and introduction to the church through the first three months of observation and confirmation.
  
• Coordinate the BLC (Basic Leadership Course) delivered three times a year and ALC (Advanced Leadership Course) delivered twice a year ensuring timely and effective delivery.
  
• Oversee workers care so that any worker who misses two Sundays in a row is followed up on.
  
• Make sure the records of who is a worker who is a leader and who has completed training stay accurate and current.
  
• Review the Ministry reports before they go to the Head of Church Ministry.
  

4. Reporting

• Receive and check the reports coming from the Central Maturity Coordinator and Central Ministry Coordinator.
  
• Bring Maturity and Ministry information together into one report for the Head of Church Ministry.
  
• Keep an overview of the key numbers for both arms: attendance Foundation Course BLC/ALC and worker and leader counts.
  

5. Solving Problems

• Check that Maturity and Ministry processes are being followed the same way at every campus.
  
• Be the person the Central Coordinators come to when something cant be resolved at their level.
  
• Help decide how to handle situations that fall outside the normal process.
  

6. Developing the Team

• Support and grow the Central Maturity Coordinator the Central Ministry Coordinator and their teams.
  
• Help Campus Maturity and Ministry Coordinators understand whats expected of them and how to deliver it well.
  
• Work with Pastors HODs and campus leaders to keep spiritual growth and worker development a priority everywhere.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Theology Ministry Religious Studies or a related field. A relevant degree in another discipline is acceptable; ministry training is an advantage.
  
• Minimum of 7 years experience in church ministry with demonstrated leadership in member development worker development discipleship or volunteer/workforce programs
  
• Minimum of 3 years experience managing ministry operations across multiple teams departments or campuses.
  
• Strong understanding of HICCs spiritual growth and development pathway including Growth Track Foundation Course BLC and ALC.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams coordinate programs maintain ministry standards and work effectively with senior church leadership.
  
  

Benefits

• 13th Month Pay
  
• Pension
  
• Leave Allowance
  
• HMO
  
• Staff Loan
  
• Training and Development
  

Required Skills:

Requirements: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (Masters/professional certification ACCA ACA CIMA preferred). Minimum 15 years progressive finance experience with at least 3 years in management. Strong knowledge of GAAP IFRS not-for-profit financial standards tax compliance and internal controls. Proven leadership analytical communication and strategic advisory skills. Proficiency in financial management systems and ERP tools.

Required Education:

Degree in Communications Marketing International Relations Journalism or other related disciplines (Post graduate degree will be a plus) Minimum of 8 years experience in communications and media management. Agency experience would be a plus

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1