Agape Christian Academy is seeking a passionate and spiritually mature leader to serve as our next Spiritual Life Director. This individual will play a vital role in shaping the hearts and minds of our students through intentional discipleship, engaging chapel services, and biblically rich teaching. We are looking for someone who is Christ-centered, relationally driven, and deeply aligned with our mission to equip students to be a transforming influence in the world.

Key Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership & Oversight

• Develop and lead a biblically sound chapel program for both campuses.
• Coordinate and speak at chapel services, while inviting local pastors and student speakers.
• Launch and manage a cross-campus small group discipleship framework.
• Mentor and train upperclassmen to lead peer discipleship groups.
• Provide one-on-one spiritual encouragement and biblical counsel to students.

Bible Teaching

• Teach upper-level Bible courses (grades 10–12), ensuring alignment with the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Collaborate on curriculum selection and contribute to theological clarity across courses.

Mission Trips & Special Events

• Lead annual mission trips (e.g., El Salvador for seniors, Cleveland for juniors) and coordinate service opportunities for all grade levels.
• Design and execute 1–2 Spiritual Emphasis Days per year, along with spiritual components of key school events.

Partnerships

• Engage with parents as the primary disciplers, offering encouragement, biblical guidance, and occasional workshops.
• Build and maintain relationships with local pastors and churches to support student spiritual development.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Head of School and campus Principals to integrate spiritual care with school life.
• Attend leadership meetings and coordinate proactively to ensure clarity around discipleship vs. discipline roles.

Worship Development

• Guide student-led music teams in leading chapel worship with excellence and theological integrity.

Qualifications

• A vibrant, mature relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle that reflects biblical values.
• Deep alignment with Agape’s Statement of Faith and mission.
• Experience in youth ministry, discipleship, Christian education, or pastoral care.
• Strong communication skills, especially in teaching and biblical counseling.
• Bachelor’s degree required; theological or ministry-related education preferred.
• A shepherd’s heart with a flexible, servant-leader mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary (based on experience).
• Simple IRA match.
• 100% tuition reduction for dependent children.
• Professional development opportunities.