Director of Faith Formation and Ministry with Families

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church – Atlanta, Georgia

 Our Mission

It is our mission to be a nurturing, inclusive community centered in Jesus Christ, called to grow in our faith through worship, ministry, education, and service.

About This Opportunity

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church is seeking a warm, relational, faithful, and organized leader to serve as our next Director of Faith Formation and Ministry with Families.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who feels called to meaningful ministry and wants to make a visible difference in the lives of children, youth, and families within a deeply caring church community.

The right candidate will help nurture faith, build relationships, support volunteers, strengthen existing ministries, and help shape the next chapter of growth for our parish.

Who We Are

St. Bartholomew’s is a welcoming, inclusive Episcopal parish in Atlanta known for its kindness, authenticity, thoughtful faith, and strong sense of community. We welcome individuals and families of all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ persons and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow ministry with children, youth, and families
• Plan engaging faith formation opportunities
• Build trusted relationships with children, youth, and parents
• Recruit, equip, and encourage volunteers
• Help children and youth participate in worship
• Coordinate seasonal events, retreats, and family programming
• Participate in staff meetings and church planning
• Manage calendars, communications, and ministry logistics

Schedule

This is a full-time position with flexibility based on church seasons and ministry needs. Regular expectations include Sunday mornings, weekly staff meetings, planning time during the week, and occasional evenings or retreat weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in children’s ministry, youth ministry, education, or related leadership work
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Reliability, warmth, and initiative
• Comfort leading volunteers
• Passion for helping children and families grow in faith
• Episcopal experience preferred but not required

Required Training

• Safeguarding God’s Children
• Safeguarding God’s People
• Anti-racism / Dismantling Racism Training
• Background Check

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, flexible scheduling, continuing education support, and church benefits offered under parish policy.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to admin@stbartsatlanta.org

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, an active and inclusive parish in northeast Atlanta, seeks an organist/choirmaster. 

The parish is known for its excellent Rosales organ (two-manual tracker, 38 ranks, Opus 29), superb acoustics, skilled choirs and collaboration with other musical groups in the metro area. St. Bartholomew’s is also known for its 72-year history of effective advocacy and social justice.

Qualifications

Candidate must have degree(s) in organ, sacred music, or choral conducting (or CAGO/ChM).

Robust organ skills, knowledge of Episcopal music and liturgy, and substantial experience

conducting accomplished choirs are required for the position.

Responsibilities

The Organist/Choirmaster (OCM) administers the music program, serves as organist for all worship services and special observances, rehearses and directs two adult choirs, and coordinates liturgical plans with clergy.

Additionally, the OCM develops publicity materials for special services and concerts, oversees

care of the organ and other instruments, and collaborates with the Music Committee. The OCM

manages music libraries and selects appropriate new anthems and psalms. He/she works

continuously to build the choirs’ skills.

Interpersonal Skills

The OCM will encourage prospective singers to join the choir and work effectively with all ages.

Experience recruiting and building a treble choir using RSCM Curriculum is also desirable. The

OCM will consult with families for weddings and memorial services, will audition and set

expectations for any paid musicians, build collegial relationships with other music organizations

that use church space, and ensure that pastoral care for the music ministry is provided as needed.

Benefits

Compensation for the 30 hours-per-week position is $50,000 plus benefits, continuing education, and vacation time (4 weeks/5 Sundays).

For more information about St. Bartholomew’s, visit www.stbartsatlanta.org; and find us on Facebook and YouTube.

To apply, send a Curriculum Vitae, sample recordings of the applicant’s organ and choral

performances, and a list of references to applications@stbartsatlanta.org.