Ministry Support Specialist

Why Join Our Team?

At Stephen Ministries St. Louis, we're all about building a more caring world. We're a nonprofit Christian educational organization that has been equipping people for half a century to care and relate with excellence.

We're best known for _Stephen Ministry_, our caring ministry system used in over 14,000 churches from over 190 faith traditions around the world.

We also produce books, courses, and other resources on topics such as grief, empathy, caring for those who are hurting, assertive relating, and leadership.

Our training and resources are being used by individuals, churches, schools, businesses, hospitals, and other organizations worldwide, making a difference in millions of lives.

An exciting new initiative at Stephen Ministries is helping congregations and other organizations play a key role in combating the mental health crisis by preventing mental distress and promoting mental health and well-being.

_ A career at Stephen Ministries is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be involved in meaningful work _ as part of a kind, collaborative, and Christ-centered team, working together to carry out a life-transforming mission.

Building a more caring world starts with having a great team and a great work environment. That's why, at Stephen Ministries, _ we hire people, not positions _.

We're on the lookout for people who are passionate about our mission, a good fit for our team, and driven to succeed. We work with each staff member to craft a role that matches their gifts, skills, experiences, and interests with the needs and goals of our organization.

All employees receive initial and ongoing training in a variety of areas connected to their work, as well as ongoing support from their mentor/supervisor who encourages their professional development and offers regular opportunities for growth.

The workday of a Ministry Support Specialist involves a variety of tasks, including:

Consulting with customers from around the world over the phone and by email, supporting them in their ministry through our excellent training, books, and materials for ministry
Participating in our live, interactive online training events
Working on various projects and tasks supporting the organization and its mission.

In addition, those in this role may have the opportunity to take on responsibilities in work areas such as:

Writing, editing, and publishing
Adult education
Communications and marketing
Market research
Public support and development
Developing new resources, graphic design, and videography
Information technology
Accounting and purchasing

Stephen Ministries offers competitive pay and benefits:

Vacation accrued from start of employment
Sick/Personal time
Seven paid holidays
Company-paid health and dental insurance
Company-paid Pension
Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
Company -paid life insurance.

All positions are at the Stephen Ministries Center in St. Louis.

Interested in Stephen Ministries? Visit for more information or call us!

To Apply: Submit your résumé with a cover letter by mail or email. In your cover letter, please tell us about your goals, experiences, and achievements along with anything else you think would be helpful for us to know. Our team wants to get to know you as a person, including what drew you to apply to work at Stephen Ministries.

For more information, call us at or visit .

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 20 - 50 per week

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Work Location: In person