At Church of the Highlands, we are committed to building a thriving, healthy team that multiplies ministry impact across every campus and department. We believe every teammate should have a clear, measurable and customized pathway for growth.
We are seeking a Director of Team Develop who will design, implement, and oversee a scalable development system that equips teammates with the skills, leadership capacity, and confidence to grow personally and multiply ministry impact.
Role Purpose
Develop the infrastructure for every teammate to have a clear, customized pathway for growth by developing the skills, leadership, and confidence family, ministry, finances and beyond.
This leader will oversee the strategy, rollout, and continuous improvement of a church-wide Learning Management System (LMS) integrated with HRIS and teammate profiles, ensuring structured and measurable development across diverse roles.
Requirements/Qualifications
- 7+ years leadership experience in ministry, organizational development, HR, or learning systems.
- Experience implementing or managing LMS platforms.
- Strong project management and systems-thinking ability.
- Data-driven with the ability to translate insights into action.
- Excellent communicator and cross-functional collaborator.
- Alignment with church vision, values, and DNA.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead LMS Strategy & Rollout: Identify, implement, and manage an integrated LMS platform; ensure seamless integration with teammate profiles; successfully launch and drive adoption across campuses; oversee system functionality and user experience.
- Build & Oversee Learning Pathways: Develop structured growth tracks for teammates and leaders; design onboarding, leadership development, and role-specific pathways; align learning experiences with church values and DNA; continually refine curriculum and content.
- Measure Engagement & Impact: Track participation, completion rates, and leadership progression; develop reporting dashboards and evaluation rhythms; provide data-driven insights to senior leadership; improve systems based on measurable outcomes.
- Equip & Train Team Leaders: Train leaders to effectively develop and coach their teams; equip new team leaders for successful transitions; provide practical tools for leadership growth and multiplication.
- Champion a Culture of Growth: Reinforce leadership development across every department; promote clarity, ownership, and excellence; align development with mission and ministry priorities.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of leadership experience in ministry, organizational development, HR, or learning systems
- Experience implementing or managing Learning Management System platforms
- Strong project management and systems-thinking ability
- Data-driven ability to translate insights into action
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Alignment with the church's vision, values, and DNA
What We Do
Church of the Highlands is a multi-location Christian church serving communities across Alabama and West Georgia. Founded by pastor Chris Hodges and charter members in 2001, it describes itself as a life-giving church. Its operations include worship experiences, ministry programs, campus services, and technology-supported activities across its campuses, with a mission centered on Christian faith and community.
