What Does a Digital Bible Worker Do?

Jamie Jean Schneider Domm

Digital Strategist for the North American Division. ​​​​​​

Created in partnership with from Amie Regester, The Belligerent Bible Worker, Ivan Williams Director of the Ministerial Association for the North American Division, and Human Resources for the North American Division. 

Digital Bible Worker: Sample Position Description

A sample of what a job description could look like for local churches and conferences looking to hire a Bible worker to lead online evangelistic campaigns. Feel free to adapt to your specific needs, and HR requirements. View this template as a type of menu to guide you in the creation of a position that makes sense for your organization’s structure. These positions can be adapted for paid or volunteer workers based on the level of commitment and budget.

​Digital bible workers utilize digital technologies to share the gospel and stimulate religious thought by creating and packaging content that addresses relevant needs/questions and encourages people to advance in their spiritual journey. Digital bible workers build relationships with those in the broader community, online and offline, and usually within a specific geo-location territory, in order to create opportunities for one-on-one or small group Bibles studies held in person or via digital tools. They work in partnership with a local church and pastor to evaluate the needs of a community and determine relevant opportunities for outreach and service. They mentor converts in their development of Christian character and commitment to faith as well as train and equip new members for active discipleship roles. This role encompasses a mix of digital discipleship and evangelism to bridge the gap between working in the digital mission field and achieving real-world impact. 

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Position Summary:

​The Digital Bible Worker will implement a comprehensive, multi-channel digital evangelism strategy designed to meet the spiritual and social needs of the 18–35 year old, collegiate, career-focused, single or married adult seekers (may include other target audiences based on the goals of the conference or church) in the local community. While engagement and relationship building will start in the digital space, the intent is to bring the target audience to an in-person experience. Ultimately, the goal of this position is to coach young people towards a relationship with Jesus and involvement in the local church—empowering them to also be effective digital disciples.

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​Objectives and Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

• Work closely with a Pastor, congregation or conference to utilize digital technologies for the purpose of achieving the organization’s goals.
• Implement a comprehensive, multi-channel digital evangelism strategy designed to build relationships with the local users of social media platforms. The strategy should also meet the spiritual and social needs of 18 to 35 year-olds, collegiate, career-focuses, single, married adult truth seekers or other target audiences based on the over-arching goals of the church or conference.
• Plan and implement a monthly content calendar for weekly video devotionals on appropriate social media platforms. Write, film, edit, and upload weekly devotionals. Respond to comments and build community on social media platforms through digital evangelism.
• Develop and manage an advertising budget and set goals to promote devotionals and local fellowship opportunities on Facebook, Instagram, and other media as necessary. The purpose of this advertising would be to raise awareness, attract youth to engage with relevant content, and encourage relationship building that starts in the digital space and migrates to in-person interactions.
• Use momentum from video devotionals to move into a longer format online Bible discussion/study that acts as a weekly livestreamed “Branch Sabbath School,” with live, interactive audience participation to further foster community engagement. The goal is to encourage open and honest conversations to equip youth to stand for their faith in a post-modern world.
• Obtain Bible Study interest contacts through digital engagements and promotions. Respond in a timely matter to all messages and questions posted online.
• Participate in available continuing education sessions on evangelism offered by the local conference and digital communication training opportunities available online.

 
 
Traditional Ministry

• Provide guidance and support based on biblical principles to young adults in an honest and open manner. Speak to young people who desire authenticity, while using the anonymity of the digital space to engage privately when needed.
• Plan monthly, in-person young adult meet-ups (advertised online, through partner churches, email, and social media).
• Work with the conference to promote young adult events.
• Offer one-on-one Bible studies as requested, in person and digitally, using free video conference tools.

Leadership

• Train and mentor other young adults to lead in ministry both in person and in the digital space. Equip them to give Bible studies, lead outreach, and get involved in ministry by utilizing digital technologies, empowering them to become digital disciples.  
• Provide church-wide visibility and communication about young adult activities.
• Participate on the church leadership team.
• Identify, develop, and implement solutions to strategically meet the needs of young people in collaboration with established Young Adult Ministries.
• Have regular meetings with the pastor or the pastoral staff to report results, as well as give a full report during each board meeting. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or Master’s degree preferred. Religion-related field preferred. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• 2-5 years experience in Young Adult Ministry preferred.
• Demonstrated mature and growing faith in Jesus Christ.
• Extensive knowledge of principles, policies and beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, North American Division of the General Conference.  This includes knowledge of church structure and committee procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong relationship-building mindset.
• Knowledge and skill in appropriate methods of dealing with human behavior in various circumstances and from different backgrounds.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• Biblical teaching and preaching ability.
• Moderate to advanced computer and digital communication skills to facilitate ministry activities.
• Basic to moderate understanding of integrated (traditional + digital) marketing strategies and promotion.
• Basic to moderate understanding of video software and editing tools as well as the ability to communicate ideas on camera in an engaging and clear manner.
• Willingness to learn new skills and ability to adapt to changes in digital technology.
• Must be a committed Seventh-day Adventist in good standing with the church, including regular church attendance, participation, and involvement as well as demonstrated faithfulness in stewardship as understood by the Church and adherence to the church standards as defined by the church manual.

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Other Recommended Items of Consideration for This Type of Position:

Background Check: highly recommended
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the background check and online training through www.verifiedvolunteers.com.

Mandated Reporter:
Bible workers are considered mandatory reporters, and by extension, digital evangelists or digital bible workers are considered mandatory reporters.

Position Wage Class: Exempt (salaried)

Remuneration Range:
Same as Local Bible Worker.  Please refer to the NAD Remuneration Wage Scale located on www.nadadventist.org  under Treasury Resources. Page 10 of the NAD Remuneration document provides the range for a Bible Instructor (also known to the local church as Bible Worker) Range = 75% to 95% of the voted remuneration factor.

Limitations and Disclaimers: edit based on your organization’s HR guidelines.
The statements found in this job description are general in nature. The information above is not exhaustive and should not be construed as such. Digital Evangelism is an emerging field and many organizations have requested guidance regarding altering existing job descriptions or creating entirely new ones. This is merely meant to be a template for churches and conferences to reference. You are welcome to adapt as needed to meet your organization’s specific needs. The contents of this sample position description may be changed at the discretion of the organization and/or Supervisor at any time.