Director of Global MissionsTraining Leaders International
We're looking for a Director of Global Missions who has at least 5 years of experience in cross-cultural missions and overseas living experience, coupled with a deep commitment to the local church. This role involves leading strategies for the ministry, overseeing the appointment and care of missionaries, and collaborating with Training Leaders International personnel to identify opportunities for theological training worldwide.
The Director of Global Missions must develop his own personal support network and be willing to live in Minneapolis. This role will include a transition from the current Director before the full assumption of duties.
- Oversee faculty mobilization, and provide pastoral care to TLI's missionary team
- Network with missionaries
- Aid the President in developing and implementing strategies to promote TLI’s vision for global theological training and create strategies for TLI's missions department
- Lead the appointment, onboarding, and pre-field phases of new missionaries, collaborating with staff and local churches to develop care strategies
- Identify and support global opportunities in school planting & administration, teaching, and leadership training
- Conduct quarterly reporting, video conferencing, and 2-3 regular field visits per year to contexts where TLI staff are serving globally
- Represent the department on the TLI Leadership Team and facilitate visits to the TLI Minneapolis office
- Spend 15-20 days per year on domestic travel for fundraising, recruiting, interviews, and meetings
- There is an opportunity to teach 1–2 courses annually at TLI training sites and promote and recruit for the ministry
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and guide teams
- Solid communication skills
- Excellent organizational and strategic planning abilities
- Theologically grounded and eager to grow in the knowledge of the Lord
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- Cross-cultural missions and overseas living experience•5+ years
- High view of the local church and its central role in missions
- Master's level degree in theology, biblical studies, or a related field
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim. 3:2-7)
- Team player and leader who is able to handle difficult situations, lead with wisdom, and help missionaries with challenges on the mission field
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith
- Willing to raise support for themselves
- Experience in theological training
Training Leaders International is dedicated to training, equipping, and empowering local pastors who lack access to formal theological education. We achieve this by sending teachers, training leaders, and strengthening the Church. At Training Leaders International, we offer opportunities for individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make a significant impact on global church leadership development.
- Compensation commensurate with qualifications and will be agreed upon hire (fundraised position)
- 403(b) retirement investment options
- Generous vacation and personal days
