AI & Faith Program Director (Remote)

Ministry Leadership Center - TN; Brentwood (TN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry Leadership Center - TN seeks an AI and Faith Initiative Lead to design and administer The Shine Project, guiding programs that equip youth, ministry leaders, and congregations to engage artificial intelligence with theological depth.

The role partners with the Sr. Director of Next Gen Grants and Research and spans program design, grant oversight, and external engagement. Remote-friendly with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ministry experience with youth and/or young adults.
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Master's degree in theology or related field (preferred).
• Genuine interest in AI, technology, and what it means to be human from a theological angle.
• Demonstrated experience designing and administering programs with strong organizational skills.
• Experience teaching and training ministry leaders.
• Track record of collaborating across teams to meet shared goals.
• Demonstrated relational networking capabilities with youth ministers, congregations, and partners.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers.
• Strong verbal and written persuasive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Shine Project program design and grant administration.
• Design and facilitate AI and Faith learning experiences (cohorts, summits, webinars, workshops).
• Coordinate curriculum development and educational resources with Sr. Director of Next Gen Grants and Research.
• Manage grant activity budgets, timelines, and operations.
• Serve as MLC's resident voice on AI and faith, tracking developments and ethics.
• Promote theological engagement with AI and meaningfully include youth in discussions.
• Build relationships with youth ministers, congregations, and denominational leaders.
• Develop recruitment strategies for practitioner cohorts and events.
• Represent MLC at conferences and ministerial gatherings; partner with Sales and Marketing to promote programs.

Skills

Ministry experience

Program design

Project management

Teaching ministry leaders

Cross-team collaboration

Networking

Staff supervision

Communication skills

AI & theology interest

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in theology or related field

Job description

Ministry Leadership Center - TN seeks an AI and Faith Initiative Lead to design and administer The Shine Project, guiding programs that equip youth, ministry leaders, and congregations to engage artificial intelligence with theological depth.

The role partners with the Sr. Director of Next Gen Grants and Research and spans program design, grant oversight, and external engagement. Remote-friendly with travel as needed.