Executive Director, ONM

The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod seeks an executive leader to supervise ONM staff and ministries, reporting to the Chief Mission Officer. This role directs strategic initiatives, partners with districts and LCMS entities, and ensures alignment with Synod goals and policies.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, board support, and coordinating with national mission stakeholders. Occasional domestic travel will be required, with emphasis on collaboration and program development.

Qualifications

• Ordained LCMS member with strong doctrinal alignment.
• Advanced degree in theology, education, or related field.
• Minimum of five years parish or nonprofit leadership experience.
• Significant senior leadership experience supervising large staff/volunteer teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ONM strategic plan aligned with Synod priorities and President's goals.
• Visit districts regularly to facilitate collaboration with district leadership.
• Provide strategic leadership for ONM initiatives to increase district, congregation, and school capacities.
• Supervise ONM budget development and financial performance.
• Serve as staff resource to the Board for National Mission and assist with board materials.
• Oversee granting of RSO status to US-based organizations meeting LCMS requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by CMO or Synod President.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Travel domestically

Education

Advanced degree in theology / related field

Ordained LCMS member

Job description

The LCMS Mission\"In grateful response to God's grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities, and world.\"Reporting RelationshipsReports to the Chief Mission Officer (CMO) and is ultimately accountable to the President of Synod. Working Relationships:Works closely with President of Synod’s staff and CMO’s other direct reports.Collaborates on projects and programs with other International Center Unit ExecutivesWorks closely with Mission Advancement, donors, grantors, and other Synod stakeholders to nurture beneficial relationships to help generate additional funds and resources for ONM.Work closely with LCMS Communications on messaging and storytelling related to all national mission efforts, programs and ministries.Work closely and collaboratively with District Presidents.Collaborate with leaders of Synod corporate entities and auxiliary leaders.Position SummaryUnder the leadership and direction of the President, is responsible through the CMO for the supervision and oversight of all staff, programs, projects and activities of all ministries organized within the ONM that serve the congregations and schools of the Synod through LCMS districts.Essential Job FunctionsDevelop and implement ONM strategic plan so that Synod convention priorities, the policies of the Board for National Mission and the President's goals are fulfilled.Regularly visit all districts in order to facilitate ONM’s fruitful consultation and collaboration with districts’ leadership and staff.Provide strategic leadership for ONM mission and ministry initiatives and efforts that increase LCMS district, congregation, and school capacities to achieve the Synod’s objectives.Supervise ONM budget development and financial performance to ensure that the ONM plans are supported and implemented in a cost-effective and timely manner.Serve as staff resource to the BNM, working with the board chair and CMO to develop board agendas, provide information, resources, reports and/or program updates as requested.Supervise the granting of RSO status to US-based organizations that have satisfactorily met all LCMS requirements and primarily serve constituents within the United States.Other duties as assigned by CMO or Synod President.Education and ExperienceFaithful to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions and supportive of the Synod’s Constitution, Bylaws, and policies.Ordained member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.Advanced degree in theology, education, or related field; or the equivalent inn practical knowledge and experience.A minimum of five years of parish experience, experience serving in a non-profit, or church-related organization.Significant senior leadership experience (supervising employee and/or volunteer teams of significant size within a multifaceted organizational structure) strongly preferred.Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)Keen knowledge of and concurrence with the doctrine, practices, mission, structure and programmatic ministries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.Familiarity and ability to engage/work effectively with a broad spectrum of Synod stakeholders: LCMS senior national and district leadership, rostered workers, agencies, auxiliaries and other partners of Synod.Strong communication abilities, written and oral.Ability to understand and manage organization budgets and make appropriate leadership decisions from LCMS accounting systems and information.General awareness and familiarity with business administrative and management principles and responsible practices with respect to human resources, information technology, contractual arrangements, other legal matters, etc.Ability to supervise, mentor, teach and coach staff of significant size (25+).Demonstrated discretion and judgment in confidential matters.Ability to prioritize activities and work effectively under the time and manpower constraints.Capacity to travel domestically on a regular basis.Supervisory ResponsibilitySupervise and develop ONM staff and ministries.