Hispanic Ministry Lead & Cross-Cultural Bridge Builder

Evangelical Free Church of America; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Evangelical Free Church of America is seeking a ministry leader to shepherd Esperanza Viva, directing as a strategic bridge-builder for a multi-ethnic church community. The role emphasizes expository teaching, mentoring, and evangelism across Spanish and English services.

The ideal candidate holds ministry credentials, advanced ministry education, and proven leadership in Hispanic ministry, with strong cross-cultural communication and delegation abilities.

Qualifications

• Education: ministry license or ordination and a bachelor’s degree in ministry.
• Master’s degree in ministry preferred.
• Skills: leadership, vision casting, cross-cultural communication, delegation and teamwork.
• Spanish language full to primary fluency; English professional working proficiency.
• Broad experience in Hispanic ministry.

Responsibilities

• Lead Esperanza Viva in Living Hope’s mission and foster a unified, multi-ethnic church culture.
• Teach in regular Hispanic church gatherings; expository preaching or mentoring other teachers.
• Build up Hispanic church members in faith and maturity; focus on prayer and God’s Word.
• Occasionally teach in English or combined services to unite the church body.
• Engage in evangelism locally and regionally; train members to be witnesses.

Skills

Leadership

Vision casting

Teamwork

Cross-cultural

Spanish fluency

English proficiency

Education

Ministry license or ordination

Bachelor’s degree in ministry

Master’s degree in ministry

Job description

Evangelical Free Church of America is seeking a ministry leader to shepherd Esperanza Viva, directing as a strategic bridge-builder for a multi-ethnic church community. The role emphasizes expository teaching, mentoring, and evangelism across Spanish and English services.

The ideal candidate holds ministry credentials, advanced ministry education, and proven leadership in Hispanic ministry, with strong cross-cultural communication and delegation abilities.