Mission Center President and Financial Officer in Missouri or Kansas, USA

Cofchrist; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Mission Center President and Financial Officer to oversee administration, finances, and pastoral care in the Kansas City area. This remote-eligible role involves leading collaborative ministry efforts, managing financial assets, and promoting stewardship across congregations. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership skills, a Master’s degree, and relevant management experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Executive or Management experience required.
• Holds Melchisedec Priesthood office.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, pastoral care, and finances of the mission center.
• Develop and monitor approved budgets and financial records.
• Support congregation pastors and financial officers.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation Skills

Conflict Management

Integrity

Action-oriented

Education

Master's Degree – Seminary preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Shelby

Job description

Mission Center President and Financial Officer in Missouri or Kansas, USA

16 May 2025

The Midlands Mission Center President and Financial Officer leads administration, pastoral care, and finances, promoting stewardship and collaboration across congregations within the mission center.

Position Description

Open until Filled

Employer

World Church

Yes, the position is remote eligible

Remote Location

Must reside in the Kansas City, Missouri, metro area and actively participate in the Midlands USA Mission Center.

Required Language

Education Requirements

Preferred: Master’s Degree –Seminary preferred

Experience Required/Desired

• 3-5 years of Executive or Management experience
• Holds Melchisedec Priesthood office

USA Apostle

Employment Status

40+ hours/week

Summary of Position

The Midlands Mission Center President and Financial Officer (Single Line Administrator) is the chief administrative, pastoral, and expansion officer of the church within the mission center and entrusted with the care and direction of the mission center’s congregations. This position is the primary promoter of Disciples’ Generous Response and promotes healthy life-stewardship as an integral component of discipleship. The Single Line Administrator (SLA) collaborates and works with the World Church Field Support Minister (FSM) and Congregational Financial Officers (CFO) to manage the financial assets within the mission center.

Essential Functions

• Models’ public ministry that is aligned with the church’s identity, mission, message, and beliefs
• Responsible for mission center and congregational assets including developing and monitoring of approved budgets, financial records and successful completion of audits
• Oversee the management and maintenance of church properties
• Responsible for mission center records retention and management
• Supports congregational pastors and financial officers
• Facilitate collaborative ministry offerings among Mission Center congregations
• Facilitates Aaronic ministry support and self-sustaining bishop ministry
• Oversee the administration of World Church policies and procedures
• Supervises mission center staff, coordinates staff team building and the recruitment, retention and management of volunteer staff
• Represent or delegate mission center representatives, with oversight, on corporate Boards
• Facilitates participatory planning and the establishment of mission center priorities
• Entrusted with the care and direction of Mission Center congregations
• Initiates and supports new expressions of mission that address the evolving needs of the mission center
• Leadership and Motivation Skills
• Proficiency with the Internet, Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn and utilize other software and technology tools effectively, such as Zoom and Shelby
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Ministerial Focus
• Competent with conference management using Robert’s Rules of Order
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, and human resources, legal, and risk issues
• Relates well to people with varied cultural backgrounds, race and ethnicities, gender, age, and other personal characteristics
• Ability to balance and organize priorities
• Integrity and trust
• Action-oriented
• Conflict Management Skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Complete the World Church Minister Application to apply.

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