Mission Center President/Financial Officer in Inland West, USA

Cofchrist; Independence (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative mission center is seeking a dedicated Mission Center President/Financial Officer to lead and expand congregational growth. This role combines administrative leadership with pastoral care, focusing on strengthening existing congregations while exploring new mission opportunities. The ideal candidate will embody principles of generous stewardship and discipleship, guiding the education of Aaronic ministers. With a commitment to community engagement and integrity, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the mission center's direction and support its diverse congregational needs. If you're passionate about service and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong leadership and conflict management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mission center congregations and promote growth.
• Manage church properties and coordinate staff team building.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Conflict Management

Basic Accounting Skills/Knowledge

Integrity and Trust

Action-oriented

Ministerial Focus

Managing Vision and Purpose

Education

Master's Degree - Seminary Preferred

Job description

Mission Center President/Financial Officer in Inland West, USA

29 January 2025

This role will oversee the mission center's congregations, focusing on growth and new mission expressions, while also promoting generous stewardship and discipleship, and educating Aaronic ministers.

Position Description

Employer

World Church, Inland West USA Mission Center

Yes, the position is remote eligible

Remote Location

Inland West USA Mission Center, which includes Idaho, Montana, Utah, Washington

Required Language

Education Requirements

Master's Degree - Seminary Preferred

Experience Required

3-5 years

Field Apostle

Employment Status

40+ hours/week

Summary of Position

The Mission Center President (MCP) 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. Focuses on strengthening existing congregations and helping them grow while supporting new expressions of mission.

The Mission Center Financial Officer (MCFO) is the primary promoter of Disciples’ Generous Response principles and promotes church goals through preaching, teaching and presence in congregations. The MCFO models and promotes healthy life-stewardship as an integral component of discipleship and holds overall responsibility for education and training of Aaronic ministers within the mission center.

Essential Functions

1. Facilitates participatory planning and the establishment of mission center priorities.
2. Supervises mission center staff and coordinates staff team building.
3. Oversees the administration of World Church policies and procedures.
4. Aligns mission center support ministries with congregational needs & opportunities.
5. Supports new expressions of mission in community that relate to changing contexts.
6. Responsible for mission center and congregational assets including developing and monitoring of approved budgets and successful completion of audits.
7. Coordinates self-sustaining congregational financial officers.
8. World Church representative on campground boards.
9. Oversees the management and maintenance of church properties.
10. Relates well with others.
11. Ability to balance priorities.
12. Integrity and trust.
13. Motivating others.
14. Action-oriented.
15. Conflict Management.
16. Leadership Skills.
17. Ministerial Focus.
18. Managing Vision and Purpose.

Desired Competencies/Skills

1. Basic Accounting Skills/Knowledge.

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes, two full-time ministers, one part-time support staff.

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.