Mission Strategist

Bethany Lutheran Church; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Lutheran Church in Austin, TX is seeking a Mission Strategist to assist our Pastor with Disciple-Making & Faith Formation across the congregation. You will develop discipleship pathways, lead evangelism training, and foster missional living that integrates faith into everyday life.

As a key educator and catalyst for leadership, you will equip lay leaders, coordinate learning cohorts, and collaborate with LCMS leadership to sustain mission initiatives and partnerships within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Leadership, Management, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in Christian mission and ministry within post-Christian and cross-cultural contexts.
• Experience equipping and mobilizing lay leaders for evangelism and discipleship.
• Developing contextual mission strategies and engaging communities where faith is not culturally assumed.

Responsibilities

• Engage in evangelism and Gospel outreach, mobilizing members for relational outreach.
• Facilitate leadership development and ministry training for lay leaders.
• Build missional partnerships with local, regional, and international mission groups.
• Develop and implement ministry planning and integration across church life.
• Support donor engagement and resource development for mission initiatives.

Skills

Disciple-making

Spiritual formation

Evangelism training

Discipleship pathways

Biblical teaching

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Leadership, Management, or related field

Job description

Bethany Lutheran Church Mission Strategist Austin, TX·Full time

Bethany Lutheran Church of Austin Texas seeks a Mission Strategist to work in Austin, Texas to assist our Pastor with Disciple-Making & Faith Formation, including foster a biblical culture of discipleship throughout the congregation; equip members for spiritual formation, evangelism, and missional living; develop and implement discipleship pathways, evangelism training, and learning cohorts; provide biblical teaching and training consistent with Lutheran doctrine; and encourage and resource contextual disciple-making expressions that extend ministry into everyday life.

Description

Engage in Evangelism & Gospel Outreach, including mobilize members to engage in relational and community-based evangelism; support outreach initiatives that embody practices such as prayer, listening, hospitality, service, and testimony. Encourage emerging missional expressions that engage post-Christian communities; and collaborate with pastoral and LCMS leadership to support mission initiatives and emerging mission starts.

Facilitate Leadership Development & Ministry Training, including identify, mentor, and equip lay leaders for evangelism and mission; facilitate ministry training cohorts and peer-learning environments; provide coaching and ministry experiences that help leaders grow in confidence and calling; and support the development of leaders capable of initiating and sustaining missional initiatives.

Responsible for Missional Partnerships & Collaboration, including strengthen partnerships with local, regional, and international mission organizations; collaborate with denominational and district leadership structures to support mission strategy, ministry training, and cross congregational initiatives; contribute to the development and coordination of training resources and mission programs that serve multiple congregations within a denominational or regional context; and represent the church in faith-based collaborations and community networks.

Develop and Implement Ministry Planning & Integration, including collaborate with pastoral and ministry staff to integrate mission and discipleship priorities across the life of the church; participate in worship, teaching, and ministry environments as assigned; and provide updates and reflections on mission progress to pastoral and lay leadership teams.

Support Mission Sustainability & Resource Development, including participate in donor engagement, grant collaboration, and resource development efforts related to outreach and mission initiatives; and collaborate with church leadership and mission partners to identify and strengthen funding opportunities that advance the church's mission.

Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Leadership, Management, or related field.

Minimum Experience Required:

Three (3) years of experience in Christian mission and ministry within post-Christian and cross-cultural contexts, including 3 years of experience in each of the following: equipping and mobilizing lay leaders for evangelism and discipleship; developing contextual mission strategies; engaging communities where Christian faith is not culturally assumed; and engaging in Christian evangelism or ministry in resource-limited or global mission.

Special Requirements:

Three (3) years of experience in Christian mission and ministry within post-Christian and cross-cultural contexts, including 3 years of experience in each of the following: equipping and mobilizing lay leaders for evangelism and discipleship; developing contextual mission strategies; engaging communities where Christian faith is not culturally assumed; and engaging in Christian evangelism or ministry in resource-limited or global mission.