POSITION OPENING
PRESIDENT
Division of Overseas Ministries
of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
The Division of Overseas Ministries (DOM) is in search of a creative, dynamic, compassionate leader to serve as our next president and co-executive of Global Ministries. Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ, which works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. The next president will be a visionary leader who will guide this historic ministry into a new future as we continue to accompany our global ministry partners in sharing God’s love to the ends of the earth.
Major Responsibilities
- Provide visionary leadership and executive administration
- Oversee and manage executive level, administrative, and support staff functions
- Represent and interpret DOM in denominational, ecumenical, and global church settings
- Manage DOM finances
- Oversee program development
- Plan and supervise overall organizational productivity
- Work closely and effectively with United Church of Christ executive leadership
- Report to the Board of Directors of DOM
Essential Qualities
- Ordained minister with standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Graduate level degree
- Theological and biblical understanding of mission
- Knowledge of DOM history and context
- Fundraising skills
- Budgeting and financial knowledge
- Collaborative leadership skills
- Management skills
- Effective communication skills
Send Letter of Interest to Cyndy Twedell at [email protected]. Deadline for completed search and call applications is April 30, 2021.
Inquiries regarding the search and call process should be directed to Warren Lynn, Executive Minister for Christian Vocation [email protected] or 317-713-2652 through the office of Search and Call at Disciples Home Missions.
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Read the mission and vision of DOM/Global Ministries at globalministries.org/aboutus.
Sincerely,
Search Committee:
Rev. Cyndy W. Twedell, Chair
Deborah DeWitt
Jeremy Gillett
Rev. Lee Hull Moses
Rev. Selena Reyes-Martinez
Tyler Reeve
Tony Rodriguez
Rev. Toni Colbert
Although I am not considering this position I did want to acknowledge the creative way in which this appeal for applicants was presented.