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Executive Director of Global Mission
(Elgin, Illinois) The Church of the Brethren is seeking an individual to fill a full-time salaried position of Executive Director of Global Mission. The Executive Director of Global Mission is part of the Global Mission team. Full COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment. The major responsibility is to guide and implement the Church of the Brethren’s global mission program, direct and administer denominational mission efforts, generate a responsive and integrated denominational mission structure with grassroots support and involvement, and nurture an ongoing about mission (evangelism, church planting, service, peace, and reconciliation) among membership. Skills and knowledge required: Well-grounded in Church of the Brethren heritage, theology, and polity Able to articulate and operate out of the vision and mission of the Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board. Significant understanding of mission theology and practice, with specific knowledge of relief, development, and/or church planting mission operations in the international context. Extensive management and organizational skill sets developed through experience supervising multiple staff and administering multi-site programs. Skills to coach highly educated and self-motivated professionals, many of whom are off-site domestically and internationally. Ability to coordinate multiple processes and projects. Strong skills in verbal and written communication. Knowledge of cross-cultural adjustment, dependency issues, ecumenical cooperation, and interfaith challenges gained from working internationally. Language capabilities in addition to English. This position is based at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Illinois.; location is negotiable. Seminary or master’s degree in a relevant field is required. Applications will be received beginning immediately and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Qualified candidates are invited to send a resume to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Church of the Brethren districts |
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