Angelique previously served as the Regional Director of the Communications Ministry in The Christian Church (DOC) in Illinois and Wisconsin (and Michigan). She is a Disciple from Illinois. She authored the book, “The Phygital Church: Using Social Ministry to Make Disciples,” to assist congregations with being intentional about ministry in the digital space.

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The Christian Church in Indiana seeks a new Regional Minister to lead the region with heart and vision beginning in September 2023. The position will provide visionary and executive leadership to the region’s staff, structure, and program and walk alongside the region’s 130 congregations and their leaders. The Indiana Region is a diverse community of Disciples stretching throughout the state with administrative offices in Indianapolis.

Ideal candidates will possess congregational and regional leadership experience, cross-cultural competency, deep understanding of the Disciples of Christ, and commitment to leading collaboratively. Additional qualifications, job description, and applicant instructions can be found here:

Interested persons should apply as soon as possible, but no later than April 15, 2023. All applicants must have a current profile and references on-file with Search and Call. A Search Committee comprised of Indiana Disciples is reviewing applicant materials in accordance with the executive search model. Rev. Teresa Dulyea-Parker of the Christian Church in Illinois/Wisconsin and Michigan is assisting with the search.

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This position requires a proven track record of effectively keeping several simultaneous projects moving forward to completion, knowledge of human resources laws and regulations, and the ability to interact proactively and constructively with senior leadership as well as members at all levels of our organization. We are looking for someone who builds bridges across the organization, with an eye not only on the present, but also towards the future, and who effectively gets into the administrative weeds when needed.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources management, or theology, and 10+ years of experience managing non-profit, religious organizations is required (Master’s degree preferred). To learn more about this exciting opportunity with the OGMP, please read the job description linked below. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply no later than the March 15^st deadline by submitting a resume and cover letter to Shannon Pope, Executive Assistant to the General Minister and President.

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The Board of Directors of Higher Education and Leadership Ministries (HELM) seeks a President who will work with HELM’s board and higher education constituents to:

• Enrich the current mission and programs of HELM, while strategically looking to the future of HELM’s ministry.
• Consult and network with other persons and entities within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that include leadership development in their core missions, especially for young adults;
• Develop collaborative relationships that strengthen HELM’s capacity to enact its core mission;
• Develop and begin to implement a plan for economic equilibrium and a sustainable funding formula to enable HELM’s ministry long-term.

Our 2023 Context

HELM represents the continuation of over a century of organized Disciples commitment to the ministries of higher education as manifested in colleges and universities, campus ministries, and graduate theological education. Identifying, cultivating, equipping and supporting transformative leaders is HELM’s core work.

We live in an age of ongoing disruption of patterns of religious affiliation and participation, a disruption that has been underlined by the Covid-19 pandemic. These new and different ways of understanding and participating with “church” markedly affect congregations, regional and general expressions of church, and institutions of church-related higher education — both undergraduate educationand graduate theological education. HELM, concerned with the development of spiritual leaders (especially Christian, and particularly Disciples of Christ), must continually assess what is needed now and in the times to come.

The President will face a combination of opportunities and challenges in helping HELM enact its mission, relationships, and programs. Here are a few that the Board has identified:

• God is at work in the world calling forth and equipping leaders to serve the future needs of God’s mission. This is HELM’s central opportunity and challenge. HELM seeks to join God in the work of calling and equipping leaders for a changing world, especially among those persons in Disciples- related institutions of higher education.
• Many expressions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are either engaged in or talking about the work of leadership development. How might HELM take a more active role in networking and amplifying this work?
• HELM’s leadership programs, especially the HELM Leadership Fellows Program, are critical components of HELM’s ministry and have important and impressive outcomes. How will these programs be sustained and improved?
• Funding the mission is a critical issue. Some endowed funds support HELM’s programs. Operating money from Disciples Mission Fund will continue to decrease. What does economic equilibrium look like for HELM?
•  Relationships with the HELM’s core ministry partners – the fifteen colleges and universities, and the seven graduate theological institutions affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – need continued development and deepening.

The HELM board is ,overall, an active and committed group. That said, board development and achieving full engagement will be a priority. Over the past three decades, HELM’s staff has been reduced. The President will need to assess the staff—employed and volunteer— HELM needs in order to accomplish its mission. Currently, there is a half-time program coordinator, and two part-time administrative support staff.

We invite interested and qualified persons to join us in this journey!

We hope that you will be thoughtful and intentional in your consideration of this job announcement, and make your application before the February 22, 2023 deadline. Or, if you know someone who would be a great candidate, please share this invitation and our job description. The information about how to apply is located at the end of the job description.

We are committed that HELM will be a ministry that continues to make a difference in the world, and we hope you will join us!

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Search committee chair and DCHS board member, Rev. Rebecca Hale, noted that “This is an important time as the Society builds on the excellent leadership of Rev. Dr. Lowery in expanded digitization, infrastructure improvements, and living ever more fully into the Society’s vision of  ‘celebrating our past and telling its hard truths, we seek a church empowered to make history now and thus to shape a future ever more faithful to God’s dream of unity and justice for all’.”

Through an extensive search process, the Society sought a visionary leader to work alongside the Board of Trustees to lead DCHS into a future that lives into the vision illustrated at the March 2022 Kirkpatrick Lectures with the theme: “Systemic Racism, Antiracism, and Reconciliation in Our Shared History and Tradition.” The ability to make significant gains in digitization, fundraising, and infrastructure improvements were also named as priorities in the search for a new President. 

Dr. Brown recently earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago with a dissertation titled: “Preparing the Way: African American Women and Social Christianity in Turn-of-the-Century Chicago.” He holds a Master of Theology (Th.M.) from Texas Christian University, Brite Divinity School, where his thesis was titled: “White Evangelicals and the Civil Rights Movement” and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Abilene Christian University, Graduate School of Theology. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Abilene Christian University. 

Joel’s recent work includes serving as the Associate for Publications and Programming at the Disciples Divinity House at the University of Chicago, serving as the Managing Editor for the Martin Marty Center for the Public Understanding of Religion, and as the Managing Editor for the Religion & Culture Forum (2016-2018). 

Committee and Board of Trustee members noted that Dr. Brown brings excellent scholarship, a breadth of knowledge related to historical archives, deep connections to the Stone-Campbell traditions, and a visionary yet humble spirit that will guide the Society. Joel’s well lived and clearly articulated commitments to equity and justice work also came to the fore during the search process. 

Dr. Brown notes, “I am incredibly honored and deeply humbled by the call to serve in this leadership role and to continue the important work that DCHS has been doing of preserving and telling our history, both lifting up those narratives that tell of our movement’s faithfulness and achievements as well as reckoning with those parts of our story where we have fallen short and caused harm. As we find ourselves in a particular moment when “history” is being weaponized to narrow minds and hearts, I look forward to working with our churches, ministries, schools, and partners in other streams of the Stone-Campbell Movement to realize that critical and faithful study of our history can be a source for liberation, justice, and wholeness as we move forward into the future.”

Dr. Brown begins his service in on September 1, 2022.

The Search Team was led by Rev. Rebecca Hale, DCHS Board Member; Archie Jenkins, DCHS Board of Trustees Chair and member of Guyton Christian Church in Georgia; Rev. Dr. Tim Lee, Professor, Brite Divinity School; Joyce Lambert, Elder at Philadelphia Fellowship Christian Church in Pennsylvania; Rev. Janae Pitts-Murdock, Senior Pastor, Light of the World Christian Church, DCHS Board Member; Rev. Dr. José Francisco Morales Torres, Professor, Chicago Theological Seminary; Rev. Sandhya Jha, Consultant, Without Fear Consulting; Dr. James Gorman, Professor, Johnson University, DCHS Board Member.

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Interested candidates can visit the original announcement along with the job description.

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The National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Board of Trustees is searching for its next Administrative Secretary.

“In seeking out this new leader we are casting a wide net through the life of the Church. We are asking for bold and courageous leaders to step forward towards liberating, transformative and prophetic leadership of Black Disciples and be considered for this role.

The qualified candidate must have a working knowledge of the NCCC, the NCMC and other structures of the Black church within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of visionary senior executive leadership, high level organizational and fiduciary management roles, and a strong commitment to integrity and justice work.”

To learn more about the process and how to apply:

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The President directs and oversees all activities of the DCHS and is expected to provide vision and leadership necessary to support the full scope of the mission of the Society. The President, working with the staff and the Board of Trustees, has responsibility to develop, implement, and evaluate the organization’s vision, mission and strategic plan, with particular emphasis on building a vibrant and relevant future for the ministry while leaning into a strong and long history. The President has the opportunity to actively practice the craft of being an historian while facilitating and supporting the work of colleagues who are historians of the church, particularly those within the Stone-Campbell family.   

More information can be found at:

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Job Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

The President of Disciples Home Missions (DHM) is a visionary, faithful, and transformative leader called to engage the staff and Board of DHM to effectively resource local congregations and regions within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. DHM partners by providing congregations and regions resources for education, evangelism, advocacy, leadership development, search and call for ministry, hands-on mission opportunities and congregational transformation.

The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of DHM, and, as such, is accountable to the Board of Directors and facilitates an intentional connection between the Board and DHM staff. The President supervises all executive/program level staff of Disciples Home Missions and the administrative and support staff to the Office of the President.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational:

• Oversee program, leadership development, and congregational vitality resources for congregations and Regions by the DHM staff.
• Build strategic partnerships within the programmatic functions of the wider church through collaboration, covenant, and intention
• Provide intentional leadership in partnering with DHM staff and ministry partners to create awareness, understanding and resources to educate the Church about the Merger Agreement with the National Convocation
• Nurture relationships of DHM with its ministry partners for strategic outcomes
• Provide oversight, strategic planning, monitoring and execution of the fiscal budget
• Execute Board directives with due diligence regarding the operational and fiscalmanagement of DHM
• Support, coordinate and expand relationships among new and existing donors

Leadership

• Serve as a visionary leader: imagining and shaping the mission and vision of DHM while partnering with DHM staff and Board to create and share innovative programming throughout the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• Serve as a spiritual leader: providing pastoral care and presence with Board, Staff and the DHM community, as appropriate
• Build and lead highly effective staff ministry teams: Facilitate effective communication with staff; supervise and evaluate progress for ambitious, effective, and attainable goals for staff leaders and their teams.
• Support the Merger Staff by intentionally partnering with National Convocation leadership to create a management and oversight process that enables equitable use of their time to resource both the African American constituency and the whole Church.
• Demonstrate and lead the way in dismantling institutional racism, toward the pro- reconciling, anti-racism denominational priority
• Provide leadership to the Board; assist with establishing policies, serve as a resource for recruiting, attracting, and evolving board growth and development

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as president or vice-president of the United Christian Missionary Society alternating with the President of the Division of Overseas Ministries; participates on the board of Christian Church Services and other committees and duties as required by this position
• Represent DHM across the life of the church, including, but not limited to: Administrative Committee, General Cabinet, General Board, Team Leadership Conference (TLC), National Convocation Board (ex-officio), and the Center for Public Witness & Blessed Tomorrow

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Job Title: Director of Development

Description:

The Director of Development strategically leads DCEF’s Development efforts to enhance and sustain philanthropic support for the ministry, through donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship. The Director of Development leads the Development Team and works with the leadership of Disciples Church Extension Fund and New Church Ministry to identify areas for support and to develop key messaging for DCEF’s donor audience. The Director of Development will report to the Vice President of Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Provides strategic leadership for the Development effort in support of Disciples Church Extension Fund’s mission, inclusive of New Church Ministry; stays current with industry standards and professional fundraising best practices
• Develops calendar and annual strategic plan for DCEF’s philanthropic efforts
• Coordinates and oversees fundraising activities for major gifts, planned giving, annual funds, and majorcampaigns; monitors results, determines future courses of action and identifies areas of highest priority
• Develops and implements strategy for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship ofdonor relationships
• Oversees Development visit list and assigns donor calls to appropriate staff; annually reviews andadjusts visit list to ensure proper ratio of prospect and thank you visits are conducted
• Identifies and cultivates planned gift prospects; provides guidance and knowledge regarding plannedgiving vehicles and opportunities, such as but not limited to wills, charitable gift annuities and Pay onDeath agreements
• Represents DCEF with donors, friends and prospects through one-on-one visits, telephone calls andwritten communications
• Coordinates stewardship efforts within DCEF and on behalf of the ministry, inclusive of the StaffAnnual Giving and Directors Annual Giving Funds
• Primary staff resource for the Development Committee of the Board of Directors; produces and presentsDevelopment reports for Board of Directors; ensures Development/charitable fund policies are compliant with current federal laws and guidance; educates and supports Director participation in DCEF Development efforts
• Works with Financial Operations to assure proper recording of all gifts and the oversight and distribution of all Gift Agreement funds
• Collaborates with Director of Marketing to define and strategize marketing and communications plans for Donor audience, including but not limited to events, brochures, newsletters and web, digital and video content

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• Manages relationships with outside campaign counsel, philanthropic marketing partners, and contract Development staff
• Able to write grant proposals and oversee their submission, working closely with Executive Leadership and ministry staff to ensure quality grant requestsSupervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervisor of Donor Relations Assistant and Annual Funds Manager Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years professional fundraising experience
• Proven ability to develop and manage relationships with volunteer leaders and major/planned givingdonors/prospects
• Excellent communicator, verbal and written
• Proven record leading successful teams
• Active Member of a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) church
• Proven Fundraising and Management skills

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Position

As a vital part of its mission to connect congregations and equip ministry within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kentucky, the Region seeks an Acting Associate Regional Minister (“Associate”). The position will be considered part-time, requiring 20-25 hours per week. The Associate reports to the General Minister. Application period closes Nov. 20.

Requirements

• The candidate will be an ordained minister who maintains standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
• The candidate will hold a Master of Divinity from an ATS accredited seminary.
• The Associate will have a workspace in the office on Red Mile Road but may choose to work primarily from home.
• Although the Director will need to be available in the Red Mile Road office regularly, residence near the office is not required.

Job Duties

• Serve as the district minister to 2-3 assigned Districts, attending and convening district clergy meetings and providing pastoral care to clergy in the district.
• Be present in worship with a congregation of the Region at least two Sundays each month, preaching in worship as requested.
• In coordination with the General Minister, be present for special events in the life of congregations in the Region.
• Work with congregations in search and call as requested by the General Minister.
• Assist congregations in ministry planning and conflict resolution.
• Serve as the staff resource to the Regional Reconciliation Team and the trainers for Seeing the Face of God in Each Other.
• Serve as the staff resource to the Regional Assembly Planning Team.
• Serve as the Secretary of the Regional Board.
• Plan training and fellowship events for clergy and congregational leadership and ministry development.
• Attend weekly check-in meetings with the staff of the Region and other staff meetings as called.
• Promote Disciples Mission Fund and other Disciples-related causes.

Skills Required

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to connect and communicate across multiple generations of clergy.
• Use a database system to track work in search and call and contact with clergy.
• Basic computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets. Use of Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Experience with email marketing systems such as Constant Contact is preferred but not required.
• Self-starter

This will be a 10-month contract.  The selected candidate will have the option to apply for the permanent position, if interested. Contact Rev. Dr. Donald K. Gillette, II, regional minister, with questions or to apply.

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The University Christian Church Legacy Foundation is a Seattle-based foundation whose mission is to support and encourage children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma and homelessness. A Board of Directors manages an endowment of about 11 million dollars.  The Foundation anticipates a first round of grants in the Winter 2021-22. 

Applications due Sept. 30, 2021. Projected start date: Nov. 1, 2021.

Position Overview 

The Foundation Managing Director will create systems and community relationships to help the Foundation fulfill its mission.  Prior foundation experience is important.  The Foundation is a virtual operation with some in-person work in the Greater Seattle area.  This is a part-time position.

Skills and Desired Characteristics  

• Strong organizational leadership skills and experience.   
• Previous work in the philanthropic sector, which could include leadership in a non-profit direct service or advocacy organization, or of a faith-based or community-based organization. 
• Empathy for the lived experience of homelessness and social exclusion. 
• Strong communication skills and experience, including clear writing and verbal/oral communication, social media, website and database management. 
• Ability to maintain high level of integrity, ethics, and sound judgment. 
• Strategic thinker, takes initiative, and executes strategies, self-directed with strong attention to detail. 
• Strong background working or consulting with non-profit Boards and executives. 
• Personal commitment to and a track record of working towards a just society.  
• Embody the value of cultural humility, which includes the principles of:
  1) lifelong learning and self-reflection;
  2) recognize and change power imbalances;
  3) acknowledge institutional accountability.

Primary Tasks 

• Build relationships in the community to enable the Foundation to have ongoing supportive connections with grant recipients.
• Research best practices and establish an online grant system.
• Oversee the creation of Foundation website, provide updates as needed. 
• Serve as initial point of contact for Foundation or grant inquiries. Respond and redirect.
• Conduct intake of interested applicants and due diligence of prospective grantees, ensure that all grantee charitable organizations meet the criteria for grant recipients in accordance with the IRS requirements. 
• Assist grantees and applicants with navigating an online grant system (via phone, email, Zoom). 
• Schedule site visits and other meetings with Foundation board. 
• Process interim and final reports from grantees. 
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Foundation board such as: preparation for Board meetings, grant approvals, prepare check requests, and create and mail contracts/letters. 
• Oversee accounting and bookkeeping process. Manage the Foundation files.
• Provide additional support needed to carry out the mission of the Foundation.

Salary and Hours 

Salary range: $40,000 to $50,000/year for .50 FTE. Benefits negotiable. 

Additional Details 

• The Foundation Managing Director reports to Foundation President. 
• The Foundation Managing Director’s job performance will be reviewed by Executive Committee of the board after the first month of employment, at six months, and then annually. 
• The University Christian Church Legacy Foundation is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Diversity may include the lived experience of homelessness and/or social exclusion. 

Application Process 

• Email a one-page cover letter and resume of no more than 2 pages to: uchristianlegacy@gmail.com
• Applications will be received until September 30 with interviews taking place in October. 
• Employment to begin November 1, 2021 (start date negotiable). 
• The application process will remain open until the position is filled. 

VISION, MISSION, and VALUES

FORMATION: The University Christian Church Legacy Foundation was formed by the University Christian Church congregation in the spring of 2018 as they prepared to sell the building and join forces with Lake City Christian Church and create a new community, Journey Christian Church.  The congregation desired that the Legacy Foundation would carry on some portion of the historic ministry of the church with particular care to steward University Christian Church’s legacy of ministry on behalf of social justice, mercy, and solidarity with those navigating poverty or injustice. In preparation to receive the funds from the sale of the property the UCC Legacy Foundation Board began to meet in the summer of 2018.  Since that beginning the board has worked to determine an intentional focus of our vision and mission and to clearly articulate our values.

As we worked and discerned our priorities, our calling became clear:

• serve children, youth and families who are experiencing homelessness;
• address the crises that can lead to homelessness;
• and address related crises for which ongoing support could be a gift and grace.

OUR VISION: that all families, children, and youth may thrive and grow.

OUR MISSION: to support children, youth, and families who have experienced or are experiencing trauma and for whom ongoing assistance could help break down barriers to stability.

CORE VALUES: In witness to the wholeness of the human family we envision a Beloved Community where all are included and encouraged, with particular focus on the children, youth and families most vulnerable to systemic poverty, trauma, and barriers to help.

OUR PROCESS: DIRECT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY

Through grants to non-profits, we seek to support, preserve, and protect the dignity of those who find themselves on the edge of society. Through grants to advocacy groups, we seek to support systemic, compassionate, and just public policies.

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Primary Function:
The Executive Director for Phillips University Legacy Foundation (PULF) will lead and inspire all aspects of
the delivery of the mission which includes community engagement and donor relationships, program
delivery and outcomes measurements, and oversight of the vision and direction for the future of the
organization.
The position has oversight of a full-time development director and several full and part-time
administrative positions.

Essential Functions:
PLANNING AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION
• Work with the board to develop a shared vision for the future of the organization and build
understanding for the mission throughout the organization and its stakeholders that will
execute appropriate goals and strategies that will advance PULF’s mission.
• Oversee all strategic direction including implementation of strategic plans. Work with the board
to establish both short and long-term plans to ensure for effective planning.
• Work within all planning deadlines for the organization and provide counsel to the board of
directors about the advancement of the strategic visions/plan along with updates on its
successful milestones or challenges.
• Be in front of the vision and direction of the organization. Inspire staff to adopt the strategic
directions established by the Executive Director and the Board of Directors and motivate staff to
create additional aspirational hopes for the organization that will support the organization’s
long-term sustainability.
• Remain current about trends, policies, legal requirements, strategies and best-practices so that
the organization remains in good standing and compliance as a nonprofit organization
throughout its planning processes.

BOARD RELATIONS
• The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors as the leadership team of PULF.
The Executive Director is responsible establishing a strong working relationship with the board
and designing a system for sharing information that allows the board to effectively carry out its
governance role.
• Maintain collaboration with the board and meet frequently with board committees and board of
directors to ensure that goals and objectives are met or exceeded both annually and long-term.
• Provide timely and accurate communication with the board of directors and its committees that
includes reporting on work, recommending items and opportunities for consideration, reviewing
governing material and updating key documents, and reminding board of directors of choices
for service and to exercise their role and responsibilities.
• Meet regularly with the board leadership to discuss projects, strategic initiatives, finances,
programs and other pertinent information.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONSHIPS
• Serve as a primary spokesperson and public face for the organization.
• Effectively promote the organization, advocating for the mission and work of the organization,
and building relationships with constituent or stakeholder groups critical to PULF’s success.
• Represent to all constituents the maturity, professionalism, and culture of inquiry established by
Phillips University in the four pillars of personal development: spiritual development, intellectual
development, social interaction and growth, and physical development.
• Effectively work with all audiences that relate to the organization: alumni/ae, companion
organizations (alumni association), churches, parents and scholars, donors, and community
partners.
• Maintain all communication channels and media including annual reports, newsletters, websites
and social media.
• Serve as a community leader by constituents and networks with constituents and identify and
cultivate new donor and community partnerships.

FUNDRAISING
• The Executive Director, in partnership with the board and development staff, is responsible for
designing and implementing the fundraising systems and strategies that enable PULF to meet its
development goals and carry out its programs and operations.
• Maintain a leadership role in fundraising for the organization including stewarding major donor
relationships, working with development committee, developing and implementing plans and
cultivation efforts with development staff, and stewarding existing and potential donors.
• Implement proven management strategies to move prospects to donors.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Ensure that resources are managed wisely and that sound financial management that includes
solid budgeting and accounting systems are in place and that appropriate financial controls and
risk-management strategies protect the organization’s assets.
• Able to navigate organizational assets including the management of endowments and long-term
objectives in investing.
• Establish budget goals annually for both contributed and investment incomes as well as ensure
that staff and performance can annually meet or exceed those goals. Report regularly on the
budgeted goals to the board of directors.

ADMINISTRATION:
• The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the
organization and works with staff and key volunteers to develop and maintain systems and
resources that facilitate the effective operation of the organization toward the objectives of
PULF’s strategies and plans.
• Manage a staffing team who oversee various aspects of programs, finances, operations,
fundraising, and community engagement to ensure goals and objectives are met. Provide staff
development and team building and supervision for each position.
• Ensure the ongoing robustness of the programs which includes the design and structure of the
annual Leadership Conference, and the distribution of the funds for the undergraduate and
graduate scholarship program.
• In cooperation with the board of directors and committees, manage, maintain, follow and
update policies and procedures pertaining to the operational and governing needs of PULF.
Oversee the retention of all corporate documents.
• Engage in professional development activities such as training, conferences, research, and
coaching.

Education and Expertise
• A minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a preference for
alumni from Phillips University or other Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) higher education
institutions.
• Knowledge of technology and software related to office and fundraising management (donor
database, Microsoft Office, website administration, etc.)
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)

REPORTS TO:
• Board of Directors

POSITION:
• The position is an exempt position and can be located remotely.
• Benefits include a health reimbursement account, paid leave, and other benefits provided
employees.

To apply, submit resume and references to Ryan DeArman,
rdearman@cox.net

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Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate a passion for stewardship and the services of the Foundation through preaching, leading seminars, meeting with church leaders, and meeting with current and prospective donors.
• Develop strong partnership relationships with the leaders of ministries in covenant with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
• Actively participate as an officer and executive team member of the Foundation to improve services to donors and ministry partners, and to identify and enforce compliance with best practices.
• Identify and cultivate new donor and partner relationships to maximize the benefit of the Foundation’s ministry for all those served.

Requirements:

• Five or more years of proven experience encouraging stewardship activities as a congregational pastor, congregational leader, or development officer.
• Recognized ministerial standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
• Excellent preaching and teaching skills.
• Proven one-on-one verbal and listening skills.
• Ability to travel extensively.  
• Strong customer service and follow-through skills, including an enthusiasm for building new and existing relationships.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook or competitive software.
• Excellent organizational ability, time management, and critical thinking.

The Christian Church Foundation is the planned giving ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Foundation employees receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including ongoing professional development, company paid health/dental insurance, pension, and vacation.

Interested candidates should contact:

Attn.: Great Lakes Zone Christian Church Foundation P.O. Box 1007 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1007

Please include compensation history and requirements with your résumé. The Christian Church Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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JOB TITLE: Director of Christian Education/Faith Formation

SUMMARY: The Director for Christian Education Ministries is a Merger staff position with the Division of Homeland Ministries (DHM) and the National Convocation of the Christian Church (DOC). Promoting the vitality of Black Disciples, the Director is responsible for the development and implementation of educational ministries which nurture and support the Christian Education/Faith Formation ministries of congregations and regions. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Creates, markets, and implements, relevant and innovative learning opportunities at CC(DOC) events (General Assembly, regional events, with primary leadership for the African American School of Faith and Life at each Biennial Session
• Partners with the Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation to develop, support, and implement educational programming for congregational leaders and lay persons in Black Disciples congregations
•  Engage and nurture a prophetic awareness of cultural and social shifts impacting congregational, and pastoral leadership needs for resource development, and implementation of new models to strengthen the Christian education ministry of the CC(DOC)
• Collaborate with other Merger staff to align resources and priorities for Black Disciples across education, leadership development, women, evangelism, and transformation needs
• Serve as general editor for specific Christian Education/Faith Formation resources such as Resource-Full
• Design and lead workshops and other educational experiences to strengthen Christian Education/Faith Formation in congregations and regions 
• Serve as liaison to the Association of Christian Church Educators 
• Nurture ongoing awareness of congregational and social needs for resource development, and implementation of new models to strengthen the Christian education ministry of the CC(DOC) partnering with Ministries Across Generations and other ministries.
• Work ecumenically with the National Council of Churches and other partners to enhance the Christian Education/Faith Formation mission of the church
• Work with other staff to strengthen and enhance the social justice/mission education ministries of the church 
• Serve as an active participant on various Disciples Home Missions teams 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Broad history and background of ministerial experience in Christian Education/Faith Formation
• Knowledge of the scope, vision, and theology of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• Understanding of human development, educational, anti-oppression/anti-black theories, and commitment to the anti-racist, pro-reconciling values and aspirations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• Lived experience in Black Disciples congregations
• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as strong administrative and organizational skills 
• Willingness and ability to work in a team setting 
• Ability to prioritize and balance
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups
• Ability to implement short and long range goals
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage budgets 
• Must possess leadership development skills
• Ability to travel frequently
• Skilled in group process
• Possess a passion for and interest in Christian Education/Faith Formation
• Commitment to a pro-reconciliation, anti-racism environment 

WORK SCHEDULE: 

This is a full-time professional staff position. This position requires travel and numerous weekends and evenings in addition to regular weekday work hours.  This position can be deployed from a location within an hour of a major airport.

ORIENTATION, OVERSIGHT, AND EVALUATION: 

The President of DHM and the Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation participate in the call of persons to merger staff positions. The Administrative Secretary will participate in the DHM work plan development with all staff by virtue of merger. Those work plans must include goals by position foci, objectives for the goals, workplans for those objectives including progress timelines and means of evaluation. The Administrative Secretary will meet with staff by virtue of merger to identify progress and emerging issues related to the various foci and participate with the President of DHM in the evaluation of merger staff by virtue of merger.  

The Director of Christian Education/Faith Formation Ministries performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by the DHM President and the Administrative Secretary.

COMPENSATION:

The salary is commensurate with experience.

LETTERS OF INTEREST AND RESUMES:

Letters of Interest and Resumes will be received through June 21, 2021. Submit a confidential letter of interest and resume to:

Kathy Watts, Corporate Secretary for DHM, kwatts@dhm.disciples.org

The Division of Homeland Ministries, Inc. of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) dba Disciples Home Missions (DHM) Homeland Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.

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MISSION STATEMENT

   Disciples Women’s Ministries is a conduit for diverse connections empowering eachwoman to find her voice and live out her call. (Micah 6:8)

   As part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Disciples Women welcomes all to the table as Christ has welcomed us. The ministries of Disciples Women are part of the movement for wholeness in a fragmented world by providing opportunities for spiritual growth, enrichment, education, and creative ministries to enable women to develop a sense of personal responsibility for the whole mission of the church.

   We seek to be a network of women committed to the justice-seeking, compassion-focused mission of Jesus Christ with no membership requirements or conditions.

  JOB DESCRIPTION

The following description describes the general nature and work of the ministry of the Executive Director. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties needed to engage in this ministry. The responsibilities and scope of the position are determined in partnership with the President of Disciples Home Mission and the IDWM Executive Committee and are outlined in the Principles of Mutuality between DHM and IDWM.

The Executive Director of the Office of Disciples Women will be a lay or clergy woman who is a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). As a woman who draws on a deep personal faith, she will articulate and exhibit a passion for women’s ministries. She is responsible for:

• general program planning and implementation of Disciples Women’s Ministries in the United

States and Canada;

• educating about and advocating for justice issues, especially women’s issues;
• regular communication regarding programs to regions, congregations, and individual women across the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• relating the priorities of women to the mission of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),

and representing them in the ministries of CC(DOC)

The Executive Director reports to the International Disciples Women’s Ministries (IDWM) Executive Committee and serves as Secretary and Treasurer to this Executive Committee. This position falls under the guidelines and policies of Disciples Home Missions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director:

1. Develops and implements programs for women in the various expressions of the Church.
2. As a conduit of God’s grace, helps women in their spiritual journey.
3. Directs Disciples Women’s Ministries Staff in all of their functions and responsibilities.
4. Creates and manages the budget for the Office of Disciples Women, creating and maintaining fiscal responsibility for the Ministry.
5. Ensures that timely and frequent public relations communications are created regarding the work of Disciples Women, including articles and updates for the women’s website, Just Women, and other forms of electronic media.
6. Provides general staff support for the Disciples Women’s Leadership Council (DWLC) gatherings.
7. Represents Disciples Women as she serves on various Boards and Ministries of the Christian Church, such as:
   1. Disciples Home Missions, its various teams, committees and working groups, as requested.
   1. Cabinet of the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
   1. The Justice Table of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
8. Represents Disciples Women in various Ecumenical Organizations, such as:
   1. Global Women Connecting (serving as secretary/treasurer), which meets every four years.
   1. Church Women United
   1. Other ecumenical and interfaith organizations
9. Engages in fundraising and development of additional revenue and resources for Disciples Women Ministry.
10. As an ex-officio staff member of International Disciples Women’s Ministries (IDWM), the Executive Director:
    1. Shares information in regularly scheduled meetings with the IDWM President.
    1. Plans for and coordinates all IDWM Executive Committee meetings.
    1. Is a member of all task teams and committees of IDWM.
11. Is responsible for signing contracts and other legal documents for IDWM and Global Women Connecting.
12. Partners and collaborates with general ministry partners.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong life of prayer and Bible study
• Experience in congregational and/or regional church leadership (corporate management maybe considered in lieu of church leadership, if applicable)
• Excellent management and team building skills; Ability to facilitate group processes
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups
• Knowledge of the scope, vision and theology of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• Knowledge of leadership development skills
• Strong skills in different areas of technology including, but not limited to:
  • Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel and Power Point)
  • Virtual Meeting platforms
• Strong written and oral communication skills (experience with public speaking and/or preaching helpful)

• Strong administrative, organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to set and implement short- and long-range goals
• Previous experience setting and managing budgets
• Prior experience in successful fundraising
• Flexibility, creativity and a willingness to think outside the box
• Ability to travel frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time professional staff position. This position will require extensive travel (15-20 days per month) and frequent weekends and evenings. This position can be deployed from a location within an hour of a major airport.

EEOC STATEMENT

The Division of Homeland Ministries (DHM), dba Disciples Home Missions, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization and every effort will be exercised to insure that employment consideration is given to all persons regardless of race, color, religion^*, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, or handicap. Every effort will be made to employ the most qualified individuals without regard to the above factors.

*Please note that Disciples Home Missions is a religious organization whose mission is “Equipping Disciples for Christ.” In carrying forth this mission, certain employees, as part of their employment duties will be expected to participate in and assist in religious functions and ceremonies.

Disciples Home Missions is committed to be a pro-reconciling/anti-racism general ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In carrying forth this mission, employees, as part of their employment duties, will be expected to participate in pro-reconciliation/anti-racism training.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Please send both a letter of interest and an updated resume to:

IDWMsearch@dhm.disciples.org

Please include information regarding both your professional work and church life (paid and volunteer).

DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 26th   6 p.m. CST

Send any questions to the above email address, as well.

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