VP of International Missions – NAB International OfficeThe Vice President of International Missions supports the mission and ministry objectives of the North American Baptist Conference (NAB), with a specific focus on the NAB End of having NAB churches send and support NAB missionaries. This position will implement an expanding strategic vision concerning NAB global mission ministries. This position will:
Assess the current and ongoing status of NAB Missions and build strategic networks for global missions with NAB churches, regional ministers, and partner organizations.Implement a strategic vision to recruit missionaries of various ages and stages of life that will respond to the needs of our global ministries and mission partners.Supervise and support the current NAB missionaries and department staff and ongoing financial sustainability of missionaries serving the NAB globally.Serve as a compelling liaison between NAB international programs and NAB domestic programs.Determine the needs of NAB mission endeavors and missionaries, and communicate these needs to the NAB.Represent the NAB to our partner organizations, seeking to work with and alongside our global mission partners.The Vice President of International Missions is an executive-level position and as such will report directly to the Executive Director and serve on the NAB's executive leadership team.
Requirements and QualificationsQualifications RequiredHeart for the expansion of God's Kingdom to the ends of the earthExperience and training in missiology or intercultural studiesCommitted to a missiological focus of partnering with and alongside national organizational partnersExcellence in staff supervision and departmental leadershipProficiency in written, spoken, and public communications within provided deadlinesAbility to think long term strategically while managing current needs, issues, and situationsWillingness to be knowledgeable of charitable policies and practices in the United States and CanadaAbility to travel; generally 8–12 North American trips and 2–4 international trips annuallyWillingness to work virtually and able to contribute to a positive virtual team environmentCommitted to the NAB Statement of Beliefs, NAB Marriage Statement, and NAB Ethics StatementCommitted to be an active member of a local NAB churchQualifications DesiredChurch ministry and leadership experienceExperience working on an executive-level organizational teamAppreciation and knowledge of the work of the NAB in North America and internationallyExperience in NAB missional initiative trainingEssential Functions and ResponsibilitiesLeads cooperatively within the executive leadership team to ensure the objectives and ministry priorities of the International Office and the NAB are effectively achieved as stated in the NAB EndsOversees the personnel needs of NAB missionaries: recruitment, appointment, ongoing care (compensation, benefits, insurance, emergency protocols) and ending of NAB serviceVisits mission fields to support ongoing relationships with global partners and to encourage missionaries by providing support, direction and leadership in pertinent issues and situationsDevelops and implements plans for the International Missions Department that integrate the missional and formational initiatives of the NABEstablishes memos of understanding (MOUs) and agreements with mission organizations and global missions partners. These documents are reviewed every three yearsImplements policies and procedures for NAB missionaries, partner missionaries, and global fieldsPromotes NAB global missions by being a strong liaison between international and domestic programsPartners with the Chief Financial Officer to produce and manage the annual departmental budgetLeads the NAB Missionary Advisory TeamEncourages NAB mission by building relationships with regional ministers, pastors, and key NAB leadersRepresents NAB International Missions fundraising needs to donors and constituentsProvides input regarding missionary fundraising status and needs to the Ministry Advancement DepartmentProvides strong initiative and motivation and uses advanced problem-solving skillsUtilizes efficient time-management skills, with the ability to organize and manage multiple prioritiesSpecial NotesPerformance StandardsAnnual performance appraisal by the Executive DirectorAttainment of annual goals established by the Executive Director
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