The Director of Next Generation Mobilization will work with the Director of Next Generation Missions in providing leadership, direction, and strategy to mobilize North American high school students, college students, and young adults on NEXT Teams STMTs. Primary responsibilities for this role include the recruitment, development, training, and ongoing support of NEXT Teams Mission Leaders (Staff and AML's) and Priority Group Leaders (Leaders of repeat groups on NEXT Teams) as well as the coordination of Regional Information Lunches (RIL's). They will serve as the primary point of contact with National Partners regarding NEXT Teams as well as East-West Mobilizers. They will also personally mobilize and lead effective NEXT Teams STMTs and provide post-trip training and coaching for students to continue on mission at home. This position is responsible for playing their part to achieve the bigger mission of East-West and for ensuring that all position duties and responsibilities are clearly aligned with East-West Vision, Mission, Values, Statement of Faith, and Biblical principles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Initiate and manage the activity whereby churches and individuals are mobilized for participation in NEXT Teams STMTs.
Develop and Implement ongoing Associate Mission Leader (AML) strategy
Lead / Coordinate 4-5 NEXT Teams a year to the field
Assist Director of Next Generation Missions in projects and planning as requested
Attend meetings, retreats and conferences as requested
Develop and maintain network of personal support
Education and Experience
Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
A baptized believer of Jesus Christ
High commitment to, and practices, regular prayer and time in the Word
Faithful member of a local church
Experienced in sharing his/her faith with a clear, concise gospel message
Experienced in effectively discipling new followers of Jesus, preferred
BA degree preferred
Trained biblically and theologically
Experienced in cross-cultural ministry, preferred
Skills and Abilities
Ability to travel overseas at least 4 weeks a year
Ability to raise personal support as well as develop and manage personal ministry budget
Demonstrates teaching, leadership, and shepherding skills
Strong initiative, motivation, and ability to complete tasks on time
Ability to respond with clear thinking during stressful situations
Demonstrates strong personal evangelism skills and a passion to see people come to faith in Jesus Christ
Demonstrates strong discipleship skills, preferred
Committed to timely communication with supervisor
Demonstrates willingness to be held accountable
Demonstrates ability to relate and communicate cross-culturally, preferred
Committed to continual learning of the local context and culture
Able to function well in a team environment
Ability to execute primary functions of role with demonstrating respect to other's role
Experienced in leading cross-cultural short-term mission teams
Displays a teachable spirit
Good communication and networking skills
Sales or Development experience, preferred
Church staff experience, preferred
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