Director of Missions

Job Description for Director of Missions

The Abilene-Callahan Baptist Association (ACBA) exists to serve and strengthen the churches of the Big Country area. The Director of Missions reports to the Executive Committee of the ACBA.

Qualifications

• Meets the biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Servant leader with Christ-like character 
• Must have a passion for reaching the lost through church planting, church revitalization, and missions 
• Proven ability to lead collaboratively, think strategically, and navigate complexity
• Theological training and 10+ years of ministerial experience
• Must have a vision to be a pastor of pastors and an able counselor
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, be flexible, and be a self-starter
• Committed to life-long learning
• Understanding of and affirmation of Baptist principles, polity, and doctrine (Baptist Faith and Message 1963 or 2000)
• Desire and ability to work with churches aligned with both the BGCT and the SBTC
• Maintain regular office hours

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted encourager, coach, and connector for pastors and church leaders
• Plan regular events designed to strengthen, encourage, and resource the ministry leaders of the ACBA
• Help churches cooperate together for the spread of the gospel, the planting and revitalization of churches, and the relief of the poor in our area
• Provide consultation in areas such as leadership development, conflict navigation, revitalization, and transition
• Promote pastoral health, unity, and prayer across the association
• Serve as ex officio member of ACBA committees, teams, and ministries
• Help fill pulpits as needs arise (includes cultivating a list of vetted preachers)
• Regular communication with pastors and staff members on the happenings of the association
• Be available to assist as churches transition
• Help churches discern and respond faithfully to cultural, demographic, and ministry challenges
• Assists in developing the annual budget
• Oversee and supervise associational staff and key volunteers
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Board of the ACBA