Executive Director, ONM

Missouri Synod • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Executive Director, ONM, leads and oversees the staff, programs, projects, and activities of ministries organized within ONM that serve Synod congregations and schools through LCMS districts. Under the leadership and direction of the President of Synod, the role works through the Chief Mission Officer (CMO) and is ultimately accountable to the President.

The Executive Director develops and implements ONM’s strategic plan in alignment with Synod convention priorities, Board for National Mission policies, and the President’s goals. The role provides strategic leadership for mission and ministry initiatives, builds consultation and collaboration with district leadership, oversees budget development and financial performance, serves as a staff resource to the Board for National Mission, and supervises the granting of RSO status to qualifying U.S.-based organizations. The Executive Director supervises and develops ONM staff and ministries and works closely with Synod leadership, stakeholders, donors, grantors, communications staff, districts, and related organizations.

Requirements

• Must be faithful to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions and supportive of the Synod’s Constitution, Bylaws, and policies.
• Must be an ordained member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
• Advanced degree in theology, education, or a related field, or equivalent practical knowledge and experience.
• At least five years of parish experience, experience serving in a nonprofit, or experience in a church-related organization.
• Keen knowledge of and concurrence with the doctrine, practices, mission, structure, and programmatic ministries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
• Familiarity and ability to engage and work effectively with a broad spectrum of Synod stakeholders, including senior national and district leadership, rostered workers, agencies, auxiliaries, and other partners.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to understand and manage organizational budgets and make appropriate leadership decisions using LCMS accounting systems and information.
• General awareness of business administration and management principles and responsible practices related to human resources, information technology, contractual arrangements, and legal matters.
• Ability to prioritize activities and work effectively within time and manpower constraints.
• Capacity to travel domestically on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated discretion and judgment in confidential matters.

Nice To Haves

• Significant senior leadership experience supervising employee and/or volunteer teams of significant size within a multifaceted organizational structure is strongly preferred.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, teach, and coach staff of significant size (25+).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the ONM strategic plan to fulfill Synod convention priorities, Board for National Mission policies, and the President’s goals.
• Visit all districts regularly to facilitate consultation and collaboration with district leadership and staff.
• Provide strategic leadership for ONM mission and ministry initiatives that increase LCMS district, congregation, and school capacity to achieve Synod objectives.
• Supervise ONM budget development and financial performance to support plans and ensure cost-effective, timely implementation.
• Serve as a staff resource to the Board for National Mission, working with the board chair and CMO to develop agendas and provide requested information, resources, reports, and program updates.
• Supervise the granting of RSO status to U.S.-based organizations that meet LCMS requirements and primarily serve constituents in the United States.
• Supervise and develop ONM staff and ministries.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CMO or Synod President.
• Collaborate with Synod leadership, International Center Unit Executives, Mission Advancement, donors, grantors, stakeholders, LCMS Communications, District Presidents, corporate entity leaders, and auxiliary leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive