Executive Director, ONM

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH - MISSOURI SYNOD•Kirkwood, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director of ONM is responsible, under the leadership and direction of the President and through the Chief Mission Officer (CMO), for supervising and overseeing all staff, programs, projects, and activities of ONM ministries serving Synod congregations and schools through LCMS districts. The role develops and implements ONM’s strategic plan to fulfill Synod convention priorities, Board for National Mission policies, and the President’s goals, and provides strategic leadership for initiatives that build the capacity of districts, congregations, and schools. The Executive Director supervises ONM’s budget development and financial performance, serves as a staff resource to the Board for National Mission, and oversees the granting of Recognized Service Organization status to qualifying U.S.-based organizations serving U.S. constituents. The position regularly visits districts and works closely with Synod leadership, staff, stakeholders, donors, grantors, communications teams, corporate entities, and auxiliary leaders. The role reports to the CMO and is ultimately accountable to the President of Synod.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Significant senior leadership experience supervising employee and/or volunteer teams of significant size within a multifaceted organizational structure.
Ability to supervise, mentor, teach, and coach a 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.
Regularly visit all districts to facilitate consultation and collaboration with district leadership and staff.
Provide strategic leadership for ONM initiatives that increase LCMS district, congregation, and school capacity to achieve Synod objectives.
Supervise ONM budget development and financial performance to support cost-effective and timely implementation of plans.
Serve as a staff resource to the Board for National Mission, working with the board chair and CMO on agendas, information, resources, reports, and program updates.
Supervise the granting of RSO status to U.S.-based organizations that meet LCMS requirements and primarily serve U.S. constituents.
Supervise and develop ONM staff and ministries.
Work with Mission Advancement, donors, grantors, and Synod stakeholders to nurture relationships and help generate additional funds and resources for ONM.
Work with LCMS Communications on messaging and storytelling for national mission efforts, programs, and ministries.
Collaborate with district presidents, International Center Unit Executives, leaders of Synod corporate entities, and auxiliary leaders.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CMO or Synod President.