Mobilizer: Eastern US

Training Leaders International • Minneapolis, MN

5d • Remote

About The Position

TLI is seeking a Mobilizer to promote and implement its vision of providing theological training where it is needed. The role focuses on identifying strategic opportunities, building pathways to partnership, and mobilizing churches, networks, seminaries, conferences, volunteers, staff, and global partners. The ideal candidate is a networker and detail-oriented problem-solver who loves the global church and meets the character qualifications of a deacon.

The position allows team members to work remotely. Remote staff must be willing to travel for staff meetings 10–12 days per year, and the Mobilizer must develop a personal support network. Occasional international travel may include meeting local leaders to support the development of colleges and seminaries. Teaching modular courses is optional and depends on qualifications.

Requirements

• Have an abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
• Meet the character qualifications of a local church deacon (1 Tim. 3:8–13).
• Maintain whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Confessional Statement.
• Have a deep understanding of and passion for sharing TLI's vision and strategy.
• Have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or commensurate job experience.
• Have strong networking skills.
• Love the local church and have a passion to train leaders who will plant and pastor healthy local churches.
• Be able to establish and maintain diverse relationships and communicate cross-culturally.
• Develop a personal support network.
• Be willing to travel for staff meetings 10–12 days per year if working remotely.

Nice To Haves

• Pastoral or other previous ministry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Executive Director in promoting and implementing TLI's vision to provide theological training where it is needed.
• Help implement a mobilization process that identifies strategic opportunities and develops pathways to partnership with TLI.
• Engage with churches, church networks, seminaries, and conferences to identify and mobilize volunteers, staff, and global partners to join TLI.
• Develop potential partnerships with churches, schools, and organizations to create new opportunities for theological education.
• Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission.
• Travel abroad occasionally to meet local leaders and foster the further development of their colleges and seminaries.
• Attend the annual staff meeting in Minneapolis.
• Optionally teach modular courses, depending on qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time