Mobilizer: Western US

Training Leaders International • Minneapolis, MN

5d • Remote

About The Position

TLI is seeking a Mobilizer for the Western U.S. who is a networker and detail-oriented problem-solver with a love for the global church and who meets the character qualifications of a deacon. The role supports the promotion and implementation of TLI’s vision to provide theological training where it is needed, and helps identify strategic opportunities and develop pathways to partnership. The position allows team members to work remotely. Remote staff must travel for staff meetings 10–12 days per year, and the employee must develop a personal support network. The role also involves occasional travel abroad.

Requirements

• Abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
• Meet the character qualifications of a local church deacon (1 Tim. 3:8–13).
• Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Confessional Statement.
• Deep understanding of and passion for sharing TLI’s vision and strategy.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or commensurate job experience.
• Strong networking skills.
• Love for the local church and passion for training leaders who will plant and pastor healthy local churches.
• Ability to establish and maintain diverse relationships and communicate cross-culturally.
• Must develop a personal support network.
• Remote staff must be willing to travel for staff meetings 10–12 days per year.

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 with local leaders to foster the further development of their colleges and seminaries.
• Travel to the annual staff meeting in Minneapolis.
• Optionally teach modular courses, depending on qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time