National Director for Strengthening theBlack Church 21^st Century

(Location: Nashville, TN)

TheNational Director for Strengthening the Black Church 21^st Century – servesas an officer of Strengthening the Black Church 21^stCentury (SBC 21) Coordinating Committee and shares accountability for thestrategic and operational oversight of all work related to SBC 21. 

The successful candidate must be a person ofhope and vision, deeply rooted in Christian faith and practice and have aprofound sense of the importance of the making of Christian disciples;demonstrated proficiency in planning, flexibility, organizing, leadershipdevelopment, team building, decision making; motivational skills andadministrative/organizational skills; experience working in a vitalcongregation of the United Methodist Church; knowledge of the United Methodistchurch structure and theology and membership in the United Methodist Church; demonstratedability to work collaboratively and sensitively with culturally diverse groupsand individuals; visionary, creative and critical thinking skills; knowledgeabout budgeting and fundraising; verbal and written communication skills,ability to express faith/or personal commitment to growing in faith; personalpassion for the needs of and issues related to the Black Church; computer andelectronic media skills. 

Education/ SpecializedKnowledge /Experience

Master’sDegree or equivalency /Clergy or Active Lay Member of The United MethodistChurch/ Eight to nine years of directly related work experience.

How to Apply

Tobe considered for this opportunity please send a cover letter and resume toHuman Resources via email at employment@umcdiscipleship.org.

Discipleship Ministries is an AffirmativeAction Employer.  M/F/D/V EOE.ApplicationDeadline: December 31, 2019