Position Description

This executive search is conducted by Nelson/Kraft & Associates on behalf of Africa Inland Mission Canada

Executive Summary

Africa Inland Mission (AIM) Canada is searching for a relational servant leader with a passion for global missions to join their team as Executive Director.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall direction of the organization, and for the welfare of staff and missionary personnel. They are to carry out the directives and policies set forth by AIM’s Canadian Council and are accountable to report regularly on all matters within the scope of their responsibility. The Executive Director represents AIM Canada ministries at churches, conferences, and AIM International.

If you are an experienced leader and team builder with a passion for reaching unreached people groups, and are aligned with the mission and convictions of AIM, we would love to hear from you.

Our Story

Like the fishermen who dropped their nets at the feet of Jesus, or those very first “Inlanders” who founded AIM in an unprecedented push toward Africa’s inland peoples, we are characterized by uncompromising love and a courageous obedience to Christ’s call that takes us to places of uncertainty and, sometimes, insecurity. We go wisely, but in faith – knowing that the One who calls us is faithful, and knowing that we are merely participants in an unstoppable work of God to bring the nations unto him.

Over 300 million Africans still haven’t heard

Our passion is to see the worship of Jesus Christ spread across the continent of Africa – through individual lives fully committed to him, and collectively through Christ-centered churches. God has done a mighty work in Africa, where his Church is vast and growing daily, but the task is far from finished.

Today, the places where the gospel is yet to take root are not so much geographical as they are cultural and ideological. Because of these barriers, nearly 1000 of Africa’s 3700 unique ethnic people groups are still unreached, with no viable witness to the good news. That’s over 300 million people who have little opportunity to hear the gospel, and even less to be discipled as a follower of Jesus. It is for these we labor.

Compelled by Christ’s Love

Africa Inland Mission has been leading people into meaningful cross-cultural ministry for more than 125 years. We send workers throughout Africa and among African diaspora around the globe. We’re engaged with over 100 unreached people groups and have hundreds of opportunities to join in. The work is often as diverse as the gifts that each member brings, but all of our activities fit within three broad areas of focus:

• Disciple-making among the unreached
• Equipping and mobilizing African churches
• Serving and supporting the above

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Must have at least ten years of organizational leadership experience and local church involvement.
• Must be passionate about and motivated toward AIM’s mission and be able to sign off on the Statement of Faith and the policies on Christian conduct in the Membership Handbook. Must agree in writing to comply with AIM’s child and sexual abuse policies.
• Must demonstrate spiritual and spirit-led leadership in all areas of life: church, family, and community.
• Must be enthusiastic about global missions work.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to biblically envision, initiate, and ensure progress toward AIM’s mission.
• Must have demonstrated experience in working effectively with a leadership team and a board of directors; building consensus, resolving conflicts, and providing accountability for the allocation of limited resources.
• Must have demonstrated skills in operational management, program leadership, and planning/budgeting/financial administration.
• Must be sensitive to the post-modern, multi-ethnic make up of Canada.

Location: Scarborough, ON
Application Deadline: open until a suitable candidate is found
Start Date: TBD
Salary Range: $95,000 - 105,000

APPLY online at nelsonandkraft.com/jobs with your cover letter and resume. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

About Us

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is an executive consulting firm that specializes in working with not-for-profits and for-profit businesses across Canada, assisting them in the placement of senior executives and directors.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. welcomes and encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices, and will only make distinctions among interested applicants in accordance with the applicable Human Rights legislation.

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