Position Description

PURPOSE: 

The Director of North American Regional Teams oversees the implementation of Resonate’s Core Initiatives—Global Mission, Local Mission, and Church Planting—in Canada and the USA. This role focuses on managing the Local Mission Core Initiative and developing resources to empower missional leaders and faith communities within the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) and beyond. The Director also collaborates with other Core Initiative Leaders to support Resonate’s initiatives.

This position offers a flexible work schedule, an attractive benefits package (including retirement fund contribution), and paid time off.

Compensation:  $105,833/year USD or $106,471/year CAD.

The CRCNA exhibits love for the diversity of the human family. As such we welcome & encourage all regardless of race, ethnicity, ability and culture to apply. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate contacting our Human Resources Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Supervise, coach, and evaluate North American Regional Team leaders while monitoring individual and team goals to ensure successful completion of plans developed with Initiative Leaders.
2. Develop the overall strategy, tactics, and delivery timelines for the Local Mission Core Initiative. 
3. Develop and maintain processes for mobilizing congregational missional leaders.
4. Assist church members in evaluating their readiness for local mission involvement and help them clarify their sense of calling.
5. Facilitate leadership formation for mission in congregations and faith communities. 
6. Provide training to missional leaders in churches for mission engagement in their neighborhoods and relationships.
7. Align the Regional Teams with the initiatives of Resonate Global Mission.
8. Collaborate with the Regional Teams and International Mission Teams to deliver contextualized tools and resources to congregational missional leaders. 
9. Establish annual goals for the Regional Teams based on the adopted congregational gospel witness metrics.
10. Maintain a regular schedule of interaction and visits with CRCNA congregations, classes, and faith communities for ongoing discernment.
11. Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan in collaboration with the Marketing, Communication, and Advancement teams. 
12. Work with the development team to track metrics by inputting interactions into the Connections Database and using reports to measure growth in the Local Mission Core Initiative and the three Core Initiatives in North America.
13. Develop and maintain networks and partnerships both within and outside of the CRCNA. 
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Resonate Global Mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

North American Regional Team Leaders, Campus Ministry Leader, Global Coffee Break Leader, and support staff.  

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Professing membership in a Christian Reformed congregation, or of a church in communion with the CRCNA, and agreement with the doctrine of the church signified by signing a covenant statement.
2. Mature Christian leader with demonstrated mission experience and fruitfulness in global and/or local missions and ministry.
3. Intermediate understanding of the missional context in North America and around the world.
4. Demonstrated ability in leadership, team building, coaching, and networking.
5. Proven ability to be innovative and adaptable
6. Demonstrated ability to work across systems and partnerships with ease, building trusting relationships with a variety of partners to build synergy, significant consensus, and communal identity.
7. Ability to embrace diversity and demonstrate a commitment to racial reconciliation and to empowering members of minority communities.  
8. Demonstrated mature awareness and engagement of cross-cultural sensitivities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in theology, business management, missions, or related areas.
2. Expert knowledge and experience in missiology, theology, and intercultural relations. 
3. Advanced experience leading and managing teams. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position requires frequent travel within the United States and Canada, and occasional travel overseas.

Full-time Benefits

Benefits may be pro-rated based on # of hours worked per week:

1. Work-Life Balance
2. Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements 
3. Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
4. Competitive benefits and retirement plan
5. Professional Development Opportunities
6. Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world

About The Christian Reformed Church in North America

Who We Are

The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) includes just over one thousand congregations across the United States and Canada. About 75 percent of the churches are in the United States and 25 percent are in Canada. While we're a denomination with churches and ministries in two countries, we share in the blessings of ecclesial unity and joint ministry. Almost 230,000 people belong to the CRCNA—not a large number when you consider the population of our two countries. But by God’s grace we can accomplish a lot when we work together.

The CRCNA denominational offices serve the local church, providing resources to pastors and congregations so that people are introduced to Jesus Christ and their faith is nurtured. Other agencies of the CRCNA include ReFrame Ministries, Resonate Global Mission, and World Renew.

Be Who You Are

The CRCNA is committed to building a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices and experiences of all our employees. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our broader culture and the Christian church, and invite all qualified candidates to apply.