Missions Coach - SEND International of the United States

Missions Coach -  SEND International of the United States

 

JOB SUMMARY:   

SEND International is seeking a passionate Missions Coach to partner with local churches in mobilizing the members for global missions. This position plays a vital role in equipping individuals and churches for intentional engagement in cross-cultural ministry. The ideal candidate would be someone with an ENTP personality type, an Enneagram 8, or strengths aligned with the StrengthsFinder assessment. As a Missions Coach, one will represent the mission and values of SEND International while empowering others to fulfill the Great Commission.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Missionary Candidate Coaching

• Provide godly and practical coaching to those currently moving towards being sent cross-culturally.
• Assess missionary candidates’ spiritual maturity and readiness for cross-cultural service with SEND International.
• Guide candidates through SEND’s application process, ensuring they connect with the right opportunities within SEND or partnering agencies.
• Nurture, interview, and assess candidates as they move toward training and deployment.

 Church Partnerships

• Establish, multiply, and nurture relationships with church leaders, mission advocates, and mission networks to increase support and sending of missionaries through SEND International.
• Understand and address the unique needs of local churches in sending and supporting missionaries.
• Equip and support local church leadership to coach and assess missionary candidates.
• Resource and assist churches in mobilizing their members toward cross-cultural missions.

 Collaboration and Networking

• Discover ongoing ways to increase the number of quality leads coming to SEND.
• Collaborate with SEND teams and partners to identify and match field opportunities with candidates and their sending churches.
• Stay informed about SEND’s field needs, opportunities, and mobilization procedures.
• Represent SEND International effectively in both individual and group settings.

Administration

• Coordinate logistics for travel, events, vision trips, and other activities.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of activities, communications, and interactions with contacts.
• Track key details related to scheduling, budgets, mobilization events, and follow-up actions.

 Continuous Learning

• Develop and enhance core competencies for the Missions Coach role through ongoing learning.
• Gain a deep understanding of the unique opportunities, challenges, and needs of various cross-cultural fields, teams, and contexts. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Successfully completed an undergraduate degree with a preferred focus in Religion/Missions and/or Communications and Recruitment. Alternatively, a minimum of two years of relevant work experience will be considered.

 Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Effectively communicate the opportunity and privilege of global missions in individual and group settings.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing, and on the phone.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with candidates, pastors, and church staff.
• Engage with pastors and church staff in the context of missionary mobilization, sending, and care.
• Sensitive to working in unity across different denominations and organizations.

 Team Collaboration and Independent Work

• Contribute positively to the Mobilization Team through collaboration, encouragement, and shared workload.
• Actively engage in team meetings and activities.
• Function well independently and in team environments.

 Organizational Skills

• Effectively manage a portfolio of pre-applicants and applicants to SEND.
• Assess and interview candidates through all stages of the mobilization process and for various lengths of service.
• Ask insightful and probing questions to evaluate readiness and fit for cross-cultural missions.
• Manage time and prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently.

 Technical Proficiency

• Demonstrate proficiency with technology for communication, record-keeping, and task management.

SEND QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Alignment with SEND’s mission, visions, values and agreement with SEND’s Doctrinal Statement.
• Mature Christ-follower evidencing a vital walk with God and committed to lifelong growth.
• In fellowship with a Bible-believing church.

 

BENEFITS:

• Paid time off available from the start of employment, complemented by a generous paid holiday schedule.

 All interested candidates please submit a cover letter with salary expectations and a resume to Kim Avis, HR Coordinator.