Short-Term Sending Director

Objective
The Short-Term Sending Director leads the strategy, execution and discipleship processes related to short-term mission trips. This role ensures that all trips align with The Church of Eleven22®’s vision, develops strategic partnerships, cultivates trip leader pipelines and works with campus-based leadership to help equip The Church of Eleven22 participants to take gospel-centered, mission-focused, next steps in their discipleship journey.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Lead and develop a short-term sending team ensuring alignment with Eleven22’s mission to glorify God by developing disciple-making disciples.
The Director will recruit, equip and empower a team or teams made up of Eleven22 members who desire to take next steps into mission serve opportunities.
These teams will serve centrally and at their campus to recruit trips, send trips and follow up with trip participants with more next step opportunities post-trip.
These teams will need leadership, development and care from the Director.
Develop and implement strategic short-term sending recruiting initiatives that integrate with the broader mission ministry and overall church vision.
Build increasing alignment between central and campus teams to mobilize congregants and ensure short-term participants are taking next steps post-trip, continuing in their discipleship journey into disciple groups, serve teams and local mission opportunities.
The Director will work with other central and campus ministries to ensure the tracking of metrics related to short-term participants taking next steps within Eleven22 post-trip.
Establish and maintain new and current strategic partnerships that advance the gospel and disciple our teams while on mission. Partnerships must be in theological alignment, promote long-term sustainability and present clear and measurable opportunities for discipleship and evangelistic impact.
Operational Oversight & Execution

Manage the short-term mission budget analyzing participation trends, partnership health and overall cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate with Finance to improve and develop streamlined payment, reimbursement and budgeting processes that ensure financial accountability and trip preparedness.
Oversee the development and execution of annual Ministry Action Plans (MAPs) that align with the church’s mission and strategic direction.
Manage the logistical and operational execution of sending trips from The Church of Eleven22 to the mission partner.
This includes transportation, airfare and any logistical needs of launching trips from Eleven22 campuses.
Ensure the implementation of materials, processes, trainings and database systems for effective mobilization and tracking of trip participants and leaders.
Team Development & Leadership Pipelines

Recruit, coach and equip staff, residents, apprentices and serve staff to do ministry that effectively mobilizes and equips the congregation for short-term missions.
Cultivate leadership pipelines by ensuring the training and coaching of trip leaders and participants.
Foster collaboration with campuses and other ministries (1825, Senior Adults, Students, Kids, Vision Engagement) to leverage short-term missions as a catalyst for discipleship and spiritual growth.
Training & Equipping

Lead the development and execution of digital and in-person programs for trip participants, leaders and partners to ensure theological, cultural and practical preparedness.
Develop resources and equipping tools that enhance discipleship engagement before, during and after mission trips.
Ensure ongoing assessments and improvements to the short-term sending experience prioritizing evangelism and discipleship.

Competencies
Model The Church of Eleven22®’s mission, vision and core values
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to adapt to change
Strong ability to lead, equip, and mobilize individuals and teams for ministry
Demonstrates adaptability and innovation in mission strategies and operational processes
Excellent communicator with strong relational and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion in all aspects of leadership
Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing spiritual growth through embodying a disciple-making-disciple lifestyle that engages with Eleven22 church rhythms

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
3-5 years of experience in organizational leadership including strategic planning, budget management and team development
5-7 years of experience in ministry with emphasis on missions, volunteer recruitment and leadership development
Proven track record of developing and implementing discipleship-based programs and mission engagement strategies

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work may vary on church need.

The church has several big events, (“All-Skates”) throughout the year to help further the mission of Eleven22. These events are mandatory for all staff to be in attendance and may vary, depending on the vision cast for the current year.

Our entire staff family is called to action, so that we can continue to be a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This job will likely require domestic and international travel. The staff member will be expected to travel internationally two to three weeks annually, and at least one week domestically. The staff member must have or acquire a valid U.S. Passport. The staff member would be required to work outside as they participate in international mission opportunities.

Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

This role may also require basic physical labor as required on domestic or international mission opportunities such as painting, light construction, walking/hiking, exposure to heat and weather elements.

Ministerial Exception
The ministerial exception furthers the purposes of the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses of the First Amendment by barring legal claims against church bodies by staff members who perform religious functions. All church pastors are subject to the exception, but a formal ministerial credential is not required. While there is no rigid formula to determine other church staff members that qualify, various factors are considered to determine which staff members are subject to the ministerial exception (please see handbook).

Staff members who qualify under the ministerial exception are not covered by federal and state employment and anti-discrimination laws. Please see the Human Resources Ministry team if you have questions on whether you are subject to the ministerial exception.

Code of Conduct
We live authenticity
We are gospel-centered and mission-focused
We are family
We are life-long learners
We aim for excellence in the experience with zero excess
We choose to trust
We pray 1st and decide 2nd
We glorify God by honoring others
Our team unites under clear vision
We walk in humble confidence

 

EEO Statement
The Church of Eleven22 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Church of Eleven22 reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the full extent permitted by law.

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