Director of Global Partner Ministry
Overview:
Training Leaders International is seeking someone to give oversight and care to our Global Partners . This position requires someone with cross-cultural experience, with preference for familiarity with theological training. This person should be well-informed of missionary preparation and care practices, methods of theological training, and cross-cultural engagement.
Reports to: Vice President of Theological Training
Direct Reports: Director of Global Partner Preparation and Care
Working Closely With: Vice President of Development and Mobilization, Director of Formal Training
Qualifications:
• Abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
• Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7).
• Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith.
• Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI.
• Experience living cross-culturally, working with other missionaries and national partners.
• Comfortable working with an organization driven by strong theological convictions.
• Possess a high view of the local church, which serves as the primary sender of missionaries.
• Master's degree in theological studies or missiology .
Responsibilities:
• Aid the President in the promotion and implementation of TLI vision.
• Set strategy for all ministries that involve TLI Global Partners.
• Oversee the recruiting , preparation, and care of all Global Partners .
• Establish partnerships overseas with national partners where TLI can work to aid in developing leaders.
• Develop relationships with international churches around the world.
• Work with the Director of Formal Training to identify places of need for Global Partners.
• Work with the Vice President of Development and Mobilization to recruit school planters, administrators, international church pastors, and teachers as Global Partners.
• Oversee the Director of Global Partner Preparation and Care in the care of Global Partner families.
• Ensure Global Partners sent oversees are assessed properly before appointment and cared for well in their ministry setting.
• Cultivate relationships with the sending churches that stand with Global Partners that are sent out.
• Work with sending churches to make final decisions involving Global Partners on the field .
• Attend conferences related to cross-cultural missions.
• Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and theological education.
Travel Expectations:
• 3-4 International trips a year.
• 20-25 days a year domestic travel for fundraising, interviews, meetings.
5 International Trainers
TLI is looking for qualified men to serve as full-time trainers of pastors overseas. The position is based in the United States and requires you to take 4-5 international trips a year. The ideal candidates are either men with over 10 years of pastoral experience in the United States or missionaries who are returning to the US and looking for a new opportunity to serve the global church.While in the US you would work on writing and research projects for TLI. You must develop your own personal support network and be willing to live in Minneapolis.
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7)
- Ability to teach
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- Ability to relate to graduate level theological students
- Masters level degree in Theology
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in the implementation of the vision of TLI
- Promote and champion the vision of TLI
- Travel overseas 4-5 times a year to train pastors in modular course settings
- Closely mentor students and pastors for the purpose of teaching cross-culturally
- Travel to 1-2 seminaries a year to recruit students for teaching
- Establish relationships with seminaries and church leaders
- Perform research and writing projects for TLI
- Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission
- Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and mission
Travel Expectations
- 4-5 International trips a year
- 10-12 days a year domestic travel for conferences and meetings
Compensation
- Compensation will be agreed upon hire. This is a fundraised position.
International Trainer (Formal Site: Specialty in New Testament)
In an effort to support pastoral training in the majority world, TLI is looking for qualified men to serve as International Trainers at formal pastoral training sites overseas. The position is based in Minneapolis, and requires you to take 4-5 international trips each year. The ideal candidate has a terminal degree in New Testament, a deep commitment to and experience in the local church, and proven competency teaching cross-culturally. While in the US you would work on writing and research projects for TLI, and assist national partners at formal sites to achieve institutional excellence. You must develop your own personal support network, and be willing to live in Minneapolis.
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim. 3:1-7)
- Ability to teach
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Confessional Statement
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- Ability to relate to and engage graduate-level theological students
- PhD or equivalent in New Testament
- Pastoral experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in the implementation of the vision of TLI
- Travel overseas 4-5 times a year to deliver modular courses for local pastors and church leaders. Teaching will primarily be in formal schools, but will also include some non-formal contexts
- Closely mentor volunteer faculty as they prepare to teach cross-culturally
- Serve as site director for one of our formal teaching sites.
- Perform research and writing projects for TLI
- Travel to North American seminaries 1-2 times a year to recruit
- Establish relationships with seminaries and church leaders
- Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission
- Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and missions
Travel Expectations
- 55-65 days a year for international travel to teach
- 10-12 days a year for domestic travel to participate in conferences and meetings
Compensation
- Compensation will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications and will be agreed upon hire. This is a fundraised position
- 403(b) Retirement investment options are available
- Generous vacation and personal days are provided
International Trainer (Formal Site: Specialty in Theology)
In an effort to support pastoral training in the majority world, TLI is looking for qualified men to serve as International Trainers at formal pastoral training sites overseas. The position is based in Minneapolis, and requires you to take 4-5 international trips each year. The ideal candidate has a terminal degree in Theology, a deep commitment to and experience in the local church, and proven competency teaching cross-culturally. While in the US you would work on writing and research projects for TLI, and assist national partners at formal sites to achieve institutional excellence. You must develop your own personal support network, and be willing to live in Minneapolis.
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim. 3:1-7)
- Ability to teach
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Confessional Statement
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- Ability to relate to and engage graduate-level theological students
- PhD or equivalent in Theology
- Pastoral experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in the implementation of the vision of TLI
- Travel overseas 4-5 times a year to deliver modular courses for local pastors and church leaders. Teaching will primarily be in formal schools, but will also include some non-formal contexts
- Closely mentor volunteer faculty as they prepare to teach cross-culturally
- Serve as site director for one of our formal teaching sites.
- Perform research and writing projects for TLI
- Travel to North American seminaries 1-2 times a year to recruit
- Establish relationships with seminaries and church leaders
- Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission
- Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and missions
Travel Expectations
- 55-65 days a year for international travel to teach
- 10-12 days a year for domestic travel to participate in conferences and meetings
Compensation
- Compensation will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications and will be agreed upon hire. This is a fundraised position
- 403(b) Retirement investment options are available
- Generous vacation and personal days are provided
Director of Oral Learner Training
TLI is looking for qualified man to develop training material and locations for oral learners The position is based in the United States and requires you to take 4-5 international trips a year. The ideal candidate would have expertise in this field and has either 10 years of pastoral experience in the United States or is a missionary who is returning to the US and looking for a new opportunity to serve the global church.While in the US you would work on writing and research projects for TLI. You must develop your own personal support network and be willing to live in Minneapolis.
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meet character qualifications of an local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7)
- Ability to teach
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- Ability to relate to graduate level theological students
- Masters level degree in Theology
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in the implementation of the vision of TLI
- Promote and champion the vision of TLI
- Oversee all training locations where TLI trains oral learners
- Help develop curriculum and training material for oral learners
- Travel overseas 4-5 times a year to train pastors in modular course settings
- Closely mentor students and pastors for the purpose of teaching cross culturally
- Travel to 1-2 seminaries a year to recruit students for teaching
- Establish relationships with seminaries and church leaders
- Perform research and writing projects for TLI
- Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission
- Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and mission
Travel Expectations
- 4-5 International trips a year
- 6-8 days a year domestic travel for conferences and meetings
Compensation
- Compensation will be agreed upon hire. This is a fundraised position. TLI offers a competitive package, with salary, health insurance and vacation.
2 Curriculum Developers
Vision of TLI
TLI exists to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples through Jesus Christ
Reports to: Director of Curriculum Development
Duration: Full Time
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meet the character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7)
- Wholehearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- M.Div. (or higher) level of theological training
Responsibilities
- Help the Director Curriculum Development accomplish his role in the mission and vision of TLI.
- Work on a team of writers and researchers to write and refine TLI's curriculum.
- Devise ways that TLI curriculum can be best taught to oral learners.
- Edit, revise, and add to existing curriculum as determined by the Director of Curriculum Development.
- Teaching: Travel overseas 1-2 times to train pastors.
Travel Expectations
- 1-2 international trips
Compensation
- Compensation will be agreed upon hire. This is a fundraised position. TLI offers a competitive package, with salary and vacation.
Immigrant Training Program Manager
Overview
Training Leaders International has focused on providing theological training to pastors in countries outside of the West in formal and non-formal settings. The man or woman chosen for this role will play an important part in extending this training opportunity to immigrant pastors and leaders in Western countries. There are currently pockets of immigrants in major cities who do not have access to theological training. We want to partner with churches and ministries to provide training. You must develop your own personal support network.
Reports to: Immigrant Training Director
Qualifications
• Has an abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
• Meets the character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7).
• Exhibits a whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith.
• Be in agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI.
• Possess excellent communication and writing skills.
• Has experience in academic program oversight preferred.
• Has an ability to think strategically, solve problems, and handle a variety of situations at the same time.
• Has the ability to think theologically through global missions-related issues.
• Possesses management skills, with the ability to influence and engage others.
• Must be self-motivated and results-oriented.
Responsibilities
• Aid the President in the promotion and implementation of TLI's vision.
• Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission.
• Implement academic policies and standard procedures established by the Immigrant Training program.
• Manage training, ensuring orientation of teachers, setting expectations of students, and engaging with local church partners.
• Provide regular feedback on the effectiveness of key initiatives.
• Manage Immigrant Training program data, ensuring that key stakeholders and communications venues stay up to date. • Provide leadership in the design and implementation of a program for continuing education.
Travel Expectations
• 10-20 days a year domestic travel for fundraising, conferences, and meetings.
Compensation
• Compensation will be agreed upon hire. This position is a self-fundraised position. TLI offers a competitive package, with salary, health insurance, and vacation.
Location
• This position is based in Minneapolis, MN at TLI's headquarters.
Director of Missions Research
TLI is looking for someone with a PhD in a theological studies, anthropology, or missions to be a full-time researcher on contemporary mission issues, practices, and trends. This position is based in Minneapolis. The ideal candidate would have a blend of cross-cultural experience and academic training. He must be competent in current research practices. You must raise your own personal support.
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7)
- Ability to teach
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- PhD in theological studies, anthropology or missiology
- Experience serving in a cross-cultural setting
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in the implementation of the vision of TLI
- Promote and champion the vision of TLI
- Research, monitor, and analyze worldwide trends in Christianity
- Teach TLI staff/global partners and publish on current mission practices and trends
- Help TLI, churches, and other agencies through writing and creation of resources
- Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission
- Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and missions
Travel Expectations
- 10-15 days a year domestic travel for conferences and meetings
Compensation
- Compensation will be agreed upon hire. This is a fundraised position.
Immigrant Training Regional Director - Northeast
Overview
TLI has focused on providing theological training to pastors in countries outside of the West in formal and non-formal settings. This role would help lead a ministry to train immigrant pastors and leaders in Western countries. There are currently pockets of immigrants in major cities who do not have access to theological training. We want to partner with churches and ministries to provide training to those who desire to be trained. You must develop your own personal support network.
Reports to: Director of Immigrant Training
Based in: Region below
Area of responsibility: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7).
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith.
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI.
- Experience teaching and leading across cultures and well-versed in cross-cultural ministry.
- Cross-cultural ministry experience desired.
- Masters level degree in Theology or higher.
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in the promotion and implementation of TLI's vision.
- Aid the Immigrant Training Director in promotion and implementation of Immigrant Training vision.
- Oversee the startup and implementation of new training sites amongst immigrants within your region.
- Establish partnerships with churches, schools, organizations to aid in recruiting and development.
- Identify new areas and people groups to offer training to.
- Teach TLI curriculum and lead teams to teach at the training sites.
- Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission.
- Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and missions.
Travel Expectations
- 1 international trip a year
- 40-50 days a year for travel for teaching, fundraising, interviews, meetings.
Immigrant Training Regional Director - Canada
Overview
TLI has focused on providing theological training to pastors in countries outside of the West in formal and non-formal settings. This role would help lead a ministry to train immigrant pastors and leaders in Western countries. There are currently pockets of immigrants in major cities who do not have access to theological training. We want to partner with churches and ministries to provide training to those who desire to be trained. You must develop your own personal support network.
Reports to: Director of Immigrant Training
Based in: Midwest US
Area of responsibility: Canada
Qualifications
Abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7).
Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith.
Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI.
Experience teaching and leading across cultures and well-versed in cross-cultural ministry.
Cross-cultural ministry experience desired.
Masters level degree in Theology or higher.
Responsibilities
Aid the President in the promotion and implementation of TLI's vision.
Aid the Immigrant Training Director in promotion and implementation of Immigrant Training vision.
Oversee the startup and implementation of new training sites amongst immigrants within your region.
Establish partnerships with churches, schools, organizations to aid in recruiting and development.
Identify new areas and people groups to offer training to.
Teach TLI curriculum and lead teams to teach at the training sites.
Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission.
Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and missions.
Travel Expectations
1 international trip a year
40-50 days a year for travel for teaching, fundraising, interviews, meetings.
Immigrant Training Regional Director - West
Overview
TLI has focused on providing theological training to pastors in countries outside of the West in formal and non-formal settings. This role would help lead a ministry to train immigrant pastors and leaders in Western countries. There are currently pockets of immigrants in major cities who do not have access to theological training. We want to partner with churches and ministries to provide training to those who desire to be trained. You must develop your own personal support network.
Reports to: Director of Immigrant Training
Based in: Region below
Area of responsibility: Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Hawaii, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Nevada.
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7).
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith.
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI.
- Experience teaching and leading across cultures and well-versed in cross-cultural ministry.
- Cross-cultural ministry experience desired.
- Masters level degree in Theology or higher.
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in the promotion and implementation of TLI's vision.
- Aid the Immigrant Training Director in promotion and implementation of Immigrant Training vision.
- Oversee the startup and implementation of new training sites amongst immigrants within your region.
- Establish partnerships with churches, schools, organizations to aid in recruiting and development.
- Identify new areas and people groups to offer training to.
- Teach TLI curriculum and lead teams to teach at the training sites.
- Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission.
- Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and missions.
Travel Expectations
- 1 international trip a year
- 40-50 days a year for travel for teaching, fundraising, interviews, meetings.
Immigrant Training Regional Director - Southeast
Overview
TLI has focused on providing theological training to pastors in countries outside of the West in formal and non-formal settings. This role would help lead a ministry to train immigrant pastors and leaders in Western countries. There are currently pockets of immigrants in major cities who do not have access to theological training. We want to partner with churches and ministries to provide training to those who desire to be trained. You must develop your own personal support network.
Reports to: Director of Immigrant Training
Based in: Region below
Area of responsibility: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, and Washington D.C.
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7).
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith.
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI.
- Experience teaching and leading across cultures and well-versed in cross-cultural ministry.
- Cross-cultural ministry experience desired.
- Masters level degree in Theology or higher.
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in the promotion and implementation of TLI's vision.
- Aid the Immigrant Training Director in promotion and implementation of Immigrant Training vision.
- Oversee the startup and implementation of new training sites amongst immigrants within your region.
- Establish partnerships with churches, schools, organizations to aid in recruiting and development.
- Identify new areas and people groups to offer training to.
- Teach TLI curriculum and lead teams to teach at the training sites.
- Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission.
- Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and missions.
Travel Expectations
- 1 international trip a year
- 40-50 days a year for travel for teaching, fundraising, interviews, meetings.
Immigrant Training Regional Director - Southwest
Overview
TLI has focused on providing theological training to pastors in countries outside of the West in formal and non-formal settings. This role would help lead a ministry to train immigrant pastors and leaders in Western countries. There are currently pockets of immigrants in major cities who do not have access to theological training. We want to partner with churches and ministries to provide training to those who desire to be trained. You must develop your own personal support network.
Reports to: Director of Immigrant Training
Area of responsibility: Southwestern US (Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona)
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7).
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith.
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI.
- Experience teaching and leading across cultures and well-versed in cross-cultural ministry.
- Cross-cultural ministry experience desired.
- Masters level degree in Theology or higher.
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in the promotion and implementation of TLI's vision.
- Aid the Immigrant Training Director in promotion and implementation of Immigrant Training vision.
- Oversee the startup and implementation of new training sites amongst immigrants within your region.
- Establish partnerships with churches, schools, organizations to aid in recruiting and development.
- Identify new areas and people groups to offer training to.
- Teach TLI curriculum and lead teams to teach at the training sites.
- Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission.
- Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and missions.
Travel Expectations
- 1 international trip a year
- 40-50 days a year for travel for teaching, fundraising, interviews, meetings.
VP Pioneer Church Planting
Overview
TLI is expanding its mission beyond theological education to reaching unreached people groups. This position requires someone with a self-starter personality who is willing to take risks and provide oversight to the launch of this new endeavor. The director should be well-informed of the numerous church-planting movements and be able to theologically discern and biblically articulate a philosophy and methodology of church planting. The director should have well-developed discernment regarding the most popular church-planting movement methodologies and evangelism strategies. He must be able to articulate what are the factors that lead an assembled group of Christians to be legitimately considered a New Testament church.
Reports to: President
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7). Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI.
- Experience in Pioneer Church Planting, having lived in a culture not your own, worked with other missionaries and worked toward planting a church.
- Comfortable working with church planting teams while letting them make the majority of decisions from the field.
- Must have a high view of the local church which serves as the primary sender of missionaries.
- Masters level degree in Theology or higher.
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in the promotion and implementation of TLI vision to reach unreached peoples.
- Oversee the startup and implementation of Pioneer Church Planting department.
- Establish partnerships with churches, schools, organizations to aid in recruiting and development. of church planting teams.
- Set strategies, missions, and church planting philosophy.
- Work with the Director of Recruiting to recruit church planting teams.
- Along with regional directors and missionary care directors, appoint, prepare and oversee individuals and teams to reach unreached people groups.
- Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission.
- Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and missions.
Travel Expectations
- 3-4 International trips a year.
- 15-20 days a year domestic travel for fundraising, interviews, meetings.
Compensation
- Compensation will be agreed upon hire. You must develop your own personal support network.
