The Office of the General Minister and President (OGMP) seeks a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as the Minister of Compassion / Executive Director for Week of Compassion. The new Minister of Compassion will serve as a member of the OGMP staff with primary responsibility to oversee the relief, refugee and development fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). As the main avenue for Disciples disaster response giving, Week of Compassion also supports sustainable development and humanitarian projects through denominational and ecumenical partnerships around the world.
Reporting to the General Minister and President, the Minister of Compassion works directly with the Week of Compassion Committee and has primary oversight for the strategic implementation of the priorities and decisions of the Week of Compassion Committee. The Minister of Compassion serves as the public face of Disciples’ disaster funding efforts and is responsible for executing an annual fundraising plan, mission articulation, partnership planning and the prayerful stewardship of Week of Compassion funds designated for disaster relief, refugee development and related ministries. The new Minister of Compassion will be a spiritually led, ordained minister with standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with significant experience in church related ministries, fundraising or disaster relief. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a creative and seasoned leader in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
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Persons interested in this exempt position within the Office of the General Minister and President should forward their resume or request their relocation forms be sent by the Office of Search and Call to:
The Office of the General Minister and President
Attn: Beth Sullivan
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2008. Questions regarding the Week of Compassion Search may be directed to Dr. Todd Adams, Associate General Minister and Vice President at tadams@ogmp.disciples.org.
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and candidates of color are encouraged to apply. The Office of the General Minister and President will utilize the Executive Search Model as outlined and adopted by the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).