School of Ministry Director

School of Ministry Director (Full-Time)

Alliance Christian Fellowship (ACF)

Position Overview ACF is launching a School of Ministry—a frontier training ground designed to form and send leaders for the unique spiritual landscape of Alaska.

Vision For it be in Alaska as it is in Heaven.

Mission We are a discipleship school—growing a generation of leaders who are:

• Formed in Christ
• Empowered by the Spirit
• Choosing risk over comfort for the sake of the Gospel in Alaska

Scope

• 2-year program
• Designed for part-time students (~25 hours/week commitment)
• Integrates classroom learning, ministry placement, and leadership formation

What We’re Building: The ACF School of Ministry exists to ensure every student leaves with:

• A deeper life with Jesus and His Church
• A solid theological foundation
• Meaningful academic progress through:
  • 30 hours of biblical and leadership coursework
  • Pathways toward:
    • Alliance Northwest (ANW) Licensing
    • Cross-denominational opportunities
    • Further theological education
  • Ministry formation that actively releases leaders into their calling

We partner with LEAD—a competency-based, flexible learning model designed for ministry leaders. This partnership provides:

• Self-paced, mentor-guided development
• Real-life ministry application over classroom theory
• Formation of both character and competency
• Ongoing training, development, and support for the Director from Lead

• Launch and lead ACF’s School of Ministry from the ground up
• Shape the student experience around formation, not just information
• Oversee integration of:
  • LEAD coursework
  • ACF distinctives classes
  • Ministry placements

• Facilitate weekly environments where students:
  • Process content
  • Wrestle with theology and calling
  • Grow in identity and leadership
• Lead through questions, not just answers
• Provide consistent 1:1 coaching and feedback conversations

• Collaborate with ACF staff to place students in ministry environments
• Ensure placements are developmental and aligned with calling and gifting
• Equip staff to coach and evaluate students effectively

• Partner with staff and ministry leaders to assess student growth in:
  • Leadership capacity
  • Character and spiritual formation
  • Team contribution
• Track academic and ministry progress through LEAD pathways
• Provide structured feedback and encouragement

• Create a culture marked by:
  • Hunger for Jesus
  • Risk-taking faith
  • Honest conversations
  • Growth through failure
• Model a life of prayer, dependence on the Spirit, and relational leadership

The Director will guide students through:

• LEAD curriculum (biblical and leadership development)
• Ministry placement experiences
• Leadership labs and feedback environments

While core teaching content is provided, the Director will design and build the environments where formation happens, including:

• ACF Distinctive Classes (culture, mission, leadership) contextualized to ACF’s vision and Alaska’s unique ministry landscape
• Spiritual formation rhythms (prayer, scripture, community) that are practiced, not just taught
• Ministry placement evaluations in partnership with ACF staff that are intentional, developmental, and aligned with each student’s calling
• Leadership labs and processing environments where students reflect, wrestle, and grow through real-time ministry experience
• Coaching and feedback systems that help students develop in leadership, team dynamics, and spiritual maturity

Note:

Teaching content is largely pre-developed. This role focuses on facilitation, formation, and coaching—but requires creating the environments and systems where transformation takes place.

• Strong theological foundation and understanding that aligns with Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination
• 5 years of experience in education, ministry leadership, or both
• Background in adult learning environments (formal or informal)
• 3-5 years of experience developing people (students, volunteers, or leaders)
• Open to candidates from diverse backgrounds including:
  • Educators and academic leaders
  • Ministry school or…