School of Ministry Director Job Anchorage area,Alaska USA,Education / Teaching

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.

We are seeking a School of Ministry Director who will build, lead, and cultivate this environment—guiding students not just through content, but through deep formation, Spirit-led leadership, and practical ministry experience to form students who deeply love Jesus and His church.

This is not a traditional teaching role. The Director will function as a facilitator, coach, and developer of people, helping students wrestle with truth, grow in calling, and step into leadership.

Vision, Mission, & Scope of School 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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Leadership & Development

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

2. Student Formation & Coaching

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

3. Ministry Placement Oversight

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

4. Evaluation & Progress Tracking

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

5. Culture Building

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

What You'll Facilitate (Not Create)

The Director will guide students through:

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

What You Will Create

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…