Mobilizer: Western

Department: Mobilization

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States

Reporting To: VP of Mobilization and Ministry Expansion

TLI is looking for a Mobilizer for the Western U.S.
The ideal candidate is a networker and detail oriented problem-solver who loves the global church and meets the character qualifications of a deacon. This position allows the team members to work remotely. Remote staff must be willing to travel in for staff meetings 10-12 days/year.
You must develop your own personal support network.

• Have an abiding faith in Jesus Christ
• Meet the character qualifications of a local church deacon (1 Tim. 3:8-13)
• Maintain whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Confessional Statement
• A deep understanding of and passion for sharing the vision and strategy of TLI
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or commensurate job experience
• Strong networking skills
• Have a love for the local church and a passion to train leaders who will plant and pastor healthy local churches
• Ability to establish and maintain diverse relationships and communicate cross-culturally
• Pastoral or other previous ministry experience is desirable

• Aid the Executive Director in the promotion and implementation of TLI's vision to provide theological training where it is needed
• Help implement a mobilization process that includes identifying strategic opportunities, and developing a pathway to partnership with TLI
• Engage with churches, church networks, seminaries, and conferences to identify and mobilize volunteers, staff, and global partners to join the team at TLI.
• Develop potential partnerships with churches, schools, and organizations to create new opportunities for theological education.
• Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission
• Travel abroad occasionally. The purposes for trips include:
  Meeting with local leaders to foster the further development of their colleges and seminaries; annual staff meeting in Minneapolis; teaching modular courses (optional, and depends on qualifications).