Director Of Financial Discipleship

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Financial Discipleship will champion biblical stewardship, serve churches and pastors, encourage generosity, and promote MB Foundation and the services we provide to pastors, churches and ministries throughout the MB family. This position will office out of Hillsboro, KS.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify and develop materials and communication platforms to champion financial discipleship & generosity across our MB family.
• Tell the MBF story and champion stewardship by seeking to preach/teach or share in an MB church & other denominational settings.
• Seek to expand our impact and influence across generations in this vital discipleship arena.
• Oversee the Leadership Generation Fund, including review of applications, award approval, the award process, and build connections with grant recipients and ministries with which they serve.
• Oversee the THRIVE initiative to encourage church health.
• Strategically build, nurture, and maintain long-term relationships among pastors and churches, expanding the influence and partnerships of MB Foundation throughout the MB denomination.
• Grow, nurture, and expand a Giving Meaning to Money culture throughout our family of churches.
• Work in concert with the MBF team to increase participation in all programs and services.
• Challenge and resource our MBF team to grow in financial discipleship and help ensure that MBF programs and services stay true to biblical stewardship ideals and principles.
• This position reports directly to the CEO.
 

REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Graduate level degree preferred.
• A heart for the church and demonstrated leadership in the local church or other MB ministry.
• Experience with creating, preparing and delivering materials, and presentations.
• Lead by example through sowing faithfully and regularly, continuing to grow personally as a generous steward.
• A self-starter with sound judgement and good decision-making skills, who is a problem solver yet action-oriented and results-focused.
• Must have excellent problem-solving & organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects collaboratively.
• Should have strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize conflicting needs while handling matters expeditiously, proactively, and following through on projects to a successful completion.
• Willingness to work extra hours when needed to complete assignments, which at times could require work before or after office hours or on the weekends.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and always maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel helpful.
• A Christian faith commitment and loyalty to the mission of and ministries supported by the United States Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. Must be able to affirm the USMB Confession of Faith and have a growing commitment to Biblical stewardship.