Director of Thrive providing leadership and direction for the Thrive initiative supporting churches in Canada and the US. Ensuring strategic planning, resource development, and staffing are effectively managed.
Responsibilities
Provide overall direction and leadership for Thrive, ensuring that strategic planning, programming, resource development, and goal achievement are effectively carried out.
Cultivate Thrive’s identity by serving as the primary steward of the mission, vision, and core postures. Embody and articulate the core postures with staff and external stakeholders.
Supervise and nurture Thrive staff to develop strong, healthy teams, and administer Human Resources policies and procedures such as hiring, employee development, and annual performance reviews.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and structure, with an explicit commitment to diversity.
Ensure synodical mandates related to Thrive are regularly reviewed and considered in all programming and budgetary decisions.
Ensure that the joint ministry agreements between the Canadian & US organizations are developed to satisfy legal requirements and ministry priorities.
Collaborate with the finance department to provide leadership over the Thrive budgeting process, including short and long-range financial planning and approval of expenditures.
Oversee the marketing and communications of Thrive.
Publicly represent and report on the work of Thrive at synod, classis meetings, local churches, and other forums as needed.
Develop and maintain effective partnerships to further the work of Thrive, engage in fundraising, and work with other agencies and ministry leaders to ensure effective collaboration.
Ensure that policies and procedures are in place for the smooth functioning of Thrive.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Professing membership in a Christian Reformed congregation and agreement with the doctrine of the church signified by signing a covenant statement.
Ordination, or willingness to become ordained, as a Minister of the Word or Commissioned Pastor in the Christian Reformed Church, is preferred.
Demonstrated excellence in strategic communication and vision casting, with the ability to articulate and advance organizational mission and goals.
Proven expertise in collaborative leadership, including building teams through effective delegation of authority and responsibility.
Proven competence in organizational development and effective leadership of growth initiatives.
Strong ability to manage leaders across diverse functional areas, with strengths in mentoring and empowering staff to achieve excellence in their roles.
Competence in budgeting, fiscal management, and ensuring long-term financial health.
Proven ability to work effectively with a senior leadership team and with governance bodies.
A Bachelor’s degree and preferably a postgraduate degree in an area related to Christian mission or organizational leadership.
Significant experience working in a management/leadership position is required.
Significant experience working with congregations, pastors, and ministry leaders preferred.
Advanced Knowledge of the CRCNA, its ministries, and its administrative structure is required.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements
Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
Competitive benefits and retirement plan
Professional Development Opportunities
Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world
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