Director of Missions/Associational Mission Strategist

About the role

The Director of Missions (DOM) provides leadership and guidance to the Calhoun Baptist Association (CBA) in the roles of primary missionary, administrative leader, equipper to CBA staff and churches, encourager of churches and pastors, and promoter of Southern Baptist doctrine, entities, and programs.

Expectations and Qualifications

• Called of God into Gospel ministry and into associational DOM ministry.
• Unquestioned Christian character and deep spiritual commitment; example of Christian discipleship and mature judgment.
• Cooperative spirit that encourages cooperation among CBA churches.
• Adherence to The Baptist Faith and Message 2000; no affiliation with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship; alignment with Southern Baptist beliefs and the Southern Baptist Convention and its entities.
• Experience or educational qualifications to effectively carry out DOM duties; pastoral experience preferred.
• Strong experience in personal evangelism; effective preacher who rightly handles Scripture and points people to Jesus Christ.
• Qualifications of a pastor/elder as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1–9, 11.
• Member in good standing with a local church in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention; upon moving to the field, place membership in a CBA church.

General Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator over CBA staff and all CBA ministries.
• Be employed by the Executive Committee per the Calhoun Baptist Association Constitution, Article X; accountable to the Executive Council through the Personnel Team.
• Meet with the Executive Council at least twice yearly to report, assess, and discuss association work.
• Meet monthly with the CBA Advisory Team to provide reports, discuss needs/plans, make recommendations, seek input, and plan strategy.
• Work closely with the CBA Treasurer to ensure budget execution; assist staff and leaders in planning budget requests; submit an annual budget request.
• Supervise CBA staff and ministry leaders by providing direction, development, and resources; oversee production of reports and publications.

Ministerial Responsibilities

• Serve as primary missionary and encourager to the CBA; work with the Executive Council and Advisory Team to communicate the association’s mission and encourage church cooperation.
• Promote ministries of the Alabama Baptist State Convention and Southern Baptist Convention to association churches.
• Maintain close working relationships with state/national conventions and entities; advocate denominational doctrine and objectives to CBA churches.
• Encourage missions ventures and partnerships with ALSBOM, NAMB, and IMB by sponsoring mission trips and supplying information/resources to churches.
• Promote the Cooperative Program and state/national SBC offerings within the association (e.g., Myers-Mallory State Missions Offering, Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Global Hunger Relief Offering).
• Assist declining congregations in revitalization efforts; encourage development of new ministries; develop and sustain friendly relations with other denominational groups in the association’s footprint.
• Be sympathetic with community groups seeking the betterment of the association’s area.
• Serve as primary equipper to CBA staff/officers, committees, pastors, and church leaders; serve as ex officio member of the Executive Council, Advisory Team, and other committees.
• Encourage elected officers and leaders; provide resources and training; promote additional training from ALSBOM and SBC entities.
• Become acquainted with every pastor in the association; visit each pastor and church regularly to encourage and strengthen relationships; be available to preach when invited.
• Respond to churches’ calls for assistance while recognizing each church’s autonomy.
• Lead and promote regular fellowship among full-time and bivocational pastors and their families; promote harmony and cooperative endeavors in prayer, ministry, missions, evangelism, discipleship, stewardship, and fellowship.

Policies and Procedures

• Revivals and Pulpit Supply:
  • Outside the Association — May serve in two revivals per association year if not interfering with associational responsibilities.
  • Inside the Association — May serve in unlimited revivals/evangelistic rallies per year if not interfering with associational responsibilities.
  • Interim Pastorate — Not allowed to serve as interim pastor; may assist church search committees and maintain a network of interim pastor recommendations.
  • Pulpit Supply — May provide supply preaching within the Association, but no more than two consecutive Sundays per church.
• Denominational Meetings, Conferences, and Mission Trips:
  • Expected to attend all denominational meetings supporting the DOM’s role, including the annual Alabama Baptist State Convention and Southern Baptist Convention (unless providentially hindered).
  • May attend conferences or seminars to better equip leadership; may participate in association-led or other mission/vision trips if within allotted time away.
  • No more than two consecutive weeks away from the association field without permission from the Personnel Committee of the Advisory Team.