Director of Missions – Central New York Baptist Association

About The Central New York Baptist Association

The CNYBA is an association of churches affiliated with the Baptist Convention of New York and the Southern Baptist Convention. Within the association, each church remains autonomous – independent and self-governing. Affiliated churches exist within the following New York Counties: Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Hamilton, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Saratoga, Schoharie, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne.

About the Role

The Director of Missions carries out the day-to-day work of the association’s mission. Provides leadership, inspiration, and direction for daily administration, property management and other general matters of the Association.

Responsibilities

• Work with appropriate CNYBA members to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the Association’s strategies and ministries in accordance with the stated purpose of the Association.
• Convene the teams of the Association for regular meetings and serve as an ex-officio member.
• Lead and coordinate in the development of the Associational Calendar.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of assigned volunteers and paid staff of the Association.
• Serve as a liaison between the Association, the Baptist Convention of New York, the Southern Baptist Convention agencies, and entities of common faith.
• Maintain and manage CNYBA assets.
• Regularly communicate about associational goals and activities.
• Assist Local Churches by fostering collaboration among churches, recruiting pastors and pulpit supply, advising how to secure funding, materials, and trainings, visiting affiliated churches, and connecting with pastors for consultation and counsel.

Qualifications

• Ordination from a Baptist Church
• Bachelor’s degree, theological degree preferred
• 10+ years of church ministry experience
• Participation in the Southern Baptist Convention

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of Southern Baptist polity
• Ability to provide consultation and counsel
• Assessing needs and offering appropriate solutions
• Ability to organize and communicate

Travel Expectations

• Drive within the Central New York Baptist Association territory
• Attend in-person meetings to represent the CNYBA
• Meet pastors and visit churches in-person