Vice President, International Ministries

About the role

Vice President, International Ministries leads the development and implementation of a vision and strategy for international ministry initiatives aligned with Joni and Friends' mission and values. They work closely with the COO and executive team to integrate international strategies into overall ministry priorities and initiatives, driving alignment between international ministry and other ministry departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a vision and the in-country and regional strategy for international ministry initiatives aligned with Joni and Friends’ mission and values

• Work closely with the COO and executive team to integrate international strategies into overall ministry priorities and initiatives

• Drives alignment between international ministry and other ministry departments, promoting shared goals, resource optimization, and consistent ministry delivery

• Leads the development of ministry infrastructure for international programs and services, implementing standardized processes that enable enduring ministry impact across regions

• Guide and manage the growth of Joni and Friends international partnership programs

• Identify emerging opportunities and innovative approaches to disability ministry in diverse cultural contexts

• Leads initiatives to integrate technology and innovative practices into program management, enhancing transparency, tracking, and sustainability

• Champion innovative approaches to frameworks that enhance cultural understanding and maximize ministry impact across all international locations

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with churches, NGOs, and disability advocacy organizations worldwide to expand ministry reach

• Serve as a spokesperson for Joni and Friends’ international efforts at conferences, media engagements, and global forums

• Collaborate with development teams to cultivate donor relationships and secure funding for international projects

• Ensure compelling communication of international ministry impact through reports, media, and storytelling initiatives

• Leverage data and reporting systems to assess strategic impact and guide refinements that strengthen ministry effectiveness

• Ensure compliance and adherence to domestic and international laws, ethical standards, and ministry policies, mitigating risks across international operations

• Develop and manage international ministry budgets, ensuring financial stewardship and alignment with ministry priorities

• Lead and manage direct reports providing guidance, training, and timely support

• Schedule regular 1:1s with direct reports to review projects, goals, expectations, and overall performance

• Continuously develop the skills and knowledge of direct reports to enhance their capabilities and identify skills gaps, working with staff to close the gaps

• Work with staff to create, track, and complete their goals

• Conduct performance evaluations and foster a positive and collaborative work environment

• Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree, or above preferred

• A working knowledge of and experience with Christian ministry and mission

• Proven ministry leadership, public speaking or teaching experience

• Self-starter, able to manage multiple projects with varied deadlines with excellence

• Positive interpersonal communication/networking skills and effective writing abilities

• Ability to travel local, national and internationally as needed

• Valid passport and driver’s license are required

• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Experience in leading projects, guiding teams through challenges, and making critical decisions is crucial

• Good interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to effectively organize and prioritize a wide range of daily tasks with varied deadlines are necessary

• Must be detail oriented, committed to accuracy, a team player and self-starter who is flexible and able to work independently

• Must have a strong sense of confidentiality

• Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and the Internet

• Experience in Christian ministry and specifically alignment with Joni and Friends biblical perspective on disability, is highly desirable

Pay

$145,000 - $160,000 per year

Schedule

This is a hybrid position working in the Agoura Hills office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Wednesday and Friday are remote workdays.

Employee Ministry Engagement

Joni and Friends is a Christ-centered community. Therefore, we expect every employee at Joni and Friends to excel in their walk with Christ and in their specific employment role in our Christian community. We purposely create a gospel-centered environment and offer leadership and development training to help employees perform their work with integrity and excellence, serving in our Christian community at Joni and Friends to fulfill our religious ministry: to share the gospel and serve people living with disabilities.