Director of Lewis Center for Church Leadership, Full-Time, Wesleyan: Washington, DC
The Director of Lewis Center for Church Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary is responsible for bringing the mission and vision to life:
Mission: The Lewis Center provides the knowledge and skills for clergy and laity to achieve the church’s mission creatively and faithfully in a fast-changing world.
Vision: The Lewis Center equips clergy and laity to lead with excellence.
Because of the critical need for leadership in the church, the Director is the primary face of the Lewis Center to its various external constituencies working with the President to build relationships with external partners (i.e., denominational leaders, pastors, key lay leaders, non-profit leaders, foundations, funders, etc.) and internal partners at the seminary. And so, the Director needs to bring national prominence in the field of church leadership and have strong ecumenical and Pan-Methodist connections. As an Administrative Faculty member, possess a terminal degree and/or equivalent standing as a recognized thought-leader who understands the challenges and opportunities of congregational life.
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The Director works with the Center staff and the Seminary Admissions Office to recruit students for Lewis Center programs. The Director is responsible for securing and managing program and project grants and works with the President and the Development Office to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift donors.
Qualifications
The following skills and abilities are essential for a successful candidate:
– Has excellent written and oral communication skills
– Stays informed of current church and secular leadership trends
– Creatively develops church resources and presentations
– Is able to keep multiple initiatives moving forward simultaneously
– Is responsive to customer needs related to current and new products and resources
– Is skilled at cultivating writers and podcast guests
Send a letter of interest and a list of three references to crobinson@wesleyseminary.edu