Strategist (Full-Time

Bethany Lutheran Church Mission Strategist Austin, TX·Full time Bethany Lutheran Church of Austin Texas seeks a Mission Strategist to work in Austin, Texas to assist our Pastor with Disciple-Making & Faith Formation, including foster a biblical culture of discipleship throughout the congregation; equip members for spiritual formation, evangelism, and missional living; develop and implement discipleship pathways, evangelism training, and learning cohorts; provide biblical teaching and training consistent with Lutheran doctrine; and encourage and resource contextual disciple-making expressions that extend ministry into everyday life.
Description Engage in Evangelism & Gospel Outreach, including mobilize members to engage in relational and community-based evangelism; support outreach initiatives that embody practices such as prayer, listening, hospitality, service, and testimony. Encourage emerging missional expressions that engage post-Christian communities; Facilitate Leadership Development & Ministry Training, including identify, mentor, and equip lay leaders for evangelism and mission; facilitate ministry training cohorts and peer-learning environments; provide coaching and ministry experiences that help leaders grow in confidence and calling; Responsible for Missional Partnerships & Collaboration, including strengthen partnerships with local, regional, and international mission organizations; collaborate with denominational and district leadership structures to support mission strategy, ministry training, and cross congregational initiatives; contribute to the development and coordination of training resources and mission programs that serve multiple congregations within a denominational or regional context; and represent the church in faith-based collaborations and community networks.
Develop and Implement Ministry Planning & Integration, including collaborate with pastoral and ministry staff to integrate mission and discipleship priorities across the life of the church; Support Mission Sustainability & Resource Development, including participate in donor engagement, grant collaboration, and resource development efforts related to outreach and mission initiatives; Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Leadership, Management, or related field.
Three (3) years of experience in Christian mission and ministry within post-Christian and cross-cultural contexts, including 3 years of experience in each of the following: equipping and mobilizing lay leaders for evangelism and discipleship; engaging communities where Christian faith is not culturally assumed; and engaging in Christian evangelism or ministry in resource-limited or global mission.
Three (3) years of experience in Christian mission and ministry within post-Christian and cross-cultural contexts, including 3 years of experience in each of the following: equipping and mobilizing lay leaders for evangelism and discipleship; engaging communities where Christian faith is not culturally assumed; and engaging in Christian evangelism or ministry in resource-limited or global mission.

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