Ministry Director

Use your gifts in strategic planning and ministry expansion in direct furtherance of the Kingdom of God alongside our national partners in Africa!

Are you an encouraging networker, with gifts in strategic planning and ministry expansion? Would you like to use these talents every day, in direct furtherance of the Kingdom of God? Talk to us about Christian work alongside our national partners in Africa!

Please note: This position is a supported/sponsored missionary role (not a direct hire opportunity), so the approved candidate would need to develop a team of partners to provide financially for their full salary and benefits. We provide training, resources and coaching to help missionaries reach these financial support goals. To learn more about raising support, please see our FAQs.

Our International Regional Ministry team is looking for a missionary to serve as a Ministry Director taking the responsibility for the development, quality, and impact of TWR's ministry in southern Africa. This individual will act as the primary link between the TWR East and Southern Africa Regional Office, National Partners and other partnerships functioning in the designated ministry area.

• Commitment to Jesus Christ evidenced by a personal relationship
• Excitement about being involved in full time missions and willingness to develop a team of prayer and financial partners
• Strong people and communication skills, including public speaking
• Carry out management responsibilities in a manner that models a servant leadership style
• Lead, motivate and encourage cross cultural teams
• Plan, organize and manage resources toward strategic ministry outcomes
• Work independently, managing priorities for optimal use of resources

• Manage relationships with TWR National Partners and other media partners, ensuring quality of ministry and documentation of ministry impact
• Develop new partnerships in the designated ministry area
• Explore media platform opportunities: FM stations and networks, start ups, and digital initiatives in corroboration with regional development plans
• Maintain flow of information with programs/projects to enable financial resource mobilization and accountability
• Contribute to the understanding and practice of partnership with indigenous missions/international missions and Non Governmental Organizations through regular visits, speaking, teaching, and writing
• Participate in TWR Africa strategy planning and implementation

• Knowledge, skill, and mental acumen equivalent to the completion of a Master's degree with courses in missions, leadership, cross cultural communication, and relevant history and world religions
• Experience in cross cultural ministry and leadership development
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and fluency in at least two major trade languages of Africa, including English
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, sometimes at short notice or for extended periods of time