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Training & Resources Facilitator

Mennonite Mission Network • Full-time • Remote (Elkhart, Indiana) • 1w ago

Job Details

Experienced

Elkhart, IN

Optional Work from Home

Full Time

Graduate Degree

$47,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year

Up to 25%

Day

Nonprofit - Religious

Description

Job Summary:

All Training & Resources facilitators will identify missional learning and growth needs in the global church community and the internal organization and assess best suited resources, such as connecting learners to an existing resource or designing, developing and/or implementing Mission Network programming. They will work to increase and support mission-oriented networking.

Area of Focus Summary: Church Planting Lead

This position is based on the Mennonite Church USA bylaws which notes that one way MC USA and MMN as its mission agency, join in God's activity in the world, is to develop and nurture missional Mennonite congregations of many cultures. MMN specifically provides vision, skills, and resources for cultivating and starting missional congregations, which fits within its call to lead, mobilize, and resource MC USA to participate in holistic witness to Jesus Christ. In collaboration with MC USA EB staff and area conference staff, the facilitator for church planting lead will encourage, resource, empower, connect with, promote and network church planting and new church initiatives in Mennonite Church USA. Develop new leaders. Manage projects and provide training and coaching. Effectively connect people and resources, strengthening conferences. Lead coordination of an annual athering.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Work with entire T&R team in meeting broader learning needs.
Build collaborative church planting movement with MC USA EB and conference staff.
Gather and analyze information from multiple sources to assess learning needs.
Collaborate internally and with other Anabaptist organizations to share and gather knowledge and resources.
Select the most effective media for learning (print, online, in-person, podcast, etc.).
Create and develop learning programs to address areas of need.
Collaborate with international staff and workers to support similar needs globally.
Conduct surveys and evaluations to gauge the effectiveness of programs.
Provide direct coaching or facilitate an outside coach to support continued learning and development of participants and the fulfilment of post-course projects.
Continually grow inclusive, anti-racially based curriculum options.
Ensure effective utilization of organization resources.
Responsible for tracking and reporting project expenses.
Work closely with the project coordinator to keep up-to-date and accurate records, and to provide Marketing and Communication with pertinent information as applicable.
Contribute to the continual learning of the Training and Resources Team.
Support MC USA and Mission Network goals and strategy.
Demonstrate commitment to Mission Network’s goals of anti-racist action and intercultural competence by embracing diversity in relationships, innovation and learning; contribute actively to developing and implementing anti-racism guidelines for the department; network enthusiastically and appropriately with racial-ethnic constituents and build positive intercultural relationships.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

Maintain up to date expertise in specific focus area and working knowledge of Anabaptist theology and mission practices.
Experience with church planting through a multicultural perspective.
Strong understanding of adult learning philosophy and ability to develop and implement learning strategies and programs.
Willing and able to accept feedback and continue to grow and learn.
Ability to effectively network, build and maintain relationships.
Coaching and consultation skills.
Strong project leadership skills.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to navigate learning platforms such as Moodle.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in theology, missiology, or related area of focus preferred or equivalent work/life experience.
Ability to speak Spanish, Indonesian or other language.
Familiarity with Mennonite Church USA denomination structure and the Ministerial Leadership Information process and requirements.

Travel Requirements:

Anticipated travel for engagements such as, but not limited to, speaking, trainings, conferences, and networking opportunities preferred; approximately 30-60 days per year, primarily domestic with potential for international.

Organizational Fit

Passion for and about God’s reconciling mission to the world.
Committed to Jesus Christ.
Embraces and lives the mission, vision and values of Mennonite Mission Network and helps to create an environment in which they flourish.
Willing to contribute to the strategic direction of Mennonite Mission Network as an organization in innovative, positive, and collaborative ways.
Committed to denominational and agency goals of anti-racist action. Has received anti-racism training within the past three years or is willing to participate in that training within one year of employment.

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