The Mission Center President will serve as the chief administrative, pastoral, and expansion leader for the church within the mission center. This role is entrusted with the care and direction of the mission center’s 22 congregations. The Mission Center President focuses on strengthening existing congregations and supporting their growth while also nurturing small groups and new expressions of mission.

Position Description

Open until Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Employer

Pacific Southwest International Mission Center

Remote Eligibility

Yes. Must reside within the Pacific Southwest International Mission Center.

Required Language(s)

English

Other Desired Language(s)

Spanish

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience Required/Desired

Master’s degree from a seminary preferred.

Immediate Supervisor

Field Support Minister 

Employment Status

40+ hours/week

Summary of Position

Chief administrative, pastoral, and expansion officer of the church within the mission center. Entrusted with the care and direction of the mission center’s 22 congregations. Focuses on strengthening existing congregations and helping them grow while supporting small groups and new expressions of mission.

Essential Functions

1. Facilitates participatory planning and the establishment of mission center priorities aligned with mission and strategic opportunities which birth, nurture, and multiply communities of disciples and seekers engaged in spiritual formation, community-building, and Jesus-inspired ministry and action
2. Supports new expressions of mission in community that relate to changing contexts
3. Supervises mission center staff, coordinates team building, and effective deployment of staff
4. Oversees the administration of World Church policies and procedures
5. Supports pastors and key mission center leaders, providing opportunities for continued nurture and development. Insures alignment with Community of Christ IMMB (identity, mission, message and beliefs)
6. Aligns mission center support ministries with congregational needs & opportunities

Required Competencies/Skills

1. Relates well with others
2. Ability to balance priorities
3. Integrity and trust
4. Motivating others
5. Organizing
6. Action-oriented
7. Conflict management
8. Leadership skills
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
10. Pastoral Care presence
11. Social Media and Technology skills

Desired Competencies/Skills

Spanish speaking skills

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes

Other Duties

Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Ministerial Status

Yes

Overtime Status

Exempt

Application Instructions

Complete a World Church Minister Application and submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources Ministries.