Replant Senior Consultant

JOB SUMMARY

This position is designed to expand the Replanting movement through strategic leadership and initiatives focused on Church renewal and replanting in collaboration with Associational and State Convention partners, particularly in rural settings.

MINISTERIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

·       Due to the ministerial nature and duties of this role a clear and compelling sense of God’s call to ministry leadership must be expressed and in evidence. Ephesians 4:1, 11-13; Acts 13:2; Ephesians 3:8.

·       The person filling this role must meet the biblical qualifications to serve in the Senior Pastor role as reflected in 1 Timothy 3:1-15 and Article 6 of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead the Annual Replant Rural Summit:
  Coordinate with the Rural Director as needed, ensuring the effective development and delivery of training content.
• Primary Contact for Rural Renewal Efforts:
  Serve as the main point of contact for the Rural Replant team on issues related to church replanting and revitalization in rural areas, referring matters to the Rural Director as appropriate.
• Strategy Development:
  Collaborate with the Director to review, aggregate, and compile leading strategies, models, and methods from Associations and Conventions aimed at renewing local churches. Build relationships and engage with key field practitioners involved in Church renewal in rural areas.
• Oversight of NAMB-Funded Residencies:
  Provide direction for Rural residencies funded by NAMB/Lilly Grant.
• Oversight of Podcasts:
• Direct and organize the Replant and Revitalize podcast and other podcasts as directed.
• Additional Replant Team Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to blog articles, training documents, and other materials supporting the Replant effort in rural areas as needed.
  • Attend and lead national Replant events, including the Replant Summit, AMS Lab, "Am I a Replanter?" Revive, and others as requested.
  • Participate in Replant Team calls as scheduled by the Associate Director of Replant.
  • undefinedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES·       Follow organization’s policies and applicable laws.·       Assign and direct work for self and team as you are self-directed and motivated to start and complete assignments promptly.·       Address complaints and resolve problems while maintaining confidentiality with sensitive data.·       Develop and implement strategy and tactics to meet expected results.·       Work as a team player, neither dominating nor hesitation. Relating well to people of all levels, ages, races, denominational affiliations, and genders.·       Plan and run effective meetings, fostering team unity and common goals.·       Practice servant leadership, giving praise, encouragement, and recognition when merited.·       Manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities and complex matrix organization demands.·       Adhere to budget limits and maintain high ethical standards of fiscal control. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE·       Sufficient education, skills, and experience to fulfill the job responsibilities outlined above. CHRISTIAN WALK ·       Evidence of a mature and growing Christian Walk characterized, by Paul, in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.·       Personal wisdom and sufficiency are grounded in Christ and the word of God, with a life submitted to God’s authority in all things.·       Models a daily soul-winning lifestyle.·       Can effectively lead others in prayer.·       Gives regularly and generously to the work of the church.·       Readily applies scripture to personal and professional situations.·       Can articulate Baptist theological understandings on a range of issues.·       Conducts ministry in keeping with the principles and spirit of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.  PERSONAL QUALITIES ·       Enjoys healthy, affirming relationships with spouse (if married), family, neighbors and friends. ·       Exhibits integrity in professional and personal life. ·       Modest in dress and deportment and makes a favorable first impression in both bearing and manner.·       Aware of personal strengths and shortcomings, potential, psychological needs, biases and prejudices, and actively solicits and benefits from constructive criticism.·       Personal finances are in order, with no oppressive burden of consumer debt.·       Is a member of a local Southern Baptist church and takes an active role as time permits.Demonstrates a high level of energy, with a bright, positive affec