Principle Function: The Director of Missions (DOM) is responsible to the churches of the Wilson County Baptist Association (WCBA) for the overall day-to-day operations of the WCBA; working/serving with pastors, staff, and volunteers in strengthening and fulfilling the ministry of the association; developing, implementing, overseeing, and maintaining a comprehensive ministry through Wilson County, TN.

· The DOM will follow the guidelines outlined in the WCBA By-laws and Constitution.

· The DOM will agree to support the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

· The DOM will report to the Executive Board of the WCBA.

Employment of DOM:

· The DOM will be employed by the WCBA upon the recommendation of the DOM Search Committee and approved vote by the Executive Board.

Education/Experience:

· The DOM shall have a minimum of three years pastoral experience.

· The DOM shall have a seminary degree.

Qualifications:

· The DOM must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ and demonstrate spiritual maturity and model an authentic relationship with the Lord.

· The DOM will enthusiastically embrace the vision, mission, and values of WCBA.

· The DOM must possess strong verbal communication, written communication, and public speaking skills with a proven track record of success in administration, evangelism, discipleship, and leadership.

· The DOM must support and care for the needs of his family. His wife should be supportive of the ministry of the association and support him as much as possible.

· The DOM will become a member of a Wilson County Baptist Association church.

· It is recommended that the DOM live in Wilson County.

Primary Responsibilities of the Director of Missions:

· Administrative

o Work in cooperation with the Executive Board of the WCBA in fulfilling the mission of the association

o Develop and implement a strategic plan for the WCBA

o Lead in planning and coordination of WCBA calendar

o Communicate associational calendar with churches

o Submit written reports of activities to the Executive Board at each regular meeting and to the Annual Associational Meeting

o Maintain an online portal of meeting minutes and associational information

o Work with the Finance Committee overseeing the financial aspects of the WCBA

o Develop partnerships with organizations that will assist churches in fulfilling their ministries (i.e., technology, legal information, financial aspects of church life)

o Maintain a list of supply pastors

o Supervise the work of associational employees (i.e., ministry assistant, interns, BCM director)

· Developmental

o Aid/Assist WCBA churches in all phases of work as requested, time permits, and wisdom dictates

o Provide training to WCBA churches in accomplishing their mission (i.e., Sunday School, discipleship, missions education, deacon ministry)

o Guide the WCBA in developing and implementing a ministry of reaching all demographics of people in Wilson County

o Connect local churches with state and national resources

o Create and maintain a resource library for churches (i.e., Bible studies, discipleship resources, commentaries)

· Relational

o Serve as a resource person to WCBA churches

o Build and promote relationships among pastors, staff members, and volunteers

o Create and maintain a spirit of unity and harmony among the WCBA churches, recognizing that each church is an autonomous body

o Attend the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Southern Baptist Convention, and other denominational activities as time and resources allow

o Visit WCBA churches on a regular basis

o Assimilate new pastors and staff members into the WCBA

o Work with the Baptist Collegiate Minister (BCM) Director to reach students on the Cumberland University campus

o Provide spiritual guidance and direction for pastors and staff members as needed and/or requested

o Cooperate with surrounding associations in fulfilling the Great Commission

o Pray for churches on a regular basis

· Evangelistic/Church Health and Growth

o Evaluate the effectiveness of the WCBA in fulfilling the Great Commission

o Guide the WCBA in developing and implementing a strategic plan for reaching the lost in Wilson County

o Plan, coordinate, and implement mission/outreach endeavors for the WCBA (i.e., Wilson County Fair)

o Work with the Missions Committee and WCBA churches to promote and facilitate the start of new work and new churches into the WCBA

o Serve as an advisor for churches during times of transition and/or difficulty

o Partner with churches during revitalization

o Model evangelism and seek to share the gospel on a regular basis

o Guide churches in assessing church health and help create a strategy for improvement

· Publicity

o Promote WCBA, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, and Southern Baptist Convention efforts and ministries within WCBA churches

o Create WCBA community board for churches to share information of upcoming events, church history, church needs, etc.

o Develop relationships with business owners and community leaders and seek to work with them

o Promote the work of the WCBA in the community

· Additional Responsibilities

· Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Board of the WCBA that are in harmony with the mission and purpose of the WCBA

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