Director for Evangelical Mission/Assistant to the Bishop, Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPleasantville, Pennsylvania, United States • Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted October 17, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, serving 3 million members across more than 8,600 congregations. It provides worship, spiritual guidance, community outreach, and charitable programs, operating with a national office staffed by approximately 400 employees.
Job Description
The ELCA is seeking a Director for Evangelical Mission to revitalize and engage communities within the Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod. This role focuses on supporting the synod's mission through team development, leadership recruitment, and administrative oversight, representing the ELCA and sharing its mission to God. The position requires collaboration with various levels of leadership and a commitment to diverse communities.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience effectively leading an effort that helped bring people to faith.
- Rostered minister of word and sacrament preferred.
- Effective communicator in preaching, teaching, writing and evangelical outreach.
- Demonstrated ability working with leaders in agile, adaptive innovation and facilitating group processes.
- Proven effective time-management and administrative experience.
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- Demonstrated competency among communities of color.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to the culture of Northern Appalachia.
Benefits
- Employer paid health premiums
- Health and dependent care FSA's
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- 403b retirement plan
