Director of Missions & Mobilization

JOB DESCRIPTION

| Director of Missions & Mobilization

POSITION DETAILS

Title:

Director of Missions & Mobilization Campus:

Broadview Heights, OH Direct Report:

Associate Pastor -

Equip Hours:

Full-time, 40+ hours

FLSA Classification:

Ministerial Exemption Level:

Ministry Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Missions and Mobilization provides strategic leadership that cultivates a culture of active ministry participation and mission engagement across Cuyahoga Valley Church ( CVC ). This role leads the Serve and Go steps of CVC s discipleship pathway, ensuring people are equipped, mobilized, and released into meaningful ministry locally and globally. Rather than functioning primarily as a ministry executor, this role designs systems, recruits & develops leaders, and establishes clear mobilization pathways that help individuals discover their gifts and live on mission as part of the body of Christ. Working collaboratively with ministry directors and staff, the Director of Missions and Mobilization strengthens volunteer engagement, builds leadership pipelines, and develops scalable structures that move people from attendance to active participation. As a result, serving and mission participation become normal, joyful, and expected expressions of discipleship at

CVC. RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve Mobilization (30%): Strengthens a churchwide culture and structure that calls, equips, and mobilizes people to serve faithfully-both by using their God-given gifts and by responding in obedient service as part of Christ s body. Collaborate with ministry directors to analyze volunteer needs and identify leadership opportunities across ministries. Develop and implement clear pathways that move individuals from attending to actively serving. Design systems that align individuals gifts, passions, and interests with ministry opportunities. Improve volunteer structures so ministries flourish without excessive dependence on staff execution. Advise and support ministry leaders in equipping and training volunteers for effective ministry. Establish leadership pipelines that raise up team leaders and apprentice leaders. Encourage a churchwide understanding of serving as a normal and joyful part of discipleship. Missions Mobilization (30%): Provides oversight, leadership, and coordination to engage the church in the mission of God locally and globally. Develop, organize, and oversee strategic pathways for congregational participation in local outreach and global missions. Oversee and coordinate the planning and execution of short-term mission teams, empowering volunteer leaders and partnering with trusted ministry organizations. Ensure processes and leaders are in place to equip and instruct participants spiritually and practically prior to mission engagement. Cultivate, support, and maintain strategic relationships with local, regional, and global mission partners through ongoing collaboration and periodic firsthand participation. Oversight of the Send Development Team in developing and managing the Missions and Mobilization budget, ensuring responsible stewardship and mission alignment. Develop and oversee implementation of a missions communication strategy, in collaboration with other ministries, to reinforce the biblical call to mission and the church s role in fulfilling it. Ensure mission opportunities are accessible, well-organized, and spiritually fruitful through effective leadership, systems, and volunteer mobilization. Volunteer Systems & Ministry Infrastructure (20%): Designs and maintains systems that support healthy, scalable volunteer engagement. Implement and manage tools that track volunteer engagement and ministry participation. Create streamlined processes for volunteer onboarding, placement, and follow-up. Support and consult with ministry directors to build sustainable volunteer structures. ?Establish, track, and report key mobilization metrics to church leadership, providing regular insight into volunteer engagement, participation trends, and the effectiveness of serving and mission pathways. Investigate barriers to participation and devise practical solutions. Maintain mobilization systems that are clear, efficient, & supportive of ministry leaders. Leadership & Culture Development (20%): Cultivates a staff and volunteer culture centered on equipping and shared ministry ownership. Encourage ministry leaders to organize ministries around volunteer ownership rather than staff activity. Advise leaders in identifying opportunities to delegate ministry responsibility to capable volunteers. Develop and strengthen volunteer leadership development pipelines. Coach and instruct ministry leaders in developing volunteers into ministry leaders. Reinforce the biblical vision of the church as a body in which every member contributes. Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the essential functions of the position.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor s degree required; formal training in theology, biblical studies, religious studies, or a related field is a plus. 2-5 years of experience in leading volunteer teams, missions initiatives, or mobilization and volunteer efforts in a large church context. Demonstrated ability to recruit, equip, and develop volunteer leaders. Experience organizing short-term mission opportunities or outreach initiatives preferred.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Adhere to and support the vision and philosophy of Cuyahoga Valley Church, including the Statement of Faith , Core Values, and Standards of Conduct. Demonstrate exemplary character, have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and align with the qualifications found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 . Strong relational leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple ministry departments. Excellent organizational and systems-thinking abilities. Strong communication and leadership development skills. Ability to identify barriers to participation and design effective solutions. Demonstrated passion for equipping others for ministry and mission. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel). Strong ability to leverage technical tools for the successful completion of the role. Complete membership classes and the membership process within the first six months of hire. Has a teachable spirit and servant s heart ( Philippians 2:1-11 ).

DIRECT REPORTS

Administrative Assistant - Send Send Development Team (volunteer advisory team) Ministry volunteer teams across departments (collaborative oversight) Short-term mission and local outreach teams (volunteers)

Note:

This role does not carry broad departmental supervisory authority but works collaboratively with ministry leaders to mobilize volunteers across the church.

TO APPLY

Apply directly using the CVC Job Application ; position type is "Pastor or Ministry Leadership"

ABOUT CVC

At Cuyahoga Valley Church, we re more than a place of worship. We re a vibrant, multi-generational community on mission to invite people to new life in Christ. CVC began in 1987, when Rick and Maryanne Duncan followed God s prompting to relocate to Northeast Ohio and start a new church with a heart for reaching people who might not otherwise walk through a church s doors. What started with a few families gathering in homes soon grew into a passionate community now serving over 1,700 people each Sunday. Our story is rooted in faith, growth, and leadership. From our Founding Pastor, Rick Duncan, to our current Lead Pastor, Joe Valenti, who has faithfully served CVC for over 20 years, we ve remained committed to biblical truth and gospel-centered living. We are affiliated with the Great Commission Baptists (SBC), connecting us to a global network of churches and mission organizations. Throughout its history, CVC has remained committed to helping people follow Jesus and become part of something bigger than themselves-seeing lives changed, families strengthened, and impact multiplied across communities and generations.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

The employment relationship is based on the mutual consent of the employee and Church. Accordingly, either the employee or the Church can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided by applicable state law.