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Samaritan's Purse is looking for a Regional Director, Central Africa to serve with the Ministry of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) International. Join our outstanding team and help fulfill our mission of taking good news of great joy to children all around the world!
A day in the life of a Regional Director, Central Africa:
At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of Regional Director, Central Africa, you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
Provide leadership for all Regional Managers, Field Operations Coordinators, and International Field Representatives towards the successful implementation of the OCC project in Central Africa
Partner with the international logistics team to secure and maintain annual tax-free import status for each country and to execute the timely importation of ministry gifts and materials
Lead the year-round volunteer leadership development program - including the recruitment, selection, and development of volunteers on all layers of teams in Central Africa
Manage the regional budget and budgeting process
Implement secondary delivery sights throughout each country
Strategize, develop, and implement regional and national strategic plans to effectively steward ministry gifts and materials for the purpose of evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication
Oversee the management and growth of The Greatest Journey discipleship program in Central Africa
Ensure the effective training of ministry partners for the implementation of the Greatest Journey Discipleship program
Build profitable partnerships with the Samaritan's Purse Projects team, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and the affiliate offices within Central Africa
Support the arrangement of any special OCC trips in the region
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience:
Master's degree in a related field, and three to five years international living and cross-cultural ministry experience; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (strongly preferred); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire
Proven ability to train, coach and develop staff and/or volunteers in a cross-cultural environment
Proven ability to connect with and serve alongside National-level church and ministry leaders.
Proven success in a corporate environment, with budgets, deadlines and collaborative work.
Comprehensive knowledge to effectively train in one-on-one and group situations
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Job Location: Boone, NC
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English and French (required)
Travel Expectations: 80-100 days/annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary
Benefits:
On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
Paid Family Medical Leave
Term Life Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
10 paid holidays
12 vacation/personal days
10 sick days
Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith:
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.
We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.
We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:89; Titus 3:4-7.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16,17,18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.
We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.
We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.
We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.
We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.
We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order. Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5
