Associational Mission Strategist

Associational Mission Strategist

Position: Full-Time Associational Mission Strategist (AMS)
Organization: Trinity Baptist Association
Location: Trumann, Arkansas (Poinsett County)

Position Overview

Trinity Baptist Association is seeking a spiritually mature, mission-minded leader to serve as its next Associational Mission Strategist (AMS).

The Associational Mission Strategist provides leadership and support to the churches and pastors of the association, helping strengthen relationships, encourage cooperation, and advance the work of missions and evangelism throughout the association.

This position has three primary areas of responsibility:

Mission Strategy: Provide vision and leadership for cooperative missions, evangelism, and ministry efforts among associational churches.
Church and Pastoral Ministry: Encourage, support, and minister to local churches, pastors, church staff, and associational leaders.
Association Administration: Oversee the general administration, business affairs, and daily operations of the association.
The AMS is accountable to the Missions Committee and Executive Board of Trinity Baptist Association.

Primary Responsibilities

Church and Pastoral Support

Build and strengthen relationships among the churches of the association.
Provide encouragement, assistance, and ministry support to pastors and other church staff members.
Work alongside local churches to address ministry needs, challenges, and opportunities.
Maintain regular contact with associational churches through annual visits and additional ministry involvement as needed.
Assist churches during times of crisis and participate in special services, ceremonies, and other church activities.
Support associational organizations, committees, and ministry leaders.
Missions and Evangelism

Provide leadership and direction for associational missions and evangelism efforts.
Encourage cooperation and partnership among churches in fulfilling the Great Commission.
Identify opportunities for ministry, outreach, and mission engagement.
Maintain relationships with state and national Baptist conventions and other external ministry partners.
Administration and Leadership

Oversee the association office, business operations, and office staff.
Maintain a regular office schedule in coordination with office personnel.
Communicate office closures and schedule changes in advance whenever possible.
Provide general leadership and administrative oversight for the association.
Qualifications and Expectations

The ideal candidate will:

Be a born-again Christian who demonstrates a clear commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the authority of Scripture.
Affirm the doctrinal convictions expressed in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
Possess a working knowledge of Southern Baptist programs, resources, ministries, and polity.
Have demonstrated leadership experience in a Southern Baptist church or denominational ministry setting.
Demonstrate spiritual maturity, a commitment to biblical leadership, and a passion for missions and evangelism.
Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership abilities.
Have a vision and enthusiasm for strengthening local churches and encouraging cooperation among Baptist congregations.
Have the support of his family and an understanding of the demands of ministry.
A college degree and seminary education are preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation and benefits package will be determined by the association's annual budget and will include:

Salary based on the approved association budget.
Medical insurance.
Annuity benefits.
Housing allowance.
Two weeks of paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service, up to four weeks.
Two weeks annually for revivals, speaking engagements, and other ministry opportunities.
Ten paid sick/personal days annually.
Up to three months of continued salary in the event of a qualifying, medically documented temporary disability, subject to association policy.
Opportunities to attend conferences and conventions related to associational ministry.
The position includes a regular office schedule, with one additional weekday away from the office each week, besides Saturday, reserved for personal and family needs.

Accountability and Employment

The Associational Mission Strategist will work under the accountability of the Missions Committee and Executive Board of Trinity Baptist Association.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume to:

Trinity Baptist Association
Contact: Mrs. Regina Brooks
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 30310 Hatchie Coon Rd., Trumann, AR 72472

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We invite qualified candidates who have a heart for the local church, a passion for missions, and a desire to strengthen and encourage Southern Baptist congregations to prayerfully consider this opportunity.