Job Overview

Do you love helping people discover God's will and leading in their lives? Do you see potential in others before they see it in themselves? Are you energized by helping churches, students, and leaders discover how they can take part in the Great Commission?

If so, you may be called to serve as ABWE's next Lead Mobilizer—a relational, kingdom-minded leader who helps others find their place in God's global story.

About the Role

As the Lead Mobilizer, you'll be on the front lines of mission engagement, building bridges between passionate people and opportunities to serve across ABWE's global family of ministries. You'll travel, speak, connect, and guide believers, pastors, and students to step out in faith and follow God's leading.

You'll also help shape and execute our mobilization and recruitment strategies, ensuring that ABWE continues to send and support workers who are equipped, encouraged, and aligned with our vision to fulfill the Great Commission.

What You'll Do

• Engage personally with potential missionaries and invite them to consider serving through ABWE
• Build strong relationships with churches, pastors, and college leaders who share a heart for global missions
• Represent ABWE at conferences, schools, and ministry events through speaking and personal connection
• Guide individuals through the process of discerning their calling and connecting with the right ministry team
• Partner with internal departments to align recruitment, marketing, and social media efforts

Who You Are

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a heart for the Great Commission
• A gifted communicator confident in both personal conversations and public speaking
• Energized by building relationships and inspiring others to take bold steps of faith
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to thrive both independently and collaboratively
• Experienced in ministry or missions, ideally with cross-cultural exposure

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies, Intercultural Studies, or a related field strongly preferred. Previous ministry or pastoral experience preferred.

The Practical Details

• Travel frequently across the U.S. (and occasionally internationally)
• Must meet all background and clearance requirements
• Must be an active member of a like-minded local church
• Full alignment with ABWE's mission, vision, and Statement of Faith

Why ABWE

For nearly 100 years, ABWE has been equipping and sending missionaries to share the hope of Christ and make disciples among the nations. We're not just an organization; we're a global family of ministries united by a shared passion to see the gospel transform lives and communities around the world.

If you long to help others discover their calling and join God's redemptive work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in helping people live out their Great Commission purpose.

Job Description

Mission/Vision: Fulfilling the Great Commission by multiplying leaders, churches, and missions movements among every people.

Job Summary/Primary Role: The Lead Mobilizer actively engages people as they explore their role in the Great Commission and connects them with opportunities within ABWE's Global Family of Ministries. This forward-facing position serves and builds relationships with individuals, churches, schools, and organizations to help them realize their vision for mission engagement. Working collaboratively within a mission-focused team, the Lead Mobilizer helps to execute recruitment strategies aligned with ABWE's vision, while serving as a passionate advocate for global missions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Engaging with leads and inviting them to consider applying to ABWE.
• Traveling to initiate and develop relationships with colleges, and their key stakeholders, for consistent partnership, and presence on college campuses.
• Building and strengthening relationships with pastors and church leaders, providing resources and encouragement to support their role in sending missionaries.
• Representing ABWE's Global Family of Ministries by engaging in public speaking at churches, conferences, colleges, and other events to generate leads and contacts.
• Maintaining an understanding of all ministry opportunities throughout the organization to effectively connect candidates with the right teams and initiatives.
• Guiding potential missionaries through the discernment process, connecting them with the mobilization team to explore next steps.
• Assisting in the execution of missionary recruitment strategies aligned with ABWE's vision and values.
• Assisting in collaboration with other departments to ensure cohesive marketing strategies, social media presence, and promotional efforts.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

Qualifications: Ability to pass background check and all necessary clearances as mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies, Intercultural Studies, or related field strongly preferred.

Minimum Prior Experience Required: Relevant supervised ministry experience required. Previously acquired cross-cultural experience highly preferred. Previous pastoral ministry preferred, with the ability to effectively preach/teach in churches.

Travel: Ability to travel extensively within the United States; occasional international travel may be necessary.

Necessary Attributes:

• Joy-filled personal faith rooted in Jesus Christ and a heart to serve.
• Highly relational with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work alone or in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Takes initiative, self-disciplined, energetic, and deadline oriented.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presentations.

Christian Life: ABWE is a Christian organization, and it is necessary that employees possess and maintain a lifestyle that is above reproach. Employees are encouraged to participate in staff events including corporate and departmental prayer times and staff meetings and lunches.

All ABWE employees must:

• Be a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and able to articulate a personal testimony of salvation.
• Be walking in Christ-like obedience to Biblical standards in ways that evidence a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ, particularly as outlined in ABWE's Christian Code of Conduct.
• Be a current and active member and/or regular attendee of a like-minded local church that aligns doctrinally with ABWE.
• Be able to fully support ABWE's mission, vision, core values, Statement of Faith, and ministry philosophy.
• Be able to follow all guidelines set forth in the ABWE IHQ Staff Handbook.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations, including extended periods of time sitting at a desk. The work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand, and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a moderate to high noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.