Global Outreach Director/Pastor

The Director of Global Outreach is responsible for development of the Global Outreach (GO) Department at Water of Life Community Church (WOL). This role is pivotal in shaping outreach/mission teams, fostering ministry partnerships, and orchestrating special events in alignment with biblical principles and Water of Life’s philosophy of ministry. The position supports the Global Outreach Leadership (GOAL) team, ensures the success of overseas outreach, and fulfills general pastoral responsibilities.

Implement the vision, goals and strategic direction of GO. Meet with GOAL Team on a monthly basis to set objectives and address ministry needs.

Provide pastoral care and oversight to GO staff, lay leaders and volunteers. Provide overall support for the GOAL Team. Facilitate the recruitment, training, and support of Team Leaders who disciple their team members. Meet with and be available to Team Leaders for the purpose of spiritual growth, successful ministry, interpersonal issues within teams and other concerns that may arise. Evaluate outreach team experience and outcomes with Team Leaders to assess areas of growth and enhance ministry impact and team experience.

Oversight of all WOL short-term outreach teams (i.e. planning, preparation, financial management, execution, post-trip evaluation, etc.). Collaborate with various WOL ministries to organize and send ministry-specific outreach teams (i.e. youth teams, young adults, etc.). Manage departmental fundraising efforts and ensure financial stewardship.

Maintain and evaluate international ministry partnerships. Evaluate new partnerships and opportunities for GO. Oversee the support and care of long-term missionaries supported by WOL, including evaluation of support requests. Engage with WOL missionaries during their visits to the local area. Support the Missionary Care teams.