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US Staff
Training Leaders International is a quickly-growing organization, responding to a growing need in the global church. We are looking for people who are passionate about strengthening pastors around the world, especially in places where sound theological training is lacking.
US Staff Employment Opportunities
In many places across the globe, evangelism is far outpacing discipleship. This leaves the church vulnerable to harmful and unbiblical teaching, thus stunting her growth and compromising her witness. TLI strengthens the church by employing a scalable model of theological training for those who have low or no access.
We seek staff across several disciplines to join our team. We desire humble, hard-working team members who are grounded in a love for Christ and his bride. Applicants must embrace The Gospel Coalition’s Confessional Statement, be resourceful, cross-culturally savvy, and passionate about theological education.
All positions require staff to develop their own support network. Reach out with questions, or apply below.
Director of Seminary Planting
Director of Seminary Planting
Full time
Overview
Training Leaders International exists to strengthen the church by sending teachers to train leaders. In order to advance our mission, we are seeking a Director of Seminary Planting. The Director will lead a cadre of U.S.-based scholars to help local denominations and church leaders around the world plant and establish pastoral training colleges and seminaries. The ideal candidate has a terminal degree in biblical studies or education, proven competency in leading a team, and possesses an entrepreneurial and persevering spirit. Candidates must excel in cross-cultural work, and have a deep commitment to and passion for the local church. This is a Minneapolis-based position and requires developing a personal support network.
Reports to: Vice President of Theological Education
Direct Reports: Instructors
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meets the character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim. 3:1-7)
- Love for the local church and a passion to train national leaders who will plant and pastor healthy local churches
- Ability to establish relationships and communicate cross-culturally
- Ability to lead a team of professional educators
- Ability to create and teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in accordance with a course description from a college or seminary
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Confessional Statement
- Whole-hearted agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- PhD, DMin, or equivalent in biblical studies or education
- Pastoral experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in pursuing the vision of TLI
- Travel overseas 2-4 times per year. The purposes for trips include:
- Developing and assessing potential new partnerships
- Assist local leaders as they establish new theological colleges and seminaries. This includes helping the leaders clarify their vision for pastoral training, helping them build the framework for a new school, and supporting the school to help it become self-sustaining.
- Meeting with local leaders to foster the further growth of their colleges and seminaries
- Teaching modular courses
- Assisting in the development of staff and volunteer instructors
- Lead a development process for TLI Instructors to continually improve as cross-cultural educators
- Build team values and skills that will enable the TLI Instructors to mentor volunteer teachers as they create their courses and prepare to teach cross-culturally
- Oversee the TLI Instructors as they take responsibility for the relationships and coordination of our school partners
- Oversee the fulfillment of teaching obligations with our school partners. This includes recruiting volunteer instructors
- Participate in the global theological education community through dialogue, coaching, writing, school and seminary visits, prayer, professional conferences, and other ways of giving and receiving help.
Travel Expectations
- 30–50 days per year for international travel
- 15–25 days per year for domestic travel to participate in events such as conferences, staff meetings, interviews, and recruiting
Compensation
- Compensation will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications and will be agreed upon hire. This is a fundraised position
- 403(b) Retirement investment options are available
- Generous vacation and personal days are provided
Director of Global Partner Ministry
Reports to: President of Training Leaders International
Full Time
Overview
TLI's Global Partner ministry helps provide stability to developing leader-training venues around the world. We do this by mobilizing and mentoring competent formal educators and non-formal trainers to strengthen existing or create new educational venues, to help train nationals, and to mentor national partners. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of cross-cultural missions and overseas living experience. He must also have a deep commitment to and experience in the local church. He must develop his own personal support network and be willing to live in Minneapolis. This role will include a transition from the current Global Partner Director before the full assumption of duties.
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim. 3:2-7)
- A whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- A minimum of 5 years of cross-cultural missions and overseas living experience
- Experience in theological training
- Team player and leader who is able to mediate decisions and conflicts
- Must have a high view of the local church and its central role in missions
- Masters level degree in theology, biblical studies, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in the promotion and implementation of TLI vision to support theological training where it is needed
- Lead in setting strategies for the Global Partner ministry
- Oversee the appointment, onboarding, and pre-field phases of new Global Partners
- Collaborate with appropriate TLI personnel to identify needs and opportunities for Global Partners in such ministries as schooling planting, school administration, teaching, and leadership training
- Lead department staff to develop and implement care strategies for Global Partners
- Participate in the quarterly reporting and video conferencing with all Global Partners
- Cooperate with local sending churches in the oversight and care of Global Partners
- Represent Global Partners department on the TLI Leadership Team
- Develop a plan for Global Partners field visits; be available to travel and take such visits
- Organize and facilitate visits by Global Partners to the TLI Minneapolis office
- Pursue personal development in the areas of missions and theological training (such as attending conferences, reading, etc.)
- Teach 1-2 courses per year at TLI training sites
- Promote and recruit for TLI Global Partners ministry
Travel Expectations
- Visit 2-3 Global Partner ministry contexts per year (can be combined with teaching trips)
- Spend 15-20 days a year domestic travel for fundraising, recruiting, interviews, and meetings
Compensation
- Compensation will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications and will be agreed upon hire. This is a fundraised position.
- 403(b) Retirement investment options are available
- Generous vacation and personal days are provided
Coordinator of Global Partner Care
Reports to: Director of Global Partner Ministry
Full Time
Overview
TLI's Global Partner ministry helps provide stability to developing leader-training venues around the world. We do this by mobilizing and mentoring competent formal educators and non-formal trainers to strengthen existing or create new educational venues, to help train nationals, and to mentor national partners. The ideal candidate has experience in cross-cultural ministry and theological training, as well as a deep commitment to and experience in the local church. You must develop your own personal support network and be willing to live in Minneapolis.
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim. 3:2-7)
- A whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- Pastoral and cross-cultural ministry experience
- Experience in cross-cultural theological training
- Team player and leader who is able to mediate decisions and conflicts
- Must have a high view of the local church and its central role in missions
- Masters degree in theology or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Aid the Global Partner Director in the implementation of the vision of TLI
- Work with Global Partner ministry to implement recruiting strategy of long-term applicants
- Assist in the preparation of Global Partner appointees for the field, including contributing to policy formulation and implementation
- Provide pastoral support of Global Partners in conjunction with the Global Partner staff
- Schedule and participate in quarterly video calls with Global Partners
- Seek ways to cultivate awareness of Global Partners among TLI office staff
- Visit Global Partners on the field
- Maintain relationships with the sending churches of our Global Partners
- Assist in other departmental tasks as needed
- Attend conferences related to evangelical cross-cultural missions
Travel Expectations
- 1-2 international, Global Partner visits per year. (Can be in conjunction with teaching trips)
- 10 days a domestic travel for conferences and meetings
Compensation
- Compensation will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications and will be agreed upon hire. This is a fundraised position
- 403(b) Retirement investment options are available
- Generous vacation and personal days are provided
Instructor of New Testament
In an effort to support pastoral training in the majority world, TLI is looking for qualified men to serve as Instructors at formal pastoral training institutions overseas. The position is based in Minneapolis, and requires you to take 4-5 international trips each year. The ideal candidate has a terminal degree in New Testament, a deep commitment to and experience in the local church, and proven competency in creating and teaching formal courses cross-culturally. While in the US, Instructors help coordinate the work with TLI partner colleges and seminaries as well as working on research and writing projects. Instructors must develop their own personal support network and be willing to live in Minneapolis.
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim. 3:1-7)
- Love for the local church and a passion to train national leaders who will plant and pastor healthy local churches
- Ability to create and teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in accordance with a course description from a college or seminary
- Ability to establish relationships and communicate cross-culturally
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Confessional Statement
- Whole-hearted agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- PhD or equivalent in New Testament
- Pastoral experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in implementing of the vision of TLI
- Travel overseas 4-5 times a year. Trips will include teaching modular courses, engaging students inside and outside the classroom, and meeting with the school leaders to aid in continuously improving the training programs. Trips will primarily be to formal training schools but may also include non-formal expository preaching courses.
- Closely mentor volunteer faculty as they create their courses and prepare to teach cross-culturally
- Take primary responsibility for the relationships and coordination with one of our formal school partners
- Assist in recruiting volunteer faculty. This may include traveling to seminaries and churches.
- Participate as a presenter as well as establishing and deepening relationships at conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural missions
- Engage in professional writing projects related to your area of specialization and the mission of TLI
- Perform research and writing projects for internal use at TLI
Travel Expectations
- 55-65 days a year for international travel to teach
- 10-12 days a year for domestic travel to participate in events such as conferences, meetings, and recruiting
Compensation
- Compensation will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications and will be agreed upon hire. This is a fundraised position
- 403(b) Retirement investment options are available
- Generous vacation and personal days are provided
International Trainer
TLI is looking for qualified men to serve as full-time trainers of pastors overseas. The position is based in the United States and requires you to take 4-5 international trips a year. The ideal candidates are either men with over 10 years of pastoral experience in the United States or missionaries who are returning to the US and looking for a new opportunity to serve the global church.While in the US you would work on writing and research projects for TLI. You must develop your own personal support network and be willing to live in Minneapolis.
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meet character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7)
- Ability to teach
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- Ability to relate to graduate level theological students
- Masters level degree in Theology
Responsibilities
- Aid the President in the implementation of the vision of TLI
- Promote and champion the vision of TLI
- Travel overseas 4-5 times a year to train pastors in modular course settings
- Closely mentor students and pastors for the purpose of teaching cross-culturally
- Travel to 1-2 seminaries a year to recruit students for teaching
- Establish relationships with seminaries and church leaders
- Perform research and writing projects for TLI
- Attend conferences related to evangelical scholarship and cross-cultural mission
- Contribute to journals and magazines related to biblical studies and mission
Travel Expectations
- 4-5 International trips a year
- 10-12 days a year domestic travel for conferences and meetings
Compensation
- Compensation will be agreed upon hire. This is a fundraised position.
Diaspora Trainer (Spanish Fluent)
Diaspora Trainer (Spanish Fluent)
Full time (40 hours per week)
Overview
TLI exists to strengthen churches worldwide by mobilizing humble teachers who equip healthy leaders within mutually encouraging relationships. This role would help lead a ministry to serve diaspora (immigrant and refugee) pastors and church leaders in the U.S. through a preaching workshop and mentorship program. There are significant numbers of diaspora churches in urban centers throughout the U.S. whose pastors would benefit from encouraging relationships and theological resources. We partner with local churches and ministries who share our vision to develop diaspora church leaders and work alongside them for the sake of the gospel in their communities and around the world.
You must develop your own personal support network.
Reports to: Diaspora Training Director
Based in: United States
Qualifications
- An abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meeting the character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7)
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- Experience teaching and ministering in cross-cultural contexts
- Masters level degree or higher in theology.
Responsibilities
- Aid TLI's president in promoting and implementing the organization's vision.
- Aid the Diaspora Training director in promoting and implementing the ministry's vision.
- Coordinate training at various sites, facilitating TLI's preaching workshops and coaching other volunteer facilitators.
- Develop partnerships with local churches to host preaching workshops and identify local volunteer facilitators.
- Identify diaspora pastors in communities where we're developing partnerships, introducing them to TLI's ministry and building relationships with them.
- Research immigrant populations and diaspora churches within your area of focus.
- Represent TLI in video meetings and in-person meetings or conferences within your area of focus.
Travel Expectations
- At least 1 international teaching trip per year with TLI.
- Approximately 40-50 days per year of domestic travel for teaching, fundraising, meetings, and conferences.
Diaspora Trainer
Diaspora Trainer
Full time (40 hours per week)
Overview
TLI exists to strengthen churches worldwide by mobilizing humble teachers who equip healthy leaders within mutually encouraging relationships. This role would help lead a ministry to serve diaspora (immigrant and refugee) pastors and church leaders in the U.S. through a preaching workshop and mentorship program. There are significant numbers of diaspora churches in urban centers throughout the U.S. whose pastors would benefit from encouraging relationships and theological resources. We partner with local churches and ministries who share our vision to develop diaspora church leaders and work alongside them for the sake of the gospel in their communities and around the world.
You must develop your own personal support network.
Reports to: Diaspora Training Director
Based in: United States
Qualifications
- An abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meeting the character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2–7)
- Whole-hearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- Experience teaching and ministering in cross-cultural contexts
- Masters level degree or higher in theology.
Responsibilities
- Aid TLI's president in promoting and implementing the organization's vision.
- Aid the Diaspora Training director in promoting and implementing the ministry's vision.
- Coordinate training at various sites, facilitating TLI's preaching workshops and coaching other volunteer teachers.
- Develop partnerships with local churches to host preaching workshops and identify local volunteer facilitators.
- Build relationships with diaspora church leaders, introducing them to TLI's ministry and inviting them to be workshop participants.
- Research immigrant populations and diaspora churches within your area of focus.
- Represent TLI in video meetings and in-person meetings or conferences within your area of focus.
Travel Expectations
- At least 1 international teaching trip per year with TLI.
- Approximately 40-50 days per year of domestic travel for teaching, fundraising, meetings, and conferences.
Curriculum Developer
Vision of TLI
TLI exists to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples through Jesus Christ
Reports to: Director of Curriculum Development
Duration: Full Time
Qualifications
- Abiding faith in Jesus Christ
- Meet the character qualifications of a local church elder (1 Tim 3:2-7)
- Wholehearted agreement with The Gospel Coalition Affirmation of Faith
- Agreement with the vision and strategy of TLI
- M.Div. (or higher) level of theological training
Responsibilities
- Help the Director Curriculum Development accomplish his role in the mission and vision of TLI.
- Work on a team of writers and researchers to write and refine TLI's curriculum.
- Devise ways that TLI curriculum can be best taught to oral learners.
- Edit, revise, and add to existing curriculum as determined by the Director of Curriculum Development.
- Teaching: Travel overseas 1-2 times to train pastors.
- You must develop your own personal support network and be willing to live in Minneapolis.
Travel Expectations
- 1-2 international trips
Compensation
- Compensation will be agreed upon hire. This is a fundraised position. TLI offers a competitive package, with salary and vacation.
