Job Title: President & CEO

Location: Marion, Indiana, USA

Reports to: Board of Directors

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Opportunity Overview: 

World Gospel Mission (WGM), a global, interdenominational mission-sending agency headquartered in Marion, Indiana, invites a President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead WGM into its next chapter of kingdom impact. Rooted in a Wesleyan-Arminian theological heritage and driven by a vision to transform communities for Christ through wholistic ministry, WGM invites an experienced, spiritually-grounded, and visionary leader to guide a committed team of missionaries, staff, and global partners.

The Mission of WGM:

WGM engages Christlike disciples to transform the world.  

WGM Core Values:

1. Passionate Prayer
2. Personal Holiness
3. Stewardship with Accountability
4. Wholistic Transformation

Main Responsibilities:

Spiritual & Visionary Leadership

• Model a vibrant relationship with Christ and cultivate a culture of prayer, holiness, and grace.
• Cast compelling, strategic vision in alignment with WGM’s mission and emerging realities of global missions.
• Foster a spiritually vibrant, emotionally healthy, and prayer-saturated organizational environment.

Organizational Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the execution and development of strategic initiatives.
• Ensure operational continuity during significant leadership transitions, including upcoming retirements.
• Oversee a decentralized, field-oriented approach to missions with global awareness and missional innovation.

Board Relations & Governance

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors; support board development and policy implementation.
• Ensure organizational compliance, effectiveness, and strategic alignment with Board directives.

Team Development & Empowerment

• Lead, mentor, and empower a collaborative Executive Team; promote shared decision-making and healthy accountability.
• Strengthen internal communication, bridge HQ-field relationships, and promote generational trust-building.

Global Partnerships & Representation

• Represent WGM to churches, donors, global partners, and peer organizations.
• Cultivate a network of relationships across the global Christian community for resource-sharing and collaboration.

Fundraising & Financial Stewardship

• Lead fundraising strategy and donor cultivation; maintain organizational sustainability and explore innovative financial models.
• Maintain budgetary oversight and ensure responsible fiscal practices across the organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Spiritual and Missional Alignment

• Deep personal faith in Jesus Christ with a lifestyle of scriptural holiness.
• Theologically aligned with WGM’s Wesleyan-Arminian convictions.
• Committed to the Great Commission and disciple-making as a personal and organizational priority.

Leadership Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership experience in a complex, international or faith-based nonprofit.
• Skilled in organizational change management, with sensitivity to emotional and operational dynamics.
• Visionary and strategic thinker, capable of leading bold initiatives while honoring legacy and continuity.

Field and Cultural Intelligence

• Strong cross-cultural competence and credibility with missionaries and global ministry partners.
• Experience living, working, or leading in international or cross-cultural ministry settings.
• Missional intelligence grounded in awareness of global trends and emerging strategies in missions.

Relational and Communication Strengths

• Relational leader who builds trust across geographical and generational divides.
• Strong communicator and public representative of WGM’s mission and values.
• Transparent and engaging communicator during times of transition or change.

Operational and Financial Acumen

• Demonstrated competence in financial management, sustainability strategies, and innovative resource development.
• Willingness to challenge outdated financial models and lead toward long-term fiscal health.

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Theology, Missiology, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Significant experience (preferably 10+ years) in Christian missions or international ministry leadership.
• Active membership in a local church aligned with WGM’s faith and mission.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.

Preferred Competencies:

• Experience with decentralization, team-based ministry, and leadership succession.
• Familiarity with emerging mission trends (e.g., marketplace ministry, Business as Mission, micro-church movements).
• Experience leading through organizational restructuring or strategic reorientation.

To Apply: 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and articulated spiritual journey (not more than 500 words after reviewing our Statement of Faith) to:
[email protected]

Application deadline: July 18, 2025
All applications will be held in strict confidence.