Job Description

President & CEO | World Gospel Mission
Location: Marion, Indiana, USA
Reports to: Board of Directors
Status: Full-Time | 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

Core 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:
Pressearch@wgm.org
www.WGM.org

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

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