Resilient Communities Center - World Mission

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Navigator Associates shall serve The Navigators and fulfill the responsibilities listed below in the spirit of The Navigators calling, values and purpose: To advance the Gospel of Jesus and His kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost.

This position serves the World Missions Ministry of The Navigators by fulfilling The Navigators calling through life-to-life discipleship so that the gospel of Jesus and His kingdom is advanced.

As a member of the Resilient Communities Center, part of Discipling for Development, the Navigator Associate provides mentoring and training among Atlanta’s global leaders to support human flourishing in all areas of life as God intends.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

● Follows ministry of partner development principles to maintain full funding.

● Demonstrates willingness for ongoing commitment to learning and self-development.

● Possesses good interpersonal skills for building relationships in ministry and with co-laborers.

● Ability to support and contribute within a team dynamic.

● Ability to complete tasks promptly and remotely.

● Organization of tasks.

● Detail oriented.

● Project management.

● Functional knowledge and experience with computer and mobile internet platforms.

● Understands the practices and principles of transformational development.

● Appreciates the ongoing role of empowerment and spiritual formation in oneself and in community leaders.

● Practices resilience building and relational nurturing in community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Direct Ministry [40%]

● Ascertain what God is doing in the local community: Activities may include but are not limited to: personal and corporate prayer and fasting; interacting with local believers and other workers; researching secondary sources.

● Develop trust relationships and networks of friendship in the context of the local community: Activities may include but are not limited to: visiting people in their homes, places of work; attending weddings, funerals, graduations, holiday parties, religious celebrations, sporting & cultural events; participating in sports, local excursions, outdoor activities such as picnics, hiking; meeting with community leaders.

● Live an integrated life in the local community: Activities may include but are not limited to: partnering with a local church, serving alongside a local Christian ministry or agency, facilitating support groups, teaching third-culture children, studying urban farming and practices.

● Minister directly to those who show interest in spiritual formation: Activities may include but are not limited to: participating in spiritual formation and discussions, interacting over life issues, exploring personal questions, sharing life experiences, engaging through Bible storytelling, praying together, reading and discussing books.

● Develop a community of grace and truth: Activities may include but are not limited to: planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating community lessons; provide in-home hospitality; build community through sharing meals and life experiences, engaging in prayer and fasting, reading and storytelling Scripture.

● Provide specialized services: Activities may include but are not limited to: teaching and training in specific skills such as trauma-supportive care and movement; mentoring; developing communication strategies and contextualized materials; serving according to gifting and strengths to meet a unique need.

Leadership [30%]

● Equip emerging local leaders: Activities may include but are not limited to: training, mentoring, coaching via in-person and digital interactions, community discussions and large group workshops; networking and serving with partner agencies.

● Serve on local team(s): Activities may include but are not limited to: dialoging on issues, plans and ministry strategy; serving out of gifting and strengths; attending and contributing to conferences and training events both in country and abroad.

● Lead local team(s): Activities may include but are not limited to: mentoring and coaching co-laborers; planning, organizing, leading and evaluating the local ministry activities; connecting with Navigator leaders within the World Wide Partnership; serving other ministries according to gifting.

Ministry of Partner Development [5%]

● Develop ministry of partner development under the principle of shepherding a community to support and invest in the ministry as stated above.

● Communicate with ministry partners through emailed newsletters, text messages, church visits and year-end reports.

Personal Development [20%]

● Participate in annual Job Description and Plan and Progress Review (PPR).

● Create and execute a plan for personal and ministry development.

● Participate in development events as appropriate.

● Engage in 20-week learning community designed to further your ministry effectiveness.

● Receive mentoring from veteran Nav Staff or other believers.

Additional Responsibilities [5%]

● Ongoing activities to uphold ministry role and maintain legal presence in country

● Participate in annual processes, such as the organizational Plan and Progress Review (PPR), Engagement Survey, Reaffirmation of the Navigators Code of Conduct, Calling-Core Values-Vision, Statement of Faith, Driver’s Authorization, and other releases as required.

● Other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor. The Navigators reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as appropriate.

CORE COMPETENCIES

● Walking with God – knowing, loving and becoming like Jesus. Know how to be nourished through the word, prayer, and the promises of God. (See Core Values 1 & 4)

● Living among the Lost – competently and fruitfully advancing the gospel, winsomely engaged, embracing people where they are, able to verbalize and live the gospel. (See Core Values 3, 6, 7 & 8)

● Knowing and Living from the Scriptures – Open, know, apply the Word of God, as truth and sufficiency for all of life. (See Core Values 2 & 5)

● Reproducing Generations - intention, mindset, lifestyle, helps people help others right where they are, life-on-life. (See Core Values 6 & 8 and center of Calling Statement)

● Engaging in Community - love people deeply, high relational IQ, help people flourish, cultivating lifelong serving communities, missionally engage and serve in the Body of Christ. (See Core Values 6, 7, 8, & 9)

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

● Profess salvation in Christ and have assurance of salvation.

● Maintain a vital, personal relationship with God.

● Embrace and live out The Navigators Calling, Core Values, Vision, and Statement of Faith.

● Model personal ministry and exercise of gifts.

● Demonstrate Biblical principles and values in your family, with others, and with staff.

● Act in the best interests of The Navigators in public and private life.

● Be a team player.

● Be led by, and sensitive to, the Holy Spirit.

● Heart for ministry, and spiritual development and knowledge sufficient to lead others.

● Demonstrate ability to raise approved budget.

The Navigators is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Navigators does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.