Global Ministry Development DIR, GLOBAL MINISTRY DELIVERY

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.


The Director, Global Ministry Delivery position exists to oversee all aspects of developing and maintaining global ministry-building initiatives, primarily within the priorities of ministry partnerships, content and program delivery, and infrastructure.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains a global network of ministry partnerships with like-minded organizations around the world to further the reach and impact of Focus on the Family

Equips ministry partners with Focus on the Family resources and leads the contextualization of those resources to maximize effectiveness in unique cultures

Ensures that ministry partnerships relationships are clearly and legally established, that FOTF intellectual property is maintained, and that partnerships align with FOTF orthodoxy standards

Leads in the development and maintenance of international media content (audio, visual and text) in English and foreign languages, for existing, traditional, international media channels as well as for new international emerging technologies; Oversees the filtering and adaptation of content created and produced worldwide, while supporting each of Focus on the Family’s Associate Offices and Ministry Partners to have the most effective lineup of culturally and linguistically suitable media products possible

Is responsible for researching, repurposing, excerpting, and reformatting materials from Focus’ archives for creating new international content that is culturally suitable for existing traditional international media channels and preparing content for new, international emerging technology channels

Oversees all aspects of content developed by Focus on the Family’s Associate Offices and Ministry Partners ensuring that any content created in the name of “Focus on the Family” meets Focus’ qualitative standards and is produced within the bounds of Focus’ orthodoxy

As new content is created and developed at Focus U.S., is responsible for working across the ministry, representing the best interests of Focus on the Family’s International Associate Offices and Ministry Partners seeking to maximize the global cultural suitability and technical “deployability” of all content created

Develops and maintains a global and multilingual network of freelance writers, producers, translators, voicing talent, production companies, lip-sync studios, software, and technology tools, etc. to meet all of Focus content creation needs. Acts as the primary liaison between Focus’ content creation departments and this network of freelancers

Oversees the development and maintenance of comprehensive systems for the storage of content metadata so that all information regarding international content can be efficiently stored and quickly retrieved both by those at Focus US as well as those at Focus’s Associate Offices and Ministry Partners working to ensure compatibility with Focus’ Intellectual Property systems and Digital Storage and Distribution systems

Works closely with the Content Working Group to ensure that any new international content created can be deployed and exploited across as many channels as possible

Oversees the outflow of program schedules, program components, voice tracks, program summaries, program transcripts, etc. to Focus on the Family’s Associate Offices and Ministry Partners

In cooperation with Focus’ Legal Department, ensures that intellectual property rights are secured and maintained for all content created in the name of “Focus on the Family”

Oversees multiple, and concurrent, strategic projects, ensuring that deliverables are achieved on time and on budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and creativity

Manages costs, budgets, and expenditures for all aspects of Global Ministry Support

Prepares regular progress and status reports as well as other reports as requested and required by Senior Management

Represents the Global Ministry Development division of Focus on the Family at various media events and trade shows, both in the US and abroad

Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:
Directs a staff of 5 to 8 employees

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Office environment
Regular travel (including international)
This role may require occasional travel including nights and weekends

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children