Program Director, Exploration Team – New Ministries

The Program Director leads the Exploration Team within the Innovation Unit to develop and implement new, non-congregational, lay-led ministries, with a goal of creating 100 new ministries by January 31, 2031. This hybrid, Chicago-based role involves overseeing ministry development, testing innovative models, managing grant programs, and collaborating with various churchwide teams to support emerging initiatives. The position requires strong leadership, adaptability, and experience in launching new programs or communities.