Career Opportunities

The PLD Pastoral Training Instructor will encourage pastors and church leaders in Lusaka, Zambia, towards godliness in character and instruct them with a precise, yet practical, grasp of the truth of God’s Word.

Responsibilities

• Training pastors and lay-teachers by coaching them and strengthening their teaching abilities.
• Coordinate Pastor Resource Center (PRC) volunteers to maintain Christian pastoral resources, including books videos and other materials.
• Research, order and distribute curriculum materials needed within the APC program.
• Assess the educational needs of pastors and assist the coordinator in setting goals for their training and development.
• Aid in the planning of ongoing educational programs, and short-term/one-time educational events.
• Maintain an annual calendar of guest speakers and guest lecturers.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives that generate support for pastoral training.
• Prepare for and lead two leadership triad pastor groups.
• Make monthly visits to the churches of APC students.

Qualifications

• Seminary degree preferred, minimum equivalent of BA in Theology
• Ten years pastoral experience
• Good organizational skills
• Speaks clearly and persuasively, listens and seeks clarification
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills
• Minimum commitment of four years
• At least 18 years old
• A growing Christian
• Active in ministry in a local church
• Recommended by pastor and church
• Teachable
• Adaptable
• Able to accept difficult circumstances
• Good sense of humor
• Not easily discouraged
• Spiritually mature
• Able to accept various leadership styles
• Other items set forth by the Candidate Secretary’s office

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