“Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God.”
1 Peter 5:2
The Director of Ministry is the founding visionary of The Field's Edge, carrying the theological DNA, missional relationships, and pastoral presence that make TFE distinct. This role is not operational; it is the conscience, the preacher, and the relational anchor of the organization. Reports to the Executive Director.
Pastoral availability is structural to this role. Some of the most faithful work in this position happens without advance notice: staying after Bible study for the conversation the Lord opened, driving a neighbor to the hospital, responding to a crisis in the village. These are not interruptions to the job description. They are the job description. The board measures faithfulness here by presence and pastoral fruit over time, not by meetings attended or hours logged.
Ministry Presence
- Lead weekly Bible study in the Village with neighbors Weekly
- Pastoral visits to neighbors; maintain relationships with residents and alumni Ongoing
- Serve as primary preacher and teacher at Village worship gatherings As scheduled
- Review housing applications and provide pastoral input on neighbor intake As needed
- Review weekly Neighbor Care report; personally follow up on any flagged situations Weekly
- Provide deep pastoral care in complex situations: crises, end-of-life, reintegration As needed
- Mentor missional residents and emerging church leaders Ongoing
- Serve as pastoral mentor and founding advisor to the Executive Director Ongoing
Theological & Cultural Leadership
- Lead weekly staff devotion; Sam may occasionally give it as well Weekly
- Own and steward TFE's theological framework Ongoing
- Review Missional Program design and Neighbor Covenant language for theological integrity Ongoing
- Write theological essays, op-eds, and long-form content for public audiences, donors, and the church Ongoing
- Provide theological and cultural review in hiring and corrections; ED leads, Director of Ministry ensures fit As needed
Donor & Church Relationships
- Steward founding and major donor relationships through visits, calls, and written updates 2+ per month
- Build and deepen local church relationships: pulpit exchanges, speaking invitations, mission partnerships Monthly
- Support ED's cultivation of major gifts: relational continuity and founding perspective As needed
- Provide quarterly board report on ministry health, neighbor stories, and spiritual climate Quarterly
External Mission & Advocacy
- Maintain healthcare coordination partnership with TTUHSC Ongoing
- Represent TFE in civic and nonprofit coalitions addressing homelessness in Midland Ongoing
- Carry TFE's story into Midland's business community: lunch-and-learns, workplace presentations Monthly
- Pursue speaking invitations: conferences, churches, civic forums; TFE's primary external storyteller Ongoing
- Co-represent TFE publicly alongside the Executive Director; JM as founding and theological voice As scheduled
- Contribute to TFE's media presence through on-camera storytelling and video content As needed
- Author or review grant narratives: ensuring TFE's theological framework is represented As needed
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Village Bible studies per year
52
Weekly staff devotions per year
24+
Donor visits or calls per year
4
Quarterly ministry health reports to board
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Speaking & storytelling; pace set as role matures
Not in scope
Financial oversight, HR, facilities, vendor contracts, payroll, board operational reporting, or day-to-day staff management. Those responsibilities rest with the Executive Director.
Compensation
$100,000 / year
Reports to
Executive Director
