United Methodist Church
The Minnesota Annual Conference is currently recruiting for the position of Dire
United Methodist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
The Minnesota Annual Conference is currently recruiting for the position of Director of Racial Equity and Justice.
Director of Racial Equity and JusticeThe Minnesota Conference of The United Methodist Church is excited to announce a search for a Director of Racial Equity and Justice. This position serves as the goal champion and lead facilitator in advancing the commitment of the Minnesota Conference of The United Methodist Church towards racial equity, justice initiatives, and reconciliation. Working collaboratively with the Bishop, the Appointive Cabinet, and other mission-critical teams, this position stewards the work of ABIDE (Accessibility, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) in a way that ensures clergy and congregations are growing in their anti-racist discipleship and cross-cultural competencies, that BIPOC clergy have a system of mutual support, and that conference staff and ministry teams are regularly evaluating their systems and practices for equity and justice. The Director of Racial Equity and Justice will be rooted in Jesus, grounded in Wesleyan theology, committed to inclusion of all persons, and engaged in the work of justice and reconciliation.Essential Functions:Lead the Office of Racial Equity and Justice for the Minnesota Conference in a way that aims to REACH (Resource. Equip. Align. Connect. Herald.) in all related ministries.Cultivate opportunities for BIPOC leaders and affinity spaces which foster trust-filled relationships for mutual encouragement and support.Build spaces and opportunities for all congregations, leaders, and conference staff to foster relationships that advance trust and a spirit of mutuality, embracing that all are created in the image of God, with a goal of all persons doing the hard and holy work of ABIDE.Equip new and existing congregations to identify and wrestle with their biases and practices from a biblically and theologically informed perspective.Develop and implement accountability structures for leaders and congregations to dismantle internalized, interpersonal, institutional and structural racism.Collaborate with conference leaders to develop discipleship strategies and assessment markers, understanding that discipleship includes antiracism.Resource and collaborate with conference superintendents in preparing congregations for and supporting clergy in cross-racial and cross-cultural appointments.Provide resourcing to the Annual Conference Sessions Team in the planning and design of the annual conference session so that it embodies our commitments towards diversity and full inclusion of all persons.Serve as conference staff representative to Minnesota Commission on Religion and Race (MNCORR), Commission on Native American Ministry (CONAM), and Church and Society Ministry team.Create and maintain clear and transparent processes in all related ministries that are congruent with the current mission, vision, and values of the Minnesota Conference.Support efforts to integrate conference racial justice initiatives, promote the full inclusion of all people, and create a culture where all voices and ideas are welcomed in all related ministries.To apply, please visit:
Application Link . The deadline for receiving applications is
December 12, 2024.GCFA is working with the Minnesota Conference to recruit for this position. If you know of someone who might be interested, please have them email their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at
jobs@gcfa.org .If you have any questions about the open position, please contact Cianta Hogan, Human Resources Manager at 615-369-2357.The Minnesota Conference is an equal opportunity employer.
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Director of Racial Equity and JusticeThe Minnesota Conference of The United Methodist Church is excited to announce a search for a Director of Racial Equity and Justice. This position serves as the goal champion and lead facilitator in advancing the commitment of the Minnesota Conference of The United Methodist Church towards racial equity, justice initiatives, and reconciliation. Working collaboratively with the Bishop, the Appointive Cabinet, and other mission-critical teams, this position stewards the work of ABIDE (Accessibility, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) in a way that ensures clergy and congregations are growing in their anti-racist discipleship and cross-cultural competencies, that BIPOC clergy have a system of mutual support, and that conference staff and ministry teams are regularly evaluating their systems and practices for equity and justice. The Director of Racial Equity and Justice will be rooted in Jesus, grounded in Wesleyan theology, committed to inclusion of all persons, and engaged in the work of justice and reconciliation.Essential Functions:Lead the Office of Racial Equity and Justice for the Minnesota Conference in a way that aims to REACH (Resource. Equip. Align. Connect. Herald.) in all related ministries.Cultivate opportunities for BIPOC leaders and affinity spaces which foster trust-filled relationships for mutual encouragement and support.Build spaces and opportunities for all congregations, leaders, and conference staff to foster relationships that advance trust and a spirit of mutuality, embracing that all are created in the image of God, with a goal of all persons doing the hard and holy work of ABIDE.Equip new and existing congregations to identify and wrestle with their biases and practices from a biblically and theologically informed perspective.Develop and implement accountability structures for leaders and congregations to dismantle internalized, interpersonal, institutional and structural racism.Collaborate with conference leaders to develop discipleship strategies and assessment markers, understanding that discipleship includes antiracism.Resource and collaborate with conference superintendents in preparing congregations for and supporting clergy in cross-racial and cross-cultural appointments.Provide resourcing to the Annual Conference Sessions Team in the planning and design of the annual conference session so that it embodies our commitments towards diversity and full inclusion of all persons.Serve as conference staff representative to Minnesota Commission on Religion and Race (MNCORR), Commission on Native American Ministry (CONAM), and Church and Society Ministry team.Create and maintain clear and transparent processes in all related ministries that are congruent with the current mission, vision, and values of the Minnesota Conference.Support efforts to integrate conference racial justice initiatives, promote the full inclusion of all people, and create a culture where all voices and ideas are welcomed in all related ministries.To apply, please visit:
Application Link . The deadline for receiving applications is
December 12, 2024.GCFA is working with the Minnesota Conference to recruit for this position. If you know of someone who might be interested, please have them email their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at
jobs@gcfa.org .If you have any questions about the open position, please contact Cianta Hogan, Human Resources Manager at 615-369-2357.The Minnesota Conference is an equal opportunity employer.
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