General Information

Job Title:

Area Director

Job Description:

Area Director – Jackson, MS

Christian Medical & Dental Associations, the world’s largest faith-based organization of healthcare professionals, is seeking a full-time Area Director in Jackson, MS. The successful candidate will work in and through the healthcare community of Jackson and primarily minister to local healthcare professionals, residents, and medical and dental students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Minister to the spiritual, professional and personal needs of healthcare professionals, residents and students.
  • Disciple healthcare students and professionals through one on one and/or small group meetings that center on personal, spiritual and professional growth.
  • Actively encourage healthcare professionals to pursue their career in a holistic and missional mindset regardless of whether it is in academia, private practice, public service, local, national or foreign missions.
  • Work to grow a unity of vision and partnership with ministry leaders in Jackson: church leaders, mission leaders, para-church ministry leaders.
  • Coordinate with the Jackson Council on funding development for personal support and the support of CMDA Jackson ministries with training and resources provided by CMDA.
  • Expand financial giving for the ministry.
  • Communicate with and reach out to ministry supporters on a regular basis.
  • Organize regular meetings with the council and ensure the ongoing continuation of an active council.
  • Plan, oversee and organize various projects and events to fulfill our mission in multiplying disciples. Such events can include an evangelistic banquet, a weekend training seminar, or a local mission outreach.
  • Attend the national CMDA Staff Connections Conference each year

Position Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Profession & testimony of Christian faith and exemplary Christian witness.
  • Proven ministry experience.
  • Exceptional people skills as well as written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to take leadership of a task, to be a “self-starter”, to be flexible, to be organized, to be able to move forward with vision, to be humble, and to be able and willing to endure.
  • A master’s level, or higher, theological degree is preferred.

Application Deadline

04/30/2025

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Christian Medical & Dental Associations

Contact Name & Contact Info

(423) 844-1000
genevieve.plum@cmda.org

Industry

Non-Profit/Ministry

Denomination

Not Applicable

City, State

Jackson, MS

Description of Organization

CMDA educates, encourages, and equips Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God. 

Christian healthcare professionals glorify God by following Christ, serving with excellence and compassion, caring for all people, and advancing Biblical principles impacting healthcare within the Church and throughout the world. 

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