Speaker/Director

Position Description

Position Title: Speaker/Director Department: J101 Ministry

Location: Riverside, CA Wage Classification: Full-Time Exempt

Date Written: October 2026 Reports To: NAD VP for Media

Position Summary:

The Speaker/Director is responsible for the overall direction and leadership of the Jesus 101 Biblical Institute, a media ministry of the North American Division of SDA. The position is a composite of tasks, duties, and job functions performed by CEOs, Organization Presidents, and Executive Directors. Must have a Christ-centered biblical studies approach to Biblical hermeneutics and homiletics in accordance with the goals of the Jesus 101 Biblical Institute and its evangelistic objectives. The Speaker/Director is also the executive producer of all the media resources created by the ministry. Guided by the objectives of the ministry, the Speaker/Director provides the leadership and management necessary to ensure that the organization has the proper systems in place to grow the organization and achieve its evangelistic objectives.

Authority & Accountability :

The Speaker/Director is responsible for overseeing all visioning aspects of the ministry, while developing and setting goals and objectives for the ministry.

Essential Position Functions:

Responsible for supervision and guidance of Jesus 101

Executive Producer of all media resources for the ministry.

General fundraising and vision for acquiring funding for new projects.

Correspondence with constituents, donors, board members, and staff.

Provides administrative, fiscal, and financial oversight.

Provides leadership and management to the ministry in line with its mission and core values.

Ensures that the organization achieves its long- and short-term goals (income, profitability, cash flow, institutional goals and objectives).

Leads the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel, designed to accommodate the objectives of the organization.

Oversees creative programming and resource development.

Additional Responsibilities:

Spiritual direction and counseling for ministry team, ministry donors, and ministry constituents.

Provides vision and leadership for long-range planning to ensure the continuity and solvency of the organization.

Represents Jesus 101 on certain institutional committees (primarily NAD)

Is the “face” of the ministry.

Handles speaking engagements and assignments for the ministry.

Public relations focus.

Serves as a member on the following committees: Jesus 101 Executive Committee, Jesus 101 Corporate Board, Adventist Media Ministries Board of Trustees, and as a Jesus 101 corporate officer.

Specific Position Functions:

Speaking engagements using Jesus-centered biblical hermeneutical and homiletical methods.

Writing, speaking, and production for broadcast/telecast, social media, website, podcasts, etc.

Public speaking engagements, training ministers and leaders in Christ-centered hermeneutics.

Writing for creating new materials, resources, and content for Jesus 101 .

Writing for development, donor letters, promotional pieces, and advertising.

Hosting television and radio programming.

Hosting public relations, donor-related, or constituent events.

Strategic planning for Jesus 101’ s direction and upcoming projects.

Serve as field representative for the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Position Specifications:

Requirements:

Must be a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in good standing.

Must have a Christ-centered emphasis in the interpretation of the Bible.

Proficient in Biblical Studies, both Old Testament and New Testament.

Ordained or Commissioned minister of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Proficient and up-to-date knowledge of not-for-profit accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Knowledgeable of NAD policy as well as any other laws, regulations, and rules governing the employment of staff, work requirements, and employee relationships.

Knowledgeable with office computer equipment, general office software, and use of databases.

Proficient in the use of social media platforms.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Must be bilingual (fluent in both English and Spanish).

Abilities :

Demonstrate experience and skills in Christ-centered Biblical studies.

Demonstrate ability to manage, motivate, and supervise a staff team.

Effective problem-solving and mediation skills.

Demonstrate ability to work in a proactively diverse and inclusive organization.

Demonstrate ability to multitask and work in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting.

Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress, deadlines, and crisis situations.

Demonstrate ability to share skills and knowledge with others.

Necessary public speaking skills.

Recognize and be responsible to all of the organization’s significant “publics” (donors, viewers, Board members, Executive Committee members, NAD administrators, other Church leaders and employees).

Experience:

A minimum of five years of ministry-related experience, with a focus in media and evangelism.

Ordained or commissioned minister.

Education:

Completion of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university.

Completion of a master’s degree at an accredited college or university.

PhD or D. Min. preferred.

Interpersonal Relationships:

Ministry Manager and Ministry staff

Department Directors

AMM Support Services (Accounting, HR, IT, Payroll, Auditors, etc.)

Executive Board

North America Division Administration and Communication

Donors, Event Attendees, Constituents

Working Conditions:

General working conditions in an office

Moderate to high stress level resulting from deadlines

Travel flexibility and travel hazards

Remote frequency: absent from home and office often weekly, and for extended periods of time

Physical requirements: requires standing, walking, time at desk, reaching, climbing, and lifting (maximum of 50 lbs.)

Statistics:

Average of 38 regular hours per week

Will require variable hours and weekend work

Professional business attire