Wesley Biblical Center Coordinator

Wesley Biblical Seminary is seeking a high-capacity individual to serve part time as Coordinator for the “Wesley Biblical Center,” (WBC) an expanded effort to create non-degree and continuing-education courses to serve pastors and churches funded in part by a five-year grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Working under the Academic Dean, the Coordinator will implement the grant plan for the WBC. The Coordinator will assess the needs of pastors and work with faculty and other content creators to develop new synchronous and asynchronous courses aligned to market opportunities in Bible, theology, and practical ministry skills. A special emphasis will be placed on creating cohort experiences that assist pastors in developing relationships with one another as well as acquiring new skills and knowledge. The coordinator will recommend technology platforms and work with designers to ensure high quality delivery of instructional content and will recommend pricing strategies and marketing efforts to recruit participants.

Qualities desired for this position include:

• familiarity with theological and practical ministry education and the contextual needs of pastors
• knowledge of educational methods and technologies
• business marketing acumen
• strong interpersonal skills including ability to work with subject matter experts
• initiative and goal-directed self-organization.

Qualifications include:

• bachelor’s degree and five years’ professional work experience, or master’s degree and at least two years’ professional work experience
• experience in Christian higher education and/or pastoral ministry or a related field will be preferred

The seminary is a Christian organization with a commitment to develop trusted leaders for faithful churches. Thus, candidates should demonstrate a vibrant personal spiritual life, love for the Church, and enthusiasm for training up the next generation of pastors. Applicants must be able to sign the seminary’s Statement of Ethos.

WBS hopes to find the right candidate to start no later than Jan. 1, 2026. This position is partly funded by a five-year grant, with extension beyond the grant period dependent on successful performance.