Oversee and coordinate the Synod’s Lay School for Equipping Leaders for Mission (ELM Project);

Work with the Bishop and the Synod’s Lay Leadership Team in helping the Synod and its congregation to do Intentional outreach to children, youth and young adults;

Work with the Bishop and the Synod’s Lay Leadership Team to identify, support and train lay leaders who Witness and serve in their congregations and daily life;

Represent the Synod on the Board of Lutheran Schools of Southern California and Hawaii;

Represent the Synod on the Board of Lutheran Youth Organization;

Represent the Synod on the Young Adult Task Force;

Represent the Synod of the Board of Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences;

Represent the Synod on the Tri Synodical Campus Ministry Board;

Work with the Bishop and Staff to provide training for lay persons who serve in leadership positions in their congregations; and,

Attend Synod Staff meetings, Synod Council and other meetings as requested by the Bishop.

Bachelor of Arts Degree or equivalent;

Membership in an ELCA congregation;

Experience in working with and training lay persons for leadership;

Excellent ability to communicate verbally and orally with a variety of persons;

Strong interpersonal skills to work well with a multi-cultural Synod Staff;

Ability to drive throughout the Synod and travel as required;

Adequate Computer skills; and

References and Background Checks.

The position is open to both rostered leaders and lay persons.

Salary in keeping with the Synod’s Guidelines;

ELCA Pension, Medical and Disability;

Vacation and Continuing Education Allowances according to Synod policy.