The EFCA Southeast District is eager to welcome a new District Superintendent (DS) to make a meaningful difference for pastors and churches in this vital region. After 20 years of faithful service, Glen Schrieber is retiring from the role at the end of the year. His ministry has been fruitful, and the next DS will have an opportunity to contribute fresh perspectives and influence that enhance and build on a healthy foundation by exploring potential, and leaning into all God has planned for this large and strategic district.
Continued health, growth, and Kingdom impact are key objectives for the incoming DS. As the “face” of the district, the next DS will have an opportunity to set a tone that is consistent and caring, and one that communicates the value of being part of the EFCA. In addition to shepherding the pastors of this region, the DS will give oversight and support to district staff and potentially develop a more regionalized approach to leadership within the district. Ministry to all people is an important and growing value within the Southeast as ethnic and racial diversity continues to build, particularly in Florida. The incoming DS will be called on to look down the road, and anticipate growth patterns and subsequent leadership needs, including the need to connect with and recruit younger pastors to fill existing roles as long-tenured pastors prepare to pass the baton.
The Southeast District represents a huge geographic and culturally diverse region that serves 100 congregations, church plants, ministries, and pastors across Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and Haiti. Given the differences represented, encouraging diversity is a high value. The District is “Clause B,” which means the District Superintendent reports directly to leadership at the EFCA National Office. The DS works with a staff of four part-time individuals including a director of church planting, a director of women in leadership, and a catalyst for Spanish-speaking ministries.
The DS role has no authority except that which is invited, so the incoming DS must be able to lead and guide through influence. Given the size and scope of the district, and the various cultures represented within it, the incoming DS must be culturally aware and sensitive, able to easily adapt to a variety of contexts and circumstances. He must take initiative to build relationships with pastors and churches, relating easily with others and being someone whom others enjoy spending time around. As a leader of leaders and a pastor to pastors, the ideal candidate will be spiritually grounded, wise, and experienced in life and in ministry.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please click HERE, or contact Deb Carr at deb@nlmoore.com.