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Christian Theological Seminary · 1 week ago

Program Director, Testify Grant

Christian Theological Seminary Inc. is inviting applications for the Program Director position of the Testify! Grant, aimed at revitalizing testimony practices in Black churches across the nation. The Program Director will be responsible for managing church partnerships, overseeing staff and budgets, and executing large-scale events and digital campaigns.

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Responsibilities

Manage daily implementation of Testify! ecosystem: Toolkit, Live Events, Digital Campaigns, and Convention Booth
Recruit and maintain relationships with 250 covenant church partnerships over five years
Oversee event planning and logistics for five major city-wide gatherings (2,400+ attendees each)
Supervise the Administrative Assistant and Digital Media Manager
Prepare quarterly reports for the Grant Director, Lilly Endowment, and external evaluator
Manage a $5 million project budget, ensuring grant compliance
Coordinate artist-lay retreats and convention booth presence at 8 annual gatherings
Serve as primary liaison with church leaders, denominational partners, and community stakeholders
Facilitate peer learning networks across participating churches
Represent Testify! at conferences and denominational gatherings

Qualification

Program managementCultural fluencyBudget oversightTheology degreeProject management softwareCommunication skillsStaff supervisionEvent planningRelationship management

Required

Master's degree in theology, ministry, nonprofit management, or related field
Minimum 3 years of program management experience in religious or nonprofit contexts
Cultural fluency in Black church traditions across denominational lines
Strong project management and budget oversight skills
Experience supervising staff and coordinating multi-stakeholder projects
Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office
Ability to travel (25-30%)

Preferred

Experience with Lilly Endowment or foundation-funded initiatives
Existing relationships within Black church networks
Background in arts ministry or worship planning
Familiarity with CTS programs (Compelling Preaching Initiative, PhD in African American Preaching)

Company

Christian Theological Seminary

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Christian Theological Seminary is a school in Indianapolis.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$5M
Key Investors
Lilly Endowment
2025-11-01Grant· $5M
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