Oklahoma Baptist University Hiring for Professor of Cross-Cultural Ministry at Shawnee, OK Full Time

Title

Professor of Cross-

Cultural Ministry

Department

Christian
and Cross-Cultural

Ministry

Supervision Received: Chair, College of Theology & Ministry

Overview

This position will focus on cross-cultural ministry. The individual will support OBU’s mission statement
to engage a diverse world. This individual will support OBU’s desire to assist Oklahoma Baptist and other like-minded churches to fulfill
the Great Commission. This individual must exhibit academic preparation and international missions experience. As Southern Baptists have
adopted cross-cultural ministry as a significant denominational objective, this individual will serve a critical role in preparing college
students to engage and pursue further involvement in cross-cultural ministry opportunities overseas and in certain domestic contexts.

Essential Functions

• Teach and expand the cross-cultural courses offerings
• Develop and enhance the
  cross-cultural ministry curricula
• Relate directly to Oklahoma Baptist churches and missions-related endeavors
• Relate to
  the International Mission Board personnel and other field ministry partners for student field learning experiences and course offering
  opportunities
• Develop learning opportunities and involve students in cross-cultural ministry opportunities 

Other Duties

* All full-time faculty duties as delineated in the OBU faculty handbook

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral
  communication skills
• Excellent skills in computer applications and communication technology such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email,
  text, and social media
• Ability to manage a budget
• Exhibit effective teaching ability at the collegiate level
• Ability to lead students in a variety of field experiences and collegiate courses
• Possess interpersonal and relational skills
  to effectively interact and engage with denominational leaders, staff, and volunteers in church planting
• Ability to relate with
  those serving in Southern Baptist and like-minded church ministry

Education

• Required:
  ABD standing, or substantial progress completed toward Ph.D. Or D.Miss.
• Preferred: Ph.D. Or D.Miss.

Experience

• Required: Church planting and international missions experience
• Preferred: Church planting, international missions, and university or seminary teaching experience 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel while overseeing student teams

Special
Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel in the Oklahoma City metro area, across the state, across North
  America, and overseas, as well as occasional evening and weekend responsibilities
• Commitment to the vision and mission of Oklahoma
  Baptist University
• Active member in a local Southern Baptist church