Summit Missions International (SMI) is a $1.15 million organization based in Green, Ohio (just outside of Akron) whose mission is to glorify God as international ambassadors of hope and help. They serve and support His church; mobilize people and resources to help the vulnerable; inspire hope through compassion ministries that proclaim God’s love for every person, and use all means that all people may know Christ. SMI brings hope by providing for spiritual needs and brings help by supplying material and financial resources, focusing on countries formerly under Soviet control. Their work is focused in Moldova, Transnistria (Pridnestrovie), Ukraine, Central Asia, and, more recently, Austria as well.
During its more than 25-year history, SMI has developed, sponsored, and assisted ministries that have proven effective to introduce people of all ages to Christ. Their programs include:
• Bible Clubs
• Christian foster care
• State-run orphanage programs
• After-school tutoring and meals
• English Clubs
• Conferences
• Sports activities
• Adventure Camps
• Construction/remodeling projects
• Business as Mission
• Distribution of humanitarian goods
• Short-term trips
From their warehouse in Ohio, SMI ships a variety of goods. These products help those in need and facilitate “business as missions” (i.e., through a ministry with several dozen local Thrift Stores in Moldova). At their warehouse facility, local volunteers contribute thousands of hours of service preparing goods for shipment. SMI annually ships between 250-300 tons of products. The vast majority of their support comes from churches and individuals in the area.
SMI is looking for a new Executive Director who will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for SMI’s staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. This person will continually develop a deep knowledge of the field, core programs, operations, and business plans. They report directly to the Board of Directors and serve as a non-voting member. Theirs is a small staff consisting of one full-time and four part-time employees. The new Executive Director will also give oversight to their partnerships around the world.
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