Leading the Way Director of Ministry Relations Oppty Profile

DIRECTOR OF MINISTRY RELATIONS
OPPORTUNITY PROFILE
Passionately Proclaiming Uncompromising Truth

GREETINGS
Dear Prospective Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in Leading The Way as we grow our Ministry Relations team. Now celebrating
35 years of ministry, we are committed to passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth through all
forms of media and creative methods, providing hope that is changing lives here at home and around
the world.
Founded by Dr. Michael Yourself in 1988, Leading The Way is on the frontline of the spiritual battlefield,
armed with our greatest weapon: the Word of God. Currently broadcasting in 28 of the world’s most
spoken languages, Leading The Way is reaching six continents with the Gospel message. Through
the thriving global ministry of Leading The Way, thousands of individuals are coming to Christ as God
penetrates their hearts with the Gospel message.
Leading The Way is in a growth season. We are expanding our team to include a Director of Ministry
Relations to nurture and build relationships with our key donors. I invite you to read this Opportunity
Profile and explore the Leading The Way website. If you resonate with our mission and feel called to
begin the discovery process with us, please review the Process of Candidacy on the last page.
If you have questions, please contact Annie Patton (apatton@jobfitmatters.com) or Laura Coverstone
(lcoverstone@jobfitmatters.com), the JobfitMatters executive search consultants assisting Leading
The Way with this search.
Thank you again for your interest in Leading The Way, and for your thoughtful prayer and consideration.
Sincerely,
Stephen Krentel
Chief Development Officer
Leading The Way

THE MINISTRY
What began in 1988 as a small local radio ministry in Atlanta, Georgia, has grown into an international
outreach ministry shining the light of Christ into some of the darkest places in the world. With
groundbreaking advances in countries notoriously closed to the Gospel, Leading The Way (LTW)
is distinctive in its vision and ability to proclaim the Gospel. The organization reaches 195 million
households in the Middle East and North Africa; engages 15 million people through social media; and
distributes over 2 million biblical resources per year.
Leading The Way’s outreach begins with the proclamation of God’s Word. The foundation of the
ministry is the biblical teaching of Dr. Michael Youssef. These teachings are recorded and distributed
to reach the lost and equip the saints through every major form of media including satellite television
and solar-powered devices.
In addition to broadcasting the Gospel, Leading The Way connects listeners and viewers to field ministry
teams to help them grow in their faith through ongoing discipleship and personal evangelism. This
holistic outreach is designed to not only effectively reach the lost, but also to equip and strengthen the
church to stand strong and advance the Gospel in today’s world.
PROCLAIM
Strategically utilizing the most popular media platforms to create 18,000 weekly broadcasts,
offering Christ-centered programs in 28 of the most spoken languages.
DISCIPLE
Thousands of biblical resources for spiritual growth, including books, sermons, small
group materials, a monthly magazine, daily devotionals, church seminars, and more.
HELP
Field teams engaging in evangelism and discipleship, helping listeners and viewers
come to know Christ personally, grow in their new faith, and begin to impact their local
communities for Christ.

HISTORY
“The story of Leading The Way is a story about God and His faithfulness.
It’s a story about His search for people who are willing to trust and obey.”
-Dr. Michael Youssef
1988
1989
1996
2000
2009
2009
2018
THE BEGINNING OF A LEGACY
A founding member of the church encourages Dr. Youssef to set up a radio ministry. Dr. Youssef
says, “We don’t need another preacher on the radio.” His colleagues persist, and Dr. Youssef obliges.
LOCAL RADIO BROADCASTS BEGIN
Designed to share the good news with the unchurched and invite people to The Church of the
Apostles, the church begins producing and airing short, biblical teaching lessons to Atlanta ,
Georgia, audiences.
LEADING THE WAY GOES GLOBAL
Dr. Youssef teams with his former English teacher, Baki Sadaka, to air his sermons in English,
followed by an Arabic translation. Field ministry teams are established to accommodate the
overwhelming response.
LEADING THE WAY TV IS LAUNCHED
Ben Haden of Changed Lives shares, “For the past two and a half years, The Lord has been telling
me to give you my radio and TV ministry.” After much prayer, Dr. Youssef decides to trust and obey.
Programs begin airing in the United States and in the Middle East.
THE KINGDOM SAT GOES ON AIR
Five years after the Lord gives Dr. Youssef a vision for a 24/7 biblical teaching channel reaching
the Muslim world, the channel is launched. Follow up continues to expand to accommodate the
response.
NAVIGATORS CROSS A TECHNOLOGICAL DIVIDE
Leading The Way partners with MegaVoice to create the solar-powered Navigator audio device,
reaching remote areas with God’s Word and building the underground church. The first Navigators
are shipped to Albania and Indonesia.
LEADING THE WAY LAUNCHES VISION 2025
Dr. Youssef introduces the strategic Vision 2025 initiative, a groundbreaking ministry expansion
plan to see one million souls come to Christ by 2025.

DR. MICHAEL YOUSSEF, FOUNDER AND CEO
Dr. Michael Youssef was born in Egypt and lived in Lebanon and
Australia before coming to the United States and fulfilling a
childhood dream of becoming an American citizen. He holds
degrees from Moore College in Sydney, Australia, and Fuller
Theological Seminary in California, with a Ph.D. in cultural
anthropology from Emory University. He founded The
Church of The Apostles in 1987 with fewer than 40 adults
with the mission to “Equip the Saints and Seek the Lost.”
The church has since grown to a congregation of over “3000”.
This church was the launching pad for Leading The Way’s
international ministry. Dr. Youssef receives no compensation for
his time, nor does he receive royalties from the sale of any of the
resource materials he produces.
Dr. Youssef has authored more than 50 books, including popular titles Saving Christianity, Never Give
Up, Is the End Near?, and Life-Changing Prayers. He and his wife reside in Atlanta and have four grown
children and 13 grandchildren.
STEVE KRENTEL, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Steve Krentel received a B.A. in Biblical Education from Florida
Bible College and a Master’s in Divinity from Westminster
Theological Seminary. Steve worked for six years at Coral
Ridge Presbyterian Church under the ministry of Dr. D.
James Kennedy before transitioning to the nonprofit sector
in 1990. He had the privilege of serving for four years with
his family-founded ministry to special needs individuals. As
the VP of Development of Melmark Home, Inc., Steve led a
successful Silver Anniversary Capital Campaign.
In 1994, Steve joined World Vision, USA where he served
for 25 years in roles of increasing responsibility, connecting
with major donors, taking them to 23 countries to see the work of
World Vision. As the Senior Director of Global Philanthropy for seven
years, he led highly specialized international trips and assisted families with estate strategies, leading
to a total of $30M in deferred commitments.
Steve joined Leading the Way in December 2022 as Chief Development Officer.

VISION 2025: MINISTRY EXPANSION PLAN
Through seven strategic initiatives, Leading The Way is expanding every
area of ministry so that one million souls will come to Christ by 2025. The
Director of Ministry Relations will share this vision with donors so they are
informed about and engaged with the ministry’s expansion plans.
1.
Double Media
Footprint in U.S.
Join the
#VISION2025
Movement
2.
Reach Muslims
Here at Home
7.
Target a
New Generation
3.
Expand Discipleship
Network in the
Muslim World
6.
Distribute 100,000
More Navigators
5.
Host Strategic
Evangelistic Events
4.
Double Audience of
THE KINGDOM SAT

AT-A-GLANCE
2022
35 Years
Field Teams:
12 Countries Where Field Teams Are Serving
6 Countries Were Added
28 Languages
6 Continents
Navigator Devices:
4,130 Devices Distributed
in 13 Languages to 25 Countries
$31 M Budget
88% of All
Gifts Went to
Ministry Expenses
50 Total Staff
Kingdom SAT
Top 5 Countries Reached
Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq
65%
of Viewers are Muslim
8,313
Bibles Distributed
770
Muslim Converts Baptized
239%
Increase in the Number of Gospel
Presentations
Internet
115,000 Visitors to the
Evangelistic Website
500,000 Views on Social Media
8,632 People Have Received Ministry
From the LTW Pastors
Since the launch of
Vision 2025:
15 Million
People Reached on Social Media
250,000
Prayer Warriors Mobilized Through “Awake America”
17
New TV & Radio Stations Added
2.1 Million
Biblical Resources Distributed
150
Candid Podcast Episodes Released
150
Countries Given New Navigators

THE POSITION
DIRECTOR OF MINISTRY RELATIONS
The Director of Ministry Relations is responsible for overseeing all development activities in their
assigned region of the United States. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the individual
serving in this position will enjoy working in a dynamic atmosphere with a strong team dedicated to
the highest standards of excellence in developing and serving a portfolio of major donors.
The culture at Leading The Way is passionate, professional, and mission-focused. Many team members
have been drawn to the ministry from other careers in network media and private business. The ministry’s
growth has had enormous Kingdom impact, and each team member feels the calling and urgency to
fulfill Vision 2025 and reach more people for Christ.
A successful Director of Ministry Relations will have both a pastor’s heart and fundraising acumen.
This person will be able to genuinely care for donors while also helping them steward their resources
well. This person will have an understanding of asset-based vs. cash-based giving as well as a deep
passion for reaching the world for Christ.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
• CHRISTIAN. To contribute to the mission, it is essential that a person maintain a vibrant
Christian faith.
• CALLED. Work at Leading The Way is not just another job; it is the work of God and an employee
should sense the call of God on his or her life’s work within the ministry.
• COMPETENT. In addition to being a Christian and having a sense of calling, a person must be
fully competent to perform all the duties of the position.
• COMMITTED. Because of the high standards of Leading The Way and the belief in good
stewardship, all employees must manifest a high level of commitment to their job responsibilities
and the ministry as a whole.

Development Team Organizational Chart
CEO/President
Chief
Development
Officer
Ministry
Relations
Coordinator
Major Gift
Officers
Midrange
Donor Reps
Foundations
& Trusts
Reps
Director of
Ministry
Relations
(West)
Director of
Ministry
Relations
(Northeast)
Director of
Ministry
Relations
(Midwest)
Director of
Ministry
Relations
(Southeast)
Director of
Ministry
Relations
(Southwest)
Ministry
Relations
Rep
Ministry
Relations
Rep
Ministry
Relations
Rep
Ministry
Relations
Rep
Ministry
Relations
Rep
Director of
Ministry
Relations
(Atlanta)

THE POSITION (CONT.)
QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum of five years of demonstrated successful experience in a fundraising position
working with major donors.
• Solid presentation skills as well as verbal and written communications skills; creative, polished,
and professional.
• Confident and self-aware with emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills; high empathy;
good listener.
• Self-starter with an ability to work independently and autonomously. Organized; effective in
managing time; meets deadlines; adept at handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient and at ease in working with higher-end donors in securing larger gifts for an
organization or ministry.
• Comfortable and adept with conversations regarding asset-based giving and estate strategies.
• Financially astute; ability to lead and guide donors in philanthropic strategies.
• Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time within assigned geographic area.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Adept user of Microsoft Office and a CRM database.
Leading The Way’s Statement of Faith may be found here. There is no preferred denominational
affiliation at Leading The Way. A vibrant Christian faith is required.
EXPECTATIONS/GOALS
Specific, reasonable goals will be set in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer but will likely
approximate the following:
• Grow portfolio by 10-15% year-over-year to support ministry growth.
• Develop genuine relationships with existing major donors in portfolio.
• Reactivate past, dormant donors.
• Maintain accurate activity records in donor management system.
LOCATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The Director of Ministry Relations will reside in either the Southwest or Midwest region and be
responsible for developing an existing portfolio of loyal donors in that region. Proximity to an airport
and residing within the region are important. Up to 50% of the Director’s time is spent traveling to visit
donors, etc. This requires proactive planning, dedication to scheduling, and significant intentionality
to develop relationships. Travel to Atlanta, Georgia, will likely occur at least twice a year for team events.

PROCESS OF CANDIDACY
If after reading this Opportunity Profile you sense that the gifts and experiences God has given you
are a good match for the Director of Ministry Relations role at Leading The Way, we invite you to begin
the inquiry process. All candidate information and conversations are treated confidentially. You may
contact Annie Patton of JobfitMatters at any stage of the process to receive more information and ask
questions. Her contact information is below.
Please submit the following:
1. Resume.
2. Responses to Essay Questions: In order to help us gain a more complete picture of you and your
interest in Leading The Way, please provide responses to the following:
• Describe your faith journey, devotional life, and involvement in your local church.
• Based on the Leading The Way website, this document, and other sources, what attracts you to
the Director of Ministry Relations position?
3. References: Provide the names and contact information (telephone numbers and email addresses)
for four references who know you and your career well enough to comment on your suitability for
this role. References will be contacted only after we recieve your permission to do so.
Submit this information in one pdf to:
Annie Patton
JobfitMatters Executive Search
resumes@jobfitmatters.com
Phone: (629) 243-9331
Please include “Leading The Way - Ministry Relations” in the email subject line.