The Fatted Calf is seeking a candidate to serve as a Business Missionary in Magdalena, Mexico. The primary purpose of this role will be to proclaim Christ and serve others through the avenue of community interaction, using the business marketplace as the primary vehicle of ministry.  In the fulfillment of HarvestCall’s mission, The Fatted Calf, principally through its majority ownership of Productos Carnicos La Mision (PCLM) and its sponsorship of EXPO Esperanza, is purposed toward sharing the gospel, discipling believers, and demonstrating the love of Christ through deeds of compassion in the context of the workplace and community involvement opportunities. Interested candidates should explore the PCLM business operations at http://www.thefatcalf.com/productos-carnicos-la-mision

Desired Qualifications

·      Member in good standing within the Apostolic Christian Church of America

·      A demonstrated heart for sharing the gospel, specifically within the workplace and community

·      Significant project and team leadership experience in the workplace

·      Demonstrated background in community engagement

·      Experience with team building, personnel evaluation and management

·      An entrepreneurial background and interest

·      Strong language skills, either existing or to be acquired prior to coming to the field

·      Willingness to adapt to and engage in Mexican culture

·      Business management experience. Food and/or agricultural backgrounds preferred

·      Strong mentoring and training skills

·      Business financial skills are desired but not a requirement

·      Not be afraid to “get your hands dirty” in the day to day workplace

·      Willing to make a commitment for service of at least 5 years, Lord willing

General duties and responsibilities of Business Missionary

·      The position will, in the business context:

• come alongside our employees to assist them in the gospel centered management of business units. Train, train, train – Disciple, disciple, disciple
• interact with customers and vendors to demonstrate the love of Christ through these business touch points
• serve as an active member of the local community to provide a vehicle for the sharing of our gospel centered organizational objectives – clearly demonstrating the love of Christ to the community

·      To interact with summer interns to train, disciple and assist in their gospel centered experience as they come to engage with the children of                 CVE, CVV and the Magdalena community

·      As a part of a management team, to act as the liaison between business operations and the management team and Board of Directors as                        needed

·      To take an active role in the business operations, creating touch points of gospel engagement with employee teams.

·      To help ensure that the gospel is never secondary within the ministry of The Fatted Calf and the operations of PCLM through spiritual                                training, employee engagement, community relations and business administration

·      To be an active member of the Magdalena congregation

·      To actively engage in coordination of the ministry with those of CVE and CVV.

If you have an interest or know of someone that would like more information please contact Amber Miller, Missionary Care Director at 765.250.4295 x 108  or at amiller@harvestcall.org