Senior Vice President of Bible Engagement

Position Summary:

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Bible Engagement serves as the principal architect of ODBM’s language-first content strategy, leading the creation of innovative and transformative Bible engagement experiences in alignment with our 2033 vision: to guide people in every nation into personalized journeys with Scripture through major gateway languages. This leader will oversee the strategic vision, design, and execution of print, digital, and multimedia resources that connect people with Scripture for life transformation. The SVP will champion design thinking, personalization technologies, and collaborative creativity across the ministry to develop integrated Bible engagement journeys that meet the spiritual needs of diverse audiences worldwide. In addition, the SVP will provide executive oversight for Our Daily Bread Publishing and the Center for Bible Engagement (CBE), ensuring that research insights inform content development, that publishing functions as a multi-platform content stream, and that all efforts are aligned with ODBM’s global language-first mission.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Leadership

1. Develop and implement a language-first content strategy, prioritizing gateway languages as the foundation for global Bible engagement.

1. Partner with global language hub leaders to co-create content ecosystems that transcend geographic silos and ensure cultural relevance.

1. Serve as a member of the executive leadership team, shaping organizational strategy and mission execution.

Content Innovation & Development

1. Apply design thinking methodologies to create innovative Bible engagement journeys that foster deeper and lasting Scripture engagement.

1. Champion personalization through AI, data analytics, and digital platforms, enabling individualized pathways of Bible engagement.

1. Oversee development of high-quality multimedia content, including devotionals, podcasts, video series, apps, interactive platforms, and print resources.

1. Ensure all content reflects theological integrity, design excellence, and contextual sensitivity for diverse language audiences.

1. Explore and implement emerging technologies and formats that expand reach and engagement across languages.

Research & Publishing Oversight

1. Provide executive leadership for the Center for Bible Engagement, guiding research priorities, global partnerships, and the translation of findings into actionable, language-first strategies.

1. Integrate CBE insights into the creation of resources that address audience needs and foster measurable spiritual impact.

1. Oversee Our Daily Bread Publishing as a multi-platform content stream (print, digital, and multimedia), ensuring strong editorial standards, innovative product development, and mission alignment.

1. Foster collaboration between CBE, Publishing, and global ministry teams for cohesive storytelling and integrated resource creation.

Team & Culture Building

1. Build, lead, and mentor a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team of writers, designers, editors, researchers, producers, and translators.

1. Create a culture of creativity, innovation, and shared mission, where diverse voices contribute to a unified language-first vision.

1. Develop senior leaders within creative, publishing, and language hub teams, ensuring succession planning and leadership growth.

1. Operational Excellence

1. Establish measurable KPIs and milestones, including language adoption, cross-language reach, personalization metrics, and audience impact, alongside content quality and timeliness.

1. Oversee budgets, workflows, and resource allocation across creative, research, and publishing functions.

1. Ensure alignment of content initiatives with organizational brand, theological framework, and global strategic priorities.