Career Opportunities

People are our most valued resource. Our committed employees are involved in “Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations” in 165 world areas. 

The Global Ministry Center Human Resources Office professionals strive to deliver the highest possible service to our employees and are responsible for the recruitment, placement, and retention of qualified individuals to staff the ministry and administrative positions of the GMC. The many employee services include compensation and benefit administration, payroll, employment, employee relations, training, counseling, organizational communication and events, and workplace programs.

Employment Opportunities

Nazarene Benefits USA

The person in this position will be responsible for benefit application processing, benefit verifications, benefit distributions, and processing miscellaneous service requests. He or she must be able to flourish as one of the primary representatives answering phone calls while delivering key plan details clearly to plan participants. An eagerness to learn employee benefits and a desire to understand how insurance plans, defined contribution and/or defined benefit pension plans work is a must. Additionally, this person will support the Education Manager in completing cyclical and annual projects. This is not a remote position.

Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI)

The person in this position will be responsible for ordering supplies, managing inventory, creating registration links, mailing items, and communicating with individuals worldwide. He or she will also manage the NDI data in our contract database, which is a crucial part of the success of the office. We are seeking a team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic to join our dynamic team. This is not a remote position.

Applying for Employment with the GMC?

Application forms may be requested by calling 913-577-0500, emailing humanresourcesgroup@nazarene.org, or obtained in person from Human Resources at the Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, Kansas, 66220, Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 U.S. Central Time. Completed applications may be mailed or emailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office.

More Information

Location of Global Ministry Center Positions
The GMC is the administrative hub for the Church of the Nazarene denominational ministries in 164 world areas. The GMC is conveniently located in Lenexa, Kansas, with easy access to I-35 and I-435 and within short driving distance to Kansas City International airport. All GMC positions report to this location.

Our Non-Discrimination Policy
The Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center offers equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, creed, sex, or veteran status. The Global Ministry Center is an “at will” employer.

Our Faith-Based Organization
We are a faith-based organization. Acceptance of our Christian Code of Conduct and Articles of Faith is required. Membership in the Church of the Nazarene is required for certain positions. The GMC and applicable remote work sites are smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free Christian workplaces.

Application Processing
Our Human Resources Office receives and processes many employment applications annually for a limited number of positions. While we regret that we cannot respond to each applicant, we do contact those individuals possessing the skills, education/training, and experience that best match the requirements of the open position for which the application was submitted.

An application must be completed by all applicants and an application must be completed for each position for which one wishes to be considered. Applications are retained for one year. Resumés are not necessary for entry-level positions, but they are preferred for professional-level positions.

Affiliate Ministries

Nazarene Theological Seminary
To learn more about current positions available at NTS, see the following employment opportunities. All positions are located on-site on the Kansas City, Missouri, campus. 
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc.
To learn more about positions available at NCM, Inc., visit ncmi.org. All positions are located within the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas.
Nazarene Bible College
To learn more about positions available at the NBC Administrative Offices, visit nbc.edu/jobs
The Foundry Publishing
For employment opportunities with The Foundry Publishing, please visit our careers page.
Church of the Nazarene Foundation
To learn more about positions available at CNF, visit our careers page.
Church of the Nazarene, USA/Canada Region (Local Churches)
To search for current staff positions available within our local churches in the United States and Canada.
Jesus Films Harvest Partners
Forging strategic partnerships that increase evangelistic exposures and bring new believers into discipleship.