Team Leader, Publishing | Remote

Overview:

Lifeway is seeking a Team Leader for our Adult Ongoing Curriculum group. This position leads the publishing efforts for Bible Studies for Life, ensuring biblical accuracy, doctrinal integrity, and educational relevance while meeting the needs of target audiences. You will oversee resource development, guide project workflows, and support the broader mission of equipping the church with quality Bible studies.

Why Lifeway? 

Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.

Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code 

This is a remote position in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings. #LI-Remote 

• Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Provides team and project leadership for assigned resources.
• Manages project and production workflows, schedules, and budgets.
• Directs product design and development.
• Ensures compliance with biblical accuracy, doctrinal standards, style, and branding guidelines.
• Oversees Bible study scope and outline development.
• Leads discovery, enlistment, development, and relationships with writers and contractors.
• Creates weekly audio podcasts for adult group leaders.
• Occasionally travels to represent Bible Studies for Life, MasterWork, and Lifeway at conventions or gatherings.

Education
Master’s degree from a seminary (MRE, MCM, MM, M.Div) required

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, required

• 5+ years of experience in a local SBC church staff, lay leader, or denominational role.
• 5+ years of editorial experience.
• Experience developing educational curriculum.
• Leadership and people management skills 
• Advanced written and verbal communication abilities.
• Knowledge of Christian evangelical faith and theology.
• Budget management skills
• Proven public speaker, writer, and presenter.

Member or actively involved in a Southern Baptist Church