Executive Director

Sioux Falls Lutheran School seeks a faithful, mission-driven Executive Director to serve as the chief executive leader of its Infant–Grade 12 ministry, providing Christ-centered, Scripture-rooted, and confessionally Lutheran leadership in alignment with the doctrine of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The Executive Director advances the mission of “Developing Capable Christian Servant-Leaders in a Complex World: World Ready, Faith Secure” while stewarding the school’s Lutheran identity, strengthening congregational partnership, and ensuring the integration of the Christian faith throughout all programs. This role oversees strategic planning, Board relations, personnel leadership, educational excellence, financial stewardship, enrollment and advancement, and organizational accountability. Candidates must be active LCMS members and demonstrate theological clarity, servant-hearted leadership, strong organizational and financial competence, and the ability to build trust, develop leaders, and uphold SFLS’s core values of Faith, Family, Community, Excellence, and Safety. As stated in the position description, “The Executive Director serves as the chief executive leader… providing missional, spiritual, strategic, and organizational leadership rooted in Holy Scripture and faithful to the doctrine of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)” and must model integrity, prayerful discernment, and a deep commitment to Lutheran education.