Date Posted: 3/26/2026
First UMC Allen and Send Hope Honduras, Allen, TX
Job Description
Job Title: Director(s) for House of Hope, Executive Director, Legal Representative
Location: Puerto Lempira, Honduras
Ministry: Send Hope, Inc.
Time Commitment: Expected duration 5+ years
Key Responsibilities
· Sustain your ministry by proactively raising your own financial support for living and ministry expenses at the House of Hope, while contributing to Send Hope’s broader fundraising efforts through impact-focused storytelling such as newsletter contributions, donor testimonials, and occasional speaking engagements when stateside.
· Manage over 15-20 employees, up to 30 children, and the full operation and budget to support the Send Hope ministry in Honduras (House of Hope).
· Support children through access to medical care, education, mentorship, after-school programs, and attendance at local community church.
· Provide daily management of medication or follow up rehabilitation support from recent medical care or procedures.
· Work with local lawyers, government agencies, and other policy leaders to manage imports of containers and supplies.
· Advocate various needs for the children (physical, mental, spiritual, educational, identity).
· Assist in community outreach (e.g., food and clothing distribution, healthcare, education support and school supply distribution, local Habitat for Humanity operations).
· Collaborate and coordinate with medical teams and volunteers during their stay in Puerto Lempira.
· Communicate regularly with the Board of Directors, attend monthly board meetings, and provide financial and other updates to the Board of Directors when requested.
· Lead crisis management efforts as needed due to emergency weather challenges, medical needs of the children or volunteers, or other unforeseen circumstances.
· Organize storage rooms and care for supplies and materials.
· Complete other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors as needed.
Required Qualifications
· A committed Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
· The ability to build trust, listen, and care deeply about the children personally.
· Cross-cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
· Service oriented approach with a great work ethic.
· The ability to troubleshoot problems and be calm and flexible during change.
· Team player with a servant-hearted attitude.
· Willingness to undergo language training (if needed).
· Experience with Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications
· Previous mission or ministry experience.
· Relevant skills (e.g. teaching, medical, construction, counseling, technology).
· Partial or full fluency in Spanish and/or the local Miskito language or the demonstrated ability to learn and quickly apply other languages in a new environment.
· Mechanical (vehicle) mindset and the ability to navigate facility and maintenance needs for the House of Hope.
· Experience managing a budget and payroll for employees or contractors.
Cultural Considerations
· Ideal candidates are a married male/female couple who are both committed and engaged to the Send Hope vision with a strong relationship built on God’s word.
· A moderate approach to handling political and religious topics is important to build trust with the children and local community.
· The ability to model a loving and healthy family unit and demonstrate what appropriate love and affection looks like will support the healing and growth for the children.
· Drinking alcohol, smoking, vaping, or the use of recreational drugs contradicts the local community expectations for missionaries in the area and IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Support & Logistics
· Directorship includes housing, use of vehicles for local transportation, and orientation upon arrival.
· Visa assistance available through Send Hope’s membership with Honduran Fellowship of Missionaries and Ministries (HFMM). Honduran Fellowship of Missionaries & Ministries | home | honduras
· Flexibility to take up to 3 months off every year.
Application Process To apply, submit the following to Seeking New Executive Director
· Resume or CV
· Personal statement or testimony
· References (spiritual and professional)
· Background check and medical clearance (if applicable)
· Ministry-Safe Training or comparable
· CPR training
How to Apply
To apply, submit the following to Seeking New Executive Director
· Resume or CV
· Personal statement or testimony
· References (spiritual and professional)
· Background check and medical clearance (if applicable)
· Ministry-Safe Training or comparable
· CPR training
Contact Email: marybeth@fumcallen.org
Contact Phone: 9727278261