Company Description Jesus Calls is India’s largest Christian ministry, founded in 1962 in Chennai and now led by Dr. Paul Dhinakaran. What began as a small prayer gathering has grown into a multi-channel, multilingual movement reaching over 128 million people annually and serving more than 3.5 million members across 140+ countries.

The ministry operates over 100 Prayer Towers in India and internationally, offering personal prayer and biblical counseling to people from every background. Its 24×7 Telephone Prayer Tower in Chennai receives millions of calls each year in multiple languages, reflecting a robust commitment to continuous intercession for individuals, families, and the nation. For over six decades, Jesus Calls has focused on prayer as a transformative force, supported by centers such as Bethesda Prayer City and the National Prayer Tower.

Role Description The Head of Events is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai, responsible for leading the planning and execution of ministry events, conferences, prayer gatherings, and special programs. This role oversees the end-to-end event lifecycle, including concept development, scheduling, venue coordination, resource planning, and post-event evaluation. The Head of Events will collaborate with ministry leaders, media teams, prayer tower staff, and external partners to align events with the mission, ensure smooth logistics, and enhance participant experience.

Daily responsibilities include managing event budgets, supervising event staff and volunteers,



coordinating marketing and outreach efforts, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The role also involves monitoring event performance, implementing process improvements, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and hospitality consistent with the values of Jesus Calls.

Qualifications

- Candidates should possess strong Event Planning and Event Management skills for designing, organizing, and delivering diverse ministry events.
- Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, partners, attendees, and vendors.
- Candidates should possess solid Budgeting skills to develop, manage, and optimize event budgets and financial resources.
- Candidates should possess Sales and stakeholder engagement skills to drive participation, partnerships, sponsorships, and donor support for events.
- Relevant experience in leading large-scale events, preferably in faith-based, nonprofit, or community organizations.
- Strong leadership and people-management abilities, including managing cross-functional teams and volunteers.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple events and deadlines.
- Comfort working in a mission-driven environment, with sensitivity to diverse cultural and faith backgrounds.
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Communications, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.

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📌 Head of Events (Chennai)
🏢 Jesus Calls
📍 Chennai