IUHC Leadership Team

IUHC LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

DepartmentNumber
Founder & CEO1
Executive Pastor16+1
Pastoral & House-Church Leadership777
Teaching & Discipleship181
Outreach & Evangelism106
Security & Safety575
Operations & Communications122
Finance & Accountability121
TOTAL1,900

Leadership Inside and Outside Iran

Due to ongoing security concerns and the risks faced by Christian converts and underground church leaders, some members of IUHC’s founding and pastoral leadership now live outside Iran after safely leaving the country. From outside Iran, they continue to support the ministry through leadership, training, discipleship, coordination, communication, and the development of ministry initiatives. Many pastors, leaders, and ministry workers remain connected to the work inside Iran, serving believers and supporting house-church communities while taking appropriate measures to protect the privacy and security of those involved.

For security reasons, IUHC does not publicly disclose the names, locations, or specific circumstances of leaders and workers whose identification could place them or others at risk.

One Mission. One Church. Serving Both Inside and Outside Iran.

Founder & CEO

1.EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Provides the overall vision, mission, spiritual direction, and strategic leadership of IUHC.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish and protect the vision and mission of IUHC
  • Provide overall organizational leadership
  • Lead long-term strategy and ministry development
  • Appoint and supervise senior leadership
  • Represent IUHC in major ministry partnerships
  • Oversee major decisions affecting the organization
  • Encourage and develop future leaders

2. Executive Pastor

Works closely with the Founder & CEO to oversee the day-to-day leadership and implementation of IUHC’s mission.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate ministry operations
  • Oversee leadership teams and departmental directors
  • Help implement organizational strategy
  • Monitor ministry goals and priorities
  • Support Senior Pastors and ministry leaders
  • Coordinate leadership meetings
  • Ensure effective communication between departments

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

3. Senior Pastor

Provides senior spiritual and pastoral leadership for churches and ministry networks.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead worship, prayer, and spiritual development
  • Oversee pastors and church leaders
  • Provide pastoral guidance and care
  • Lead discipleship and leadership development
  • Support house-church leaders
  • Help develop ministry strategy
  • Participate in major teaching and conferences

4. Associate Pastor

Supports Senior Pastors in ministry leadership and pastoral care.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with pastoral responsibilities
  • Support house-church leaders
  • Provide counseling and spiritual encouragement
  • Lead Bible studies and discipleship groups
  • Help organize ministry programs
  • Assist with training new leaders

5. Assistant Pastor

Supports pastoral leadership and helps with the practical and spiritual needs of ministry communities.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist pastors with church activities
  • Support new believers
  • Help coordinate discipleship
  • Visit and encourage believers when appropriate
  • Help organize small groups and ministry gatherings
  • Support pastoral care initiatives

SPECIALIZED MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

6. Youth Pastor

Leads ministry programs focused on young people and the next generation.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead youth Bible studies and discipleship
  • Mentor young believers
  • Develop youth leaders
  • Organize age-appropriate ministry activities
  • Encourage spiritual growth and leadership development
  • Support young people facing personal and social challenges

7. Teaching & Discipleship Director

Oversees biblical education, discipleship, and leadership training.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop Bible-study materials
  • Organize discipleship programs
  • Coordinate leadership training
  • Prepare teaching resources
  • Support conferences and training events
  • Identify and develop future teachers
  • Maintain consistency in biblical teaching

8. Bible Teachers & Discipleship Leaders

Serve under the Teaching & Discipleship Director.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach Bible studies
  • Lead discipleship groups
  • Mentor new believers
  • Prepare believers for leadership
  • Support theological and spiritual education
  • Assist with training events and conferences

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

9. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director

Oversees the financial stewardship and financial planning of the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and monitor organizational budgets
  • Oversee financial planning
  • Maintain appropriate financial records
  • Monitor income and ministry expenses
  • Prepare financial reports for authorized leadership
  • Support responsible use of donated funds
  • Help ensure appropriate financial controls and accountability

10. Finance & Accounting Manager

Manages day-to-day financial administration.

Responsibilities:

  • Track income and expenses
  • Maintain accounting records
  • Assist with budget monitoring
  • Process authorized payments
  • Maintain supporting financial documentation
  • Assist with financial reporting
  • Coordinate with authorized accountants or financial professionals

11. Donations & Donor Relations Coordinator

Coordinates donor communications and donation administration.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain appropriate donor records
  • Coordinate donation acknowledgments
  • Assist with donor communication
  • Prepare authorized donation reports
  • Support fundraising campaigns
  • Coordinate with the Finance Director regarding designated funds

12. Financial Review & Accountability Team

Provides oversight and review to promote responsible financial stewardship.

Responsibilities:

  • Review financial procedures
  • Support internal financial controls
  • Review major financial activities as appropriate
  • Promote accountability and transparency
  • Recommend improvements to financial policies
  • Help identify financial risks

OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION

13. Director of Operations

Oversees practical ministry operations and organizational coordination.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate operational activities
  • Support departmental planning
  • Help manage organizational resources
  • Coordinate approved ministry programs
  • Monitor operational needs
  • Support communication between leadership teams

14. Administrative Coordinator

Provides administrative support to the leadership team.

Responsibilities:

  • Organize meetings and schedules
  • Maintain approved records and documentation
  • Coordinate internal communication
  • Support ministry planning
  • Assist with reports and administrative tasks

15. Communications & Media Director

Oversees official communications, publications, and media projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate official communications
  • Manage website and approved media content
  • Support newsletters and publications
  • Coordinate social-media communications
  • Assist with ministry storytelling and public awareness
  • Maintain consistency in IUHC messaging

SECURITY, SAFETY & WELL-BEING

16. Director of Security & Safety

Oversees safety planning, privacy practices, and organizational risk management.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop safety and privacy guidelines
  • Conduct appropriate risk assessments
  • Promote secure handling of sensitive information
  • Establish emergency-response procedures
  • Advise leadership on safety concerns
  • Coordinate safety training appropriate to ministry activities
  • Protect the privacy and well-being of vulnerable members

17. Security & Safety Team

Supports the Director of Security & Safety.

Responsibilities:

  • Help implement approved safety procedures
  • Monitor practical safety concerns at approved events
  • Support emergency preparedness
  • Protect confidential ministry information
  • Report potential safety concerns through appropriate leadership channels

HOUSE-CHURCH LEADERSHIP

18. Regional Pastor / Regional Ministry Leader

Oversees ministry activity within an assigned region or network.

Responsibilities:

  • Support local pastors and leaders
  • Coordinate regional discipleship
  • Identify leadership needs
  • Report ministry needs to senior leadership
  • Help connect local communities with organizational resources

19. House-Church Pastor / Leader

Provides spiritual leadership for an individual local house-church community.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead prayer and Bible study
  • Care for members
  • Support discipleship
  • Welcome and mentor new believers
  • Identify potential future leaders
  • Maintain appropriate communication with pastoral leadership

20. Small-Group & Discipleship Leader

Leads smaller groups within the church community.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate Bible study
  • Encourage fellowship
  • Support new believers
  • Mentor group members
  • Identify spiritual and practical needs
  • Report significant pastoral concerns appropriately

OUTREACH & COMMUNITY MINISTRY

21. Outreach & Evangelism Director

Coordinates outreach initiatives and training.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop approved outreach programs
  • Train ministry workers in communication and discipleship
  • Support new believers
  • Coordinate follow-up and mentoring
  • Develop outreach resources
  • Work with pastoral leaders to connect interested individuals with discipleship

22. New Believers Coordinator

Supports people who are beginning their Christian journey.

Responsibilities:

  • Welcome new believers
  • Connect them with discipleship
  • Coordinate introductory Bible studies
  • Help connect them with pastoral care
  • Monitor general discipleship progress

Core Leadership Departments

Executive Leadership • Pastoral Leadership • Teaching & Discipleship • Youth Ministry • House-Church Networks • Outreach & Evangelism • Finance & Accountability • Operations & Administration • Communications & Media • Security & Safety