Website:
bibleon.app
Job details:
General Manager, BibleOn
Location: Kochi, Kerala
Employment: Full-time, on-site
Reporting to: Thomson Philip, Co-founder of BibleOn and CEO of Eloit Innovations
About BibleOn
BibleOn is a free, ad-free Bible app with a mission to bring the Word of God to people in their own language. Rooted in the Catholic faith and welcoming everyone, BibleOn offers text and audio Scriptures in international, regional and tribal languages, helping individuals and families build a deeper relationship with Jesus through His Word.
Our vision extends beyond an app. We are building a global community of readers, listeners, volunteers, supporters and digital missionaries who help others discover and engage with the Holy Scriptures.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional, mission-driven leader to take full responsibility for leading BibleOn into its next stage of growth.
The General Manager, BibleOn will assume day-to-day leadership from the Co-founder and lead the initiative with independence, sound judgement and accountability. Working within the vision, strategic direction and agreed budgets set with the Co-founder, you will translate that vision into clear priorities, build the right team and deliver measurable results.
This role combines ministry leadership with the discipline of running a growing digital platform. You will lead operations, product priorities, language expansion, content, audience growth, Church partnerships, fundraising and campaigns, working with the existing team and recruiting additional talent as required.
We are looking for someone who can take ownership, make decisions and move the mission forward with limited day-to-day supervision.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the Mission and Strategy
- Translate BibleOn’s vision into an actionable growth plan with clear milestones, budgets and measures of success.
- Take ownership of execution across the entire initiative, resolving challenges and keeping priorities focused.
- Work closely with the Co-founder on strategic direction, major partnerships and decisions requiring his guidance.
- Provide concise, regular updates on progress, finances, opportunities and matters requiring leadership attention.
2. Lead Operations and Build the Team
- Assume responsibility for daily operations and coordinate the existing team across technology, content, languages, outreach and user support.
- Recruit, develop and lead employees, volunteers, language coordinators and external collaborators.
- Establish clear responsibilities, practical workflows and a culture of service, accountability and follow-through.
- Manage budgets, resources and delivery schedules to support sustainable growth.
3. Expand Languages and Content
- Develop and execute a plan to expand BibleOn’s text and audio Bible offerings, particularly for underserved language communities.
- Build relationships with Bible publishers, rights holders, translators, recording partners and Church organisations.
- Oversee permissions, content sourcing, production, quality review and publication.
- Develop Scripture-centred content and initiatives that encourage regular Bible reading, listening and spiritual growth.
- Maintain fidelity to Catholic teaching in BibleOn’s original faith content, supported by appropriate theological review.
4. Grow the Audience and Community
- Lead user acquisition, engagement and retention across countries and language communities.
- Plan and deliver digital campaigns, parish outreach, community programmes and partnerships.
- Build a network of digital missionaries, volunteers and ambassadors who introduce BibleOn to others.
- Use audience insights and performance data to improve campaigns, content and the user experience.
5. Build Global Church Relationships
- Develop active partnerships with dioceses, parishes, religious congregations, Catholic institutions, ministries and lay movements.
- Draw on an established global Catholic network to create opportunities for distribution, language expansion, collaboration and support.
- Represent BibleOn professionally at Church gatherings, conferences and partner meetings.
- Build lasting relationships grounded in trust, service and a shared commitment to spreading the Word of God.
6. Lead Fundraising and Campaigns
- Develop and execute a fundraising strategy that supports BibleOn’s free, ad-free mission.
- Build relationships with individual donors, Catholic foundations, institutions and other mission-aligned supporters.
- Lead donation campaigns, sponsorship proposals and supporter communications.
- Establish responsible donor stewardship, with clear reporting on the use of funds and the impact achieved.
- Work with finance and professional advisers on donation processes, financial controls and applicable requirements.
7. Guide Product Development and User Experience
- Work with the technology team to prioritise improvements based on mission needs, user feedback and growth opportunities.
- Coordinate product releases, content launches and campaigns.
- Champion accessibility, reliability and ease of use across languages and user groups.
- Monitor adoption, engagement, user support and product performance, turning findings into practical improvements.
Mandatory Requirements
- A practising Catholic, with a personal commitment to prayer, Scripture, the sacramental life and the mission of the Church.
- An established and active global network within the Catholic Church, with the ability to build trusted relationships across clergy, religious communities, institutions, ministries and lay leaders.
- Proven experience leading an organisation, ministry, business unit or substantial initiative, with responsibility for people, budgets, execution and results.
- The ability to function independently, exercise sound judgement and take full ownership while remaining accountable to the Co-founder’s vision and guidance.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to present BibleOn’s mission convincingly to partners, donors and communities.
- Willingness to work full-time from Kochi and travel within India and internationally when required.
Experience and Capabilities We Value
- Leadership experience in digital products, technology, Catholic ministry, publishing, media, fundraising or the social impact sector.
- A demonstrated record of growing audiences, communities, partnerships or donor support.
- Experience recruiting and leading multidisciplinary teams, including volunteers and external partners.
- Confidence with budgets, performance metrics, digital campaigns and project delivery.
- Experience working across languages, cultures and international networks.
- A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience. An MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
What Success Looks Like
- BibleOn operates effectively under your leadership, with the Co-founder able to focus on strategic guidance.
- The team has clear priorities, defined responsibilities and consistent delivery.
- More people discover BibleOn, return regularly and engage deeply with Scripture.
- New language communities gain access to quality text and audio Bible content.
- Church partnerships generate active collaboration and measurable reach.
- Donations and supporter relationships provide a stronger foundation for the mission.
- BibleOn grows while remaining faithful to its Catholic identity and free, ad-free purpose.
Who Will Thrive in This Role
You combine a heart for evangelisation with the ability to build and lead. You are comfortable developing strategy, meeting a bishop, presenting to a donor, guiding a team and following through on practical details.
- You see bringing the Word of God to more people as a personal calling, and you have the leadership ability to turn that commitment into sustained action.
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