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Senior Church Engagement Strategist

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Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,662 - $100,779 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in relationship management and strategic partnership development within Southern Baptist churches, leveraging strong communication and analytical skills to drive engagement and mission advancement. Proven ability to mentor and lead teams while fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's DegreeSeminary Training (MDiv or MRE)8+ Years of Experience in Ministry or Nonprofit LeadershipExceptional Executive Communication SkillsExperience with CRM Platforms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of highly engaged Southern Baptist churches
  • Develop deep, trust-based partnerships with pastors, missions leaders, and church staff
  • Create customized engagement strategies aligned with each church's missions vision, capacity, and goals
  • Deliver responsive, proactive, and concierge-level support that strengthens long-term partnership
  • Inspire churches to increase participation in global missions through prayer, financial support, missionary sending, and field partnerships
  • Connect church leaders with missionaries, field personnel, and strategic mission opportunities
  • Facilitate complex partnerships involving multiple churches and ministry stakeholders
  • Recommend strategic initiatives that increase church participation and impact
  • Provide insights and recommendations that strengthen regional and national engagement efforts
  • Mentor and coach Church Engagement Strategists
  • Share best practices and help strengthen team effectiveness
  • Support onboarding and development of new team members
  • May provide direct supervision to Church Engagement Strategists, including performance support and professional development
  • Collaborate across teams to align resources around strategic church partnerships
  • Serve as a bridge between churches, missionaries, and internal ministry teams
  • Communicate mission impact stories and field needs that inspire greater engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree and seminary training (MDiv or MRE) or equivalent missionary experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in ministry, nonprofit leadership, church relations, strategic partnerships, business development, or constituent engagement
  • Demonstrated impact on organizational growth and mission advancement
  • Proven ability to cultivate, influence, and steward high-value relationships with executive leaders, key stakeholders, and strategic partners
  • Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills
  • Strong strategic planning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Track record of identifying opportunities and driving organizational objectives
  • Demonstrated success leading through influence, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and aligning stakeholders around shared goals and priorities
  • Ability to navigate complexity, balance competing priorities, and execute effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
  • Experience leveraging CRM platforms, performance metrics, and data insights to inform strategy, measure outcomes, and support decision-making
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including domestic and international travel
  • Working knowledge of Southern Baptist churches, ministry ecosystems, and church-based missions strategies
  • Experience coaching, developing, and mentoring team members
  • Demonstrated success designing and executing scalable engagement, partnership, or growth strategies

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance with choice of 3 plans
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • HSA and FSA benefit plans
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage (employer paid)
  • Basic life insurance coverage (employer paid)
  • Supplemental insurance coverage available
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan Savings with 5% employer contribution plus up to a 4% matching contribution
  • Fully vested after 3 years
  • 21 days of paid time off accrued in the first year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • The week between Christmas and New Years off
  • Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits
  • Access to tuition discounts

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Hard Skills
Strategic PlanningAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingOrganizational GrowthMission AdvancementEngagement Strategy DesignPartnership DevelopmentPerformance MetricsData InsightsCoaching and Mentoring
Soft Skills
Relationship CultivationInfluencing SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationTeam EffectivenessCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
CRM Platforms
Industry Keywords
Southern Baptist ChurchesChurch RelationsMissionary ExperienceNonprofit LeadershipConstituent EngagementStrategic PartnershipsMission-Based StrategiesGlobal MissionsField PartnershipsComplex Partnerships