Senior Lending Officer

People Architects

. Assist stable and growing congregations in increasing missional impact through education and training from CB&LF, Love of Church, and other sources .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong understanding of church legacy and renewal, with the ability to articulate a theological perspective on mission. Proficient in research, communication, and collaboration to support congregational transformation and strategic asset management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Theological Understanding Of MissionResearch And Data AnalysisExcellent Communication SkillsOrganizational Renewal StrategiesTechnology And Computer Literacy

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Hard Skills

ResearchData AnalysisCreative WritingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDigital Resource CreationReal Estate ManagementTraining DevelopmentMission-Aligned Strategy

Soft Skills

Sensitivity To DiversityStrong Work EthicFlexibilityPositive AttitudeCollaboration

Industry Keywords

United Church Of ChristCongregational SupportLegacy Sustainability ModelMission ImpactPolity And StructuresPluralismMissional ImpactCB&LFLove Of ChurchStrategic Assets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist stable and growing congregations in increasing missional impact through education and training from CB&LF, Love of Church, and other sources
Work with UCC Conferences, the Council of Conference Ministers, Associations, congregations, and clergy to support closing congregations and preserve their enduring legacies
Help discern mission-aligned real estate disposition strategies
Coordinate creation of a comprehensive digital and physical UCC Real Estate and Strategic Assets resource
Provide best practices for managing, deploying, and preserving church real estate and other strategic assets
Collaborate with CB&LF staff to create trainings and narratives centered on a Theology of Mission
Facilitate access to Love of Church resources
Develop a Legacy Sustainability Model preserving the financial and missional DNA of concluding congregations
Collaborate with the Senior Data Analyst and CARD to research closing UCC congregations, identify patterns, inform support and training, and highlight transformation narratives
Facilitate UCC-wide communication with Marketing & Communications to promote legacy and renewal resources through UCC News and other media outlets
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree and other related experience and/or training
Personal interest in and commitment to church legacy and renewal from a biblical/theological perspective
Commitment to and theological understanding of mission
Ability to articulate and witness to one’s faith perspective
Understanding of the polity and structures of the United Church of Christ
Ability to conduct research, identify patterns in organizational renewal, and collaborate with data analysts to produce reports, articles, and presentations
Excellent communication skills, including creative writing and articulate, engaging public speaking
Sensitivity to working in diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious settings
Commitment to pluralism in the workplace and in one’s understanding of mission
High competency in technology and computer literacy
Strong work ethic and willingness to work a flexible schedule
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and remain motivated and positive
Well organized, detail-oriented, and exceptional time management
Flexibility to travel for meetings and consultations with local congregations and Conferences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-paid health benefits
Employer-paid dental benefits
Employer-paid pension benefits
Employer-paid life benefits
Employer-paid disability benefits
Hybrid work schedule