Church Engagement Strategist

Location: Remote in GA or FL and secondary remote location

About the role

The Church Engagement Strategist combines strategic account management, ministry partnership development, and mobilization leadership. You'll provide concierge-level service to church leaders, helping them identify meaningful opportunities to engage with the International Mission Board's mission and strategic initiatives worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep, trust-based relationships with senior pastors, missions leaders, and key church influencers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between assigned churches and the IMB.
• Create customized engagement strategies tailored to each church's unique vision, culture, and capacity.
• Research church and denominational trends to identify opportunities for increased missions engagement.
• Inspire churches to expand their involvement in global missions through prayer, missionary sending, and financial support.
• Connect churches with missionaries, field initiatives, and strategic mission opportunities.
• Identify and cultivate new pathways for partnership and engagement.
• Manage communications, travel planning, CRM records, and engagement tracking.
• Serve as a bridge between church partners and missionaries serving around the world. Share stories of impact that demonstrate how church partnerships advance the gospel globally.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure churches receive timely resources, updates, and opportunities.
• Partner with fellow engagement strategists and ministry teams to share best practices and innovative ideas. Contribute to national engagement strategies and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of partnership activity and engagement outcomes.
• Assist in cross-functional collaboration to strengthen overall ministry effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and seminary training (MDiv or MRE) or equivalent missionary experience
• At least 5 years of relevant ministry, missions, church engagement, fundraising, business development, or relationship management experience
• Active membership in a Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) church
• Demonstrated passion for global missions and the Great Commission
• Outstanding relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively with pastors, church leaders, and diverse congregations
• Strong organizational, strategic thinking, and project management abilities
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities
• Experience working with CRM systems, dashboards, and data analysis tools
• Prior IMB field service experience
• Frequent domestic travel - up to approximately 40-50%
• International travel may be required

Benefits

• Medical insurance with choice of 3 plans, dental, vision, HSA and FSA benefit plans
• Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance coverage (employer paid) - with supplemental 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, plus 11 paid holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years
• Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits so you can experience mission life first hand by working with our teams overseas
• Access to tuition discounts

Pay

$74,489-$87,634 annually