State Church Engagement Manager (GA, TN, or AL)

About the role

The State Church Engagement Manager increases engagement with and participation of SBC churches, associations, and their employees through member discovery and enrollment, education of members and ministry partners, and compensation planning, while serving as GuideStone’s representative within an assigned state.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with state convention, associational mission strategists, churches, and ministers across the state.
• Partner with Relationship Management to coordinate presence and services provided within the state.
• Represent GuideStone at SBC national, state, regional, and associational events to increase visibility and generate new opportunities.
• Proactively connect with prospective and current SBC churches and ministers to promote GuideStone products and services.
• Promote the SBC Church Retirement Plan and state convention-provided benefits for active members.
• Consult with churches and ministers on best practices in compensation design and market-based salaries and benefits.
• Cook up and conduct virtual and in-person training seminars in associations and regionally across the state.
• Promote Mission:Dignity by identifying potential recipients and donors.
• Engage prospective churches and members, guide them through the enrollment process, and connect with Financial Consultants.
• Create and equip GuideStone advocates among both state regional consultants and associational mission strategists.
• Maintain accurate and timely CRM records for all ministry partner interactions and meetings conducted.
• Promptly enter leads for prospects, members, and churches who demonstrate interest in GuideStone products and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years of SBC relations and/or financial services experience strongly preferred.
• Membership at an SBC church is required.
• Polished presentation skills and working knowledge of available resources for in-person and virtual presentations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the SBC Church Retirement Plan, as well as a working knowledge of other GuideStone retirement plans, health and other coverages, and P&C.
• Familiarity with ministerial tax issues and church reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office and GuideStone system applications.
• Confidentiality of personal and financial data for all members and churches as well as GuideStone business-related information.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Professional attire and appearance.
• Capacity for state-wide travel up to 40-50% of annual work schedule.
• Proficient skills in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and appropriate GuideStone system applications.