Church Partnership Coordinator

Lifeline; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeline Children’s Services in Greenville, SC seeks a Partnership Manager to build and sustain relationships with church and community partners in the region. The role emphasizes ministry leadership, team development, and faithful representation of Lifeline in all engagements.

You will travel regionally to engage churches, support Lifeline’s mission, and collaborate with state leadership to expand gospel-centered services for vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related work is required.
• Travel within the regional area is required on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Build, cultivate, and manage relationships with new and existing church and community partners.
• Lead state team meetings and coordinate church partnership initiatives.
• Speak and preach in churches about Lifeline’s mission, empowering churches to support vulnerable children.
• Disciples employees for ministry growth aligning with Lifeline’s values.
• Represent Lifeline professionally in-person at events and partnerships.
• Support adoption services and outreach as needed.

Skills

Church partnerships

Public speaking

Team leadership

Discipleship

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Position Summary: Will be responsible for building, cultivating, and managing relationships with new and existing church partners and community partners in assigned state.

Primary Duties:

• To be a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ to co-workers, clients and ministry partners
• Actively leads the team in a manner aligned with scripture including, but not limited to, praying for and with them, sharing scripture in daily activities and leadership, modeling the character of Jesus Christ in interactions with team and any external clients, partners, vendors, etc.
• Disciples employees for the benefit of our ministry partners and clients.
• Aligns team dynamics, internal & external processes, and final product of team’s work with Biblical principles and with Lifeline’s Core Values
• Maintaining good relationships with co-workers, including solving all disputes in a Biblically prescribed fashion.
• Representingthe Agency in a professional manner in and away from the office
• Encourages and supports church engagement efforts, including live presence opportunities, adoption information meetings, and biblical teaching on caring for vulnerable children.
• When qualified by the state and as organizational needs require, may conduct home studies, post‑placement or post‑adoption reports, and other related adoption services for families within the assigned geographic area or across programs.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Support organizational events and outreach as needed.
• Contribute to a positive team culture rooted in compassion, respect, and excellence.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other member of the Executive Team.
• mission and vision of Lifeline Children’s Services
• Works to build new church and ministry partners and support current church partners
• Pursues opportunities to speak and preach in churches about Lifeline’s mission, equipping the church to bring Gospel Hope to vulnerable children
• Leads church partnership meetings for state team
• Disciples state team in church partnerships in conjunction with state director
• Works toward building and contributing to a strong ministry presence in and around assigned region through advocating for growth in all domestic and international program areas
• Makes regular contact with engaged churches to assess ongoing needs and opportunities for supportive services
• Collaborates with state director regarding needs/opportunities within the ministry and meeting region specific goals in connection with local churches
• Help organize local events at churches and Lifeline Children’s Services

Flexibility & Scope of Work

• This position is designed to function as a flexible, team‑based role in support of Lifeline’s mission and operational needs. While this job description outlines the primary responsibilities associated with the role, employees may be asked to assist with responsibilities across programs, service areas, or state initiatives based on organizational priorities, caseload demands, licensure qualifications, and supervisor direction.
• Any additional responsibilities assigned will be consistent with the employee’s role classification, training, licensure, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status and will not fundamentally change the nature of the position.

Education:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field, required

Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in related work, required

Professional office environment unless allowed under Remote Worker Policy .

Travel around the regional area is necessary from time to time.

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