Clarkston Ministry Center Coordinator

The North American Mission Board; Clarkston, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Mission trips

Job summary

The North American Mission Board is seeking a Clarkston Ministry Center Coordinator to lead local ministry initiatives and mobilize volunteers at the Clarkston Ministry Center. You will partner with churches and ministry partners to advance compassion projects and strengthen community impact.

This role demands strong organizational skills, cross-cultural sensitivity, and the ability to translate ministry vision into actionable steps, timelines, and measurable outcomes within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in contextualized or cross-cultural ministry.
• Experience serving in ministry, missions, community engagement, volunteer coordination, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, deadlines, and details with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Advance Compassion Ministry Efforts: support ministry through assessment, training, partnership development, networking, and mobilization of churches and church planters.
• Support Networking and Partnerships: assist in developing connections among churches, partners, and church planters through tours, trips, events, and other opportunities.
• Grow Core Ministry Activities: help develop and support ministry activities serving the local community.
• Equip Churches and Partners: assist in equipping churches, partners, and volunteers for contextualized ministry.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Cross-cultural experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Clarkston Ministry Center Coordinator

LOCATION: Clarkston Ministry Center

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Ministry Center Director

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: No

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Yes

Join Us on a Purpose-Driven Mission to Serve and Restore - Ministry Center Coordinator Wanted!

At Send Relief, we’re more than an organization, we’re a family committed to faith-driven service, community transformation, and sharing the hope of Christ.

As the Ministry Center Coordinator at the Clarkston Ministry Center, you will help establish local ministry, coordinate compassion ministry among churches, mobilize volunteers, and provide operational leadership in support of Send Relief’s ministry objectives.

Your work will help meet needs, build meaningful relationships, equip churches and ministry partners, and create opportunities to share the gospel through contextualized compassion ministry.

About the Role

The Ministry Center Coordinator supports the Ministry Center Director and the Send Relief team by helping develop local ministry initiatives, coordinating compassion ministry efforts, strengthening relationships with churches and ministry partners, and mobilizing volunteers. This position will help grow core ministry activities and provide practical learning environments that equip churches, partners, and individuals to serve their communities effectively. The Ministry Center Coordinator will also maintain ministry metrics, support communication and networking efforts, and assist with the day-to-day operational needs of the Ministry Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Advance Compassion Ministry Efforts: Support compassion ministry through assessment, training, partnership development, networking, and mobilization of churches and church planters as part of a movement of restoration-based compassion ministry.
• Support Networking and Partnerships: Assist the Ministry Center and ministry partners in developing connections among churches, partners, and church planters through vision tours, mission trips, events, and other ministry opportunities.
• Grow Core Ministry Activities: Help develop and support ministry activities that serve the local community while providing practical learning environments for churches, partners, and individuals.
• Equip Churches and Partners: Assist in equipping churches, ministry partners, and volunteers to engage in contextualized compassion ministry that meets community needs and builds lasting relationships.
• Collaborate with Community Coalitions: Work with ministry partners and community coalitions seeking the good of individuals, families, and the broader community through service, relationship-building, and gospel engagement.
• Maintain Ministry Relationships: Establish and maintain appropriate communication and positive relationships with churches, ministry partners, volunteers, church planters, and other stakeholders contributing to Send Relief’s ministry.
• Maintain Strategic Metrics: Accurately maintain strategic ministry metrics within NAMB data systems and utilize online tools and applications to mobilize churches for compassion ministry.
• Provide Operational Support: Assist with Ministry Center operations, ministry events, volunteer coordination, and other activities that support the effectiveness of the Send Relief team.
• Additional Responsibilities: Complete other duties and tasks as assigned by Ministry Center leadership.

Ministerial Qualifications

Due to the ministerial nature and responsibilities of this role, the person serving as Ministry Center Coordinator must demonstrate a clear and compelling sense of God’s call to ministry leadership, consistent with Ephesians 4:1, 11–13; Acts 13:2; and Ephesians 3:8. The person filling this role must meet the biblical qualifications for ministry leadership as reflected in 1 Timothy 3:1–15 and Article VI of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in contextualized or cross-cultural ministry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience serving in ministry, missions, community engagement, volunteer coordination, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, deadlines, and details with strong follow-through.
• Ability to translate broad ministry vision into clear next steps, assignments, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and ability to move people and projects toward completion.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate challenges and identify practical solutions.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Cross-cultural ministry experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to remain flexible, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced ministry environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to use digital tools, online applications, and data systems to support ministry mobilization and reporting.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with ministry events, volunteer activities, and Ministry Center operations.

Christian Walk

• Evidence of a mature and growing Christian walk characterized by the principles reflected in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Personal wisdom and sufficiency grounded in Christ and the Word of God, with a life submitted to God’s authority.
• A daily soul-winning lifestyle.
• The ability to effectively lead others in prayer.
• Regular and generous giving to the work of the local church.
• A willingness and ability to apply Scripture to personal and professional situations.
• The ability to articulate Baptist theological convictions on a range of issues.
• Ministry conducted in keeping with the principles and spirit of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Active membership and involvement in a local Southern Baptist church, as time permits.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position is based at the Clarkston Ministry Center and involves physical requirements associated with ministry events, volunteer activities, community engagement, and general Ministry Center operations. The role may require standing, walking, lifting or moving light materials, and assisting with activities conducted both indoors and outdoors. The Ministry Center Coordinator must be willing to work flexible hours as ministry activities, events, mission trips, and community needs require.

Why Send Relief?

Join a purpose-driven organization dedicated to meeting needs, restoring lives, and sharing the hope of Christ through compassionate service and community engagement.

Send Relief offers:

• Opportunities to serve churches, volunteers, and communities through restorative compassion ministry.
• Support for your faith, ministry development, and professional growth.
• A collaborative, faith-based team environment.
• Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with churches and ministry partners.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities to participate in mission trips, ministry events, and community engagement.

A team culture built on integrity, teamwork, service, and purpose.

We work to support churches, pastors and missionaries who are reaching North America. We help churches meet needs through the compassion ministry of Send Relief and we help churches plant churches through Send Network. Our goal is to send the hope of the gospel to North America.