Regional Director - East

CBMC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

CBMC Chattanooga seeks a Regional Director to provide strategic and relational leadership for a designated region, aligning with MVV, recruiting and developing leaders, and building sustainable leadership structures. Through coaching, city visitations, and training, you will empower leaders to multiply and advance CBMC’s mission in the marketplace.

You will travel up to 50% and work to grow ministry presence, engage staff and volunteers, and steward resources for regional impact and financial

Qualifications

• Must affirm and actively live out a personal faith in Jesus Christ, aligned with CBMC’s Statement of Faith.
• Must embrace and model CBMC’s mission of reaching men in the workplace for Christ.
• Must be male, consistent with CBMC’s identity as a men’s ministry.
• Demonstrates Biblical standards of integrity, humility, and servant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Regional Leadership and Coaching: Provide guidance, coaching, and encouragement to staff and volunteer leaders across the region to strengthen effectiveness.
• Leadership Identification and Development: Identify emerging leaders and mentor Area Leaders through a development roadmap.
• Relational Engagement and Regional Presence: Maintain relationships through visits and travel to support leaders.
• Ministry Expansion and Organizational Building: Identify opportunities for new area development and expand ministry presence.
• Strategic Communication and Influence: Lead conversations that reinforce the mission and drive alignment.
• Change Leadership and Organizational Alignment: Guide organizational change and priority implementation.
• Development and Funding Growth: Participate in fundraising to support ministry growth.

Skills

Leader of Leaders

Relational Leadership and Engagement

Coaching and Leadership Development

Accountability and Performance

Mission-Centered Discipleship

Leadership Presence

Care for Leaders and Teams

Collaboration and Trust Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: National Chattanooga - Chattanooga, TN 37411

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Information

Job Title: Regional Director

Reports To: Director of Ministry

Position Type & Status: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga (onsite) or Remote

Direct Reports: Yes

Purpose Statement

The Regional Director provides strategic and relational leadership for a designated region of CBMC. This role is responsible for driving unity and alignment with the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV); recruiting and developing leaders; building sustainable leadership structures; and ensuring financial health across the region. Through intentional relationship-building, city visitations, coaching, and training, the Regional Director ensures that an increasing number of leaders are identified, connected, engaged, trained, and multiplied to advance the mission of CBMC.

Essential Responsibilities

• Regional Leadership and Coaching

  Provide guidance, coaching, and encouragement to both staff leaders and volunteer leaders throughout the region, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and mission alignment. Engage in consistent mentoring, performance development conversations, and leadership support to strengthen regional effectiveness.

• Leadership Identification and Development

  Identify emerging leaders and potential staff and actively engage them in the CBMC Leadership Development process. Strategically mentor Area Leaders through a defined development roadmap while cultivating a strong pipeline of future leaders.

• Relational Engagement and Regional Presence

  Maintain strong relationships across the region through intentional one-on-one engagement, regular communication, and travel. Conduct consistent visits with leaders to provide encouragement, alignment, and strategic support.

• Ministry Expansion and Organizational Building

  Serve as a builder of ministry by strategically identifying opportunities for new area development and strengthening existing ministry presence. Align and deploy people and resources to maximize effectiveness and expand the reach and impact of the organization.

• Strategic Communication and Influence

  Lead influential conversations that inspire engagement, reinforce the organization’s mission and vision, and drive alignment among staff, volunteer leaders, and stakeholders. Demonstrate strong leadership and strategic communication to ensure clarity and direction across the region.

• Change Leadership and Organizational Alignment

  Lead and navigate organizational change with clarity and confidence, helping staff and volunteer leaders understand and implement evolving strategies, priorities, and initiatives.

• Development and Funding Growth

  Support the funding of ministry growth by participating in development activities and equipping leaders to engage in fundraising efforts. Help cultivate relationships that strengthen financial sustainability and expand ministry impact.

Qualifications

Faith & Character Requirements

• Must affirm and actively live out a personal faith in Jesus Christ, aligned with CBMC’s Statement of Faith.
• Must embrace and model CBMC’s mission of reaching men in the workplace for Christ.
• Must be male, consistent with CBMC’s identity as a men’s ministry.
• Demonstrates Biblical standards of integrity, humility, and servant leadership.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree
• Five to seven years of successful experience in sales or related field
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully manage a diverse range of tasks.

Skills & Competencies

• Leader of Leaders – Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, influence, and develop leaders—particularly business leaders—through relational leadership, coaching, and strategic engagement.
• Relational Leadership and Engagement – Proven ability to build, strengthen, and sustain meaningful relationships through intentional one-on-one engagement, regular communication, and travel to support leaders and regional initiatives.
• Coaching and Leadership Development – Skilled in coaching, motivating, teaching, and training leaders to enhance performance, deepen engagement, and strengthen alignment with the organization’s mission and objectives.
• Accountability and Performance Leadership – Ability to hold leaders accountable to expectations, goals, and organizational standards while maintaining a culture of encouragement, support, and growth.
• Mission-Centered Discipleship – Demonstrates an active commitment to the organization’s foundational focus of discipling men, modeling and encouraging spiritual and leadership development among those served.
• Leadership Presence and Experience – Brings demonstrated leadership experience, preferably within a business or marketplace environment, with the ability to engage and influence professional leaders.
• Care for Leaders and Teams – Consistently demonstrates proactive care and support for Area Directors, Area Leaders, and Field Partners, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and aligned with the mission.
• Collaboration and Trust Building – Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and cultivate long-term partnerships across teams.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to engage in personal fundraising and donor development.
• Commitment to ongoing personal growth and participation in CBMC programs and tools.
• Willingness and ability to travel for ministry events, training, and national meetings.

Core Values

MARCHES Commitments

• Mindset of Growth – Urgency, not satisfied with status quo, forward-thinking.
• Authentic – Vulnerable, caring, transparent, and real.
• Responsible – We do what we say, and we are accountable.
• Christ-Focused – Actively lives out faith in the workplace.
• Humbly Confident – Mature, competent, and selfless.
• Excellence Oriented – Strives to do the best work possible the first time.
• Servant Heart – Joyfully putting others first.

CBMC Core Values

• Jesus First – Intimacy with Jesus is at the heart of everything. We follow His lead, reflect His character, and keep Him central in all we do.
• Great Commission Driven – We exist to fulfill Jesus’s command to reach and disciple.
• Spiritual Multiplication – We seek spiritual multiplication to the 4th generation and beyond.
• Rooted in Relationships – We are passionate about life-on-life relationships and thrive in authentic, intentional community.
• Unity – we are together on one mission.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position requires routine use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in response to inquiries about CBMC and its ministry.
• Ability to operate standard technology (laptop, phone, etc.) effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $94,000 - $127,000
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with 6% employer match
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO package, plus additional sick leave
• Holidays: Paid holidays throughout the year
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Life & Disability: Employer-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing leadership training and personal growth

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a Christ-centered, relational team dedicated to transforming lives, families, and workplaces.