Remote Senior Church Partnerships Strategist

IMB (International Mission Board); Oregon; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability & life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Volunteer mission trips

Tuition discounts

Benefits summary

Job summary

The International Mission Board is seeking a Senior Church Engagement Strategist to assess, strengthen, and grow relationships with key Southern Baptist churches, ensuring strategic alignment and maximizing partnership effectiveness in support of global missions.

Location flexibility: Remote in KY or TN; compensation ranges from $85,662 to $100,779 annually. The role emphasizes strategic partnerships, leadership mentoring, and cross-team collaboration to advance global missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seminary training (MDiv or MRE) or equivalent missionary experience.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in ministry, nonprofit leadership, church relations, strategic partnerships, or related fields.
• Proven ability to cultivate and steward high-value relationships with executive leaders and stakeholders.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills to inspire diverse audiences.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading through influence and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Knowledge of Southern Baptist churches and mission strategies.
• Experience coaching and mentoring team members.
• Ability to translate church knowledge into effective engagement approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of highly engaged Southern Baptist churches.
• Develop trust-based partnerships with pastors, mission leaders, and staff.
• Create customized engagement strategies aligned with each church's vision and capacity.
• Provide concierge-level support to strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Inspire church participation in prayer, giving, going, and sending.
• Connect church leaders with missionaries and field personnel.
• Facilitate complex partnerships across multiple churches and stakeholders.
• Recommend initiatives to increase church participation and impact.
• Provide insights to strengthen regional and national engagement efforts.
• Mentor and coach Church Engagement Strategists.

Skills

Relationship management

Strategic partnerships

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree; seminary training (MDiv or MRE) or equivalent missionary experience

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

The International Mission Board is seeking a Senior Church Engagement Strategist to assess, strengthen, and grow relationships with key Southern Baptist churches, ensuring strategic alignment and maximizing partnership effectiveness in support of global missions.

Location flexibility: Remote in KY or TN; compensation ranges from $85,662 to $100,779 annually. The role emphasizes strategic partnerships, leadership mentoring, and cross-team collaboration to advance global missions.