A Religious Leader or Professional leads religious services and provides spiritual guidance or counseling. Presents knowledge and interpretation of theological texts. May work in a non-denominational setting like a prison or hospital, or work for specific faith-based congregation or denomination and follow the practices of that faith.
The Church Engagement Director is responsible for managing their assigned portfolio of church relationships as part of a ministry-wide effort to raise East-West's level of church partnership engagement. They will take responsibility for supporting and accelerating movement in East-West fields by rallying active participants, including giving, long-term goers, mid-term goers, short-term goers, and pray-ers, to join our mission. They will work collaboratively with the Senior Director of Church Engagement and other team members to develop, define, and implement goals and integrated strategies to best accomplish East-West's vision for church partnership engagement. In this critical position, the effectiveness is measured by meeting regular church engagement goals, including launching new partnerships and deepening existing church partners' involvement. They will faithfully steward assigned church relationships, help raise the quality of church partnership engagement tools and resources, and tap into a vast network of church and non-profit organization leaders built over four decades. Utilizing innovative, pioneering approaches grounded in sound biblical principles and best practices that fit East-West's culture, they will ensure consistent messaging to effectively represent East-West's vision, mission, values, and Statement of Faith to external church partners. As an ambassador of faith in Christ and rooted in Biblical principles, this role will actively minister to EW leadership, staff, partners, and the community in a manner that exhibits Christ-character through personal and corporate spiritual disciplines. This is a fully support-raised role.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Capitalize on a large network of church leaders in order to engage with churches around the U.S. in exploration of engagement with East-West through: Personally connecting with and meeting with church leaders. Participating in conference/networking events Serve as a primary field advocate between U.S. Churches and assigned ministry fields. Act as an extension of the field team by building deep relationships with overseas staff to accurately represent their needs, culture, and vision to potential church partners. Utilize teaching, preaching, and training opportunities through leadership seminars, mission education/ seminars and preaching in local churches to introduce potential partners to East-West. Develop new engagement tools and presentations, participate in best-practice collaboration and/or train other interested church partnership practitioners. Lead 2-3 Short-term teams each year Participate in or lead East-West project teams and events that serve the organization. In collaboration with Field Leadership and the Recruitment Department, work to help mobilize long-term and mid-term goers. Advise, advocate for, and support the East-West Internship program Develop and maintain a network of personal support Qualifications BA degree or equivalent experience required 10+ years of ministry/nonprofit experience required Management experience Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ Demonstrates a healthy, growing spiritual life, including a servant attitude toward leadership responsibilities A baptized believer of Jesus Christ High commitment to, and practices, regular prayer and time in the Word Faithful member of a local church Experienced in sharing their faith with a clear, concise gospel message Experienced in effectively discipling new followers of Jesus Trained biblically and theologically Experienced in cross-cultural ministry
