Church Engagement Associate

International Mission Board • Richmond, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you have a passion for strengthening relationships with local churches and helping them take their next step in fulfilling the Great Commission? The International Mission Board is seeking a Church Engagement Associate. This role serves as a connector, coach, and resource, empowering churches to engage more fully in God's work among the nations. The Church Engagement Associate represents IMB to a defined portfolio of churches, building meaningful relationships with pastors and church leaders while helping churches align their vision with IMB's global strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferred
• At least 3 years of related ministry, church engagement, mobilization, or customer relationship experience.
• Previous IMB field service experience, preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office and CRM systems such as Dynamics
• Active membership in a Southern Baptist Convention church
• Strong commitment to IMB's mission and Great Commission focus.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with pastors, church leaders, and ministry partners.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and departments.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Active membership in a Southern Baptist Convention church.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement customized engagement plans for assigned churches.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with pastors, staff, and lay leaders.
• Help churches align their mission's vision with IMB's global strategy.
• Guide churches through opportunities to serve alongside IMB teams.
• Support churches through connection, onboarding, equipping, and follow-up processes.
• Identify strategic partnership opportunities between churches and field teams.
• Promote IMB prayer initiatives, training resources, and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
• Coach churches on effectively utilizing available IMB resources.
• Coordinate missionary speaker opportunities for churches, campuses, and events.
• Partner with Church Engagement and broader IMB teams to advance organizational engagement strategies.
• Contribute to a unified and consistent church partnership experience.
• Maintain accurate records of church interactions, partnership activities, and key metrics.
• Support organizational reporting and engagement tracking effort.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with choice of 3 plans, dental, vision, HSA and FSA benefit plans (and more!)
• Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance coverage (employer paid) - with supplemental coverage available
• 403(b) Retirement Plan Savings - with 5% employer contribution plus up to a 4% matching contribution, fully vested after 3 years
• 21 days of paid time off accrued in the first year, plus 11 paid holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years
• Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits so you can experience mission life firsthand by working with our teams overseas
• Access to tuition discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level