Sr. Director, Church Engagement

International Mission Board • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, Church Engagement provides visionary and strategic leadership for the IMB’s nationwide efforts to engage Southern Baptist churches in the missionary task. This role oversees a comprehensive engagement strategy reaching more than 47,000 churches across the Southern Baptist Convention, ensuring that every church is invited and equipped to pray, send, and give toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

Requirements

• Master's-level Seminary degree and/or Master's in Business Administration (MBA) , preferred
• At least eight years of related experience in missions or church leadership and strategic engagement background and deep understanding of SBC denominational culture and church life
• Demonstrated ability to set the strategic direction for a national engagement initiative and to execute that vision across a complex, multi‑layered organization
• Expertise in coaching, performance management, and building a collaborative, high‑performance culture that aligns with ministry excellence
• Ability to partner closely with senior IMB leadership, global personnel, and other U.S. Engagement teams to synchronize mobilization, communication, and partnership strategies
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to work effectively with internal departments and external constituencies.
• Deep understanding of the global “lostness” challenge and the ability to translate that vision into practical strategies that inspire churches to pray, send, and give.
• Experience creating awareness campaigns and mission‑opportunity pipelines that connect congregations with tangible outreach solutions.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, best‑practice adoption, and innovative problem‑solving in a fast‑changing ministry environment.
• Ability to travel up to 30% and work weekend and evening hours, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior missions experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and execution of the IMB’s U.S. church engagement strategy.
• Build and oversee a scalable structure to serve Southern Baptist churches of all sizes and giving capacities through three engagement tiers.
• Partner closely with IMB leadership, field personnel, and other U.S. Engagement teams to align mobilization, communication, and partnership efforts.
• Use data insights and relationship management tools to assess engagement health and prioritize efforts with top churches.
• Lead and develop a national team consisting of regional strategists and church network team.
• Drive church engagement outcomes aligned to IMB’s U.S. Engagement vision.
• Develop strategies and systems to enhance awareness of the global lostness (the world’s greatest problem—lostness) and connect churches to tangible solutions through IMB mission opportunities.
• Manage strategic church strategies, budgets, and performance metrics for national engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless communication, reporting, and alignment with broader IMB goals.
• Evaluate and refine strategies to maximize relational reach and return on investment.

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 first hand by working with our teams overseas
• Access to tuition discounts

What This Job Offers

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