State Church Engagement Manager (GA, TN, or AL)

GuideStone Financial Resources•TN Remote, TN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

GuideStone is seeking a State Church Engagement Manager to increase engagement with and participation of SBC churches, associations, and their employees. This role involves member discovery and enrollment, education of members and ministry partners, and compensation planning, while serving as GuideStone’s representative within an assigned state (Georgia, Tennessee, or Alabama). The position requires a strong presence at the assigned state convention office and equips advocates among convention, regional, and associational leaders. The role is based in Georgia, Tennessee, or Alabama, with a preference for candidates living within commuting distance of the Baptist state convention office of their assigned state.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
5 years of SBC relations and/or financial services experience strongly preferred.
Membership at an SBC church is required.
Polished presentation skills and working knowledge of available resources for in-person and virtual presentations.
Comprehensive knowledge of the SBC Church Retirement Plan, as well as a working knowledge of other GuideStone retirement plans, health and other coverages, and P&C.
Familiarity with ministerial tax issues and church reporting requirements.
Proficiency in MS Office and GuideStone system applications.
Confidentiality of personal and financial data for all members and churches as well as GuideStone business-related information.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Professional attire and appearance.
Capacity for state-wide travel up to 40-50% of annual work schedule.
Proficient skills in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and appropriate GuideStone system applications.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Candidates living within commuting distance of the Baptist state convention office of assigned state (Alpharetta, GA; Franklin, TN; Prattville, AL) have a strong preference.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain strong relationships with state convention, associational mission strategists, churches, and ministers across the state.
Partner with Relationship Management to coordinate presence and services provided within the state.
Represent GuideStone at SBC national, state, regional, and associational events to increase visibility and generate new opportunities.
Proactively connect with prospective and current SBC churches and ministers to promote GuideStone products and services to help enhance financial security and resilience (i.e., retirement, wealth management, health plans and other coverages, property, and casualty where available, institutional investing, and Mission:Dignity).
Promote the SBC Church Retirement Plan and state convention-provided benefits for active members.
Consult with churches and ministers on best practices in compensation design and market-based salaries and benefits.
Coordinate and conduct virtual and in-person training seminars in associations and regionally across the state (i.e., Navigating Ministerial Compensation, Intro to GuideStone Products & Services, Planning & Saving Retirement, etc.).
Promote Mission:Dignity by identifying potential recipients and donors.
Engage prospective churches and members, guide them through the enrollment process, and connect with Financial Consultants.
Onboard potential Financial Foundations candidates where applicable.
Create and equip GuideStone advocates among both state regional consultants and associational mission strategists.
Maintain accurate and timely CRM records for all ministry partner interactions and meetings conducted.
Promptly enter leads for prospects, members, and churches who demonstrate interest in GuideStone products and services.