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Church Engagement Director

Plano, TX

The Church Engagement Director is responsible for managing their assigned portfolio of church relationships as part of a ministry-wide effort to raise East-Wests level of church partnership ...

East-West

Church Engagement Director

Plano, TX · On-site

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 ...

East-West

Church Engagement Director

Plano, TX

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 ...

World Renew

Church Relations Advisor

Byron Center, MI · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Church & Community Engagement (CaCE) - Constituency Relations (CORE) Team Reports To: Director, Church & Community Engagement Status: Full-Time, Exempt Location: In Person/Hybrid (U.S.) in Byron ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for church engagement in the United States is $77,797.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is church engagement?

Church Engagement refers to the strategies and activities that help connect individuals, groups, or communities with the mission, programs, and life of a church. This role often involves fostering relationships, encouraging participation in church events, supporting outreach initiatives, and facilitating communication between church leaders and members. The goal is to increase involvement, spiritual growth, and a sense of belonging within the church community. People in Church Engagement roles may also oversee volunteer coordination, small groups, and community service efforts.

What is the difference between Church Engagement vs Church Outreach?

AspectChurch EngagementChurch Outreach
Primary FocusBuilding relationships within the congregation and community to foster involvementExternally reaching out to non-members to invite participation and spread church messages
Work EnvironmentChurch offices, community events, small group settingsPublic events, community centers, outreach programs
Required SkillsInterpersonal skills, community building, communicationEvangelism, public speaking, networking

Church Engagement focuses on strengthening existing relationships within the church community and encouraging active participation. In contrast, Church Outreach emphasizes reaching out to non-members and the broader community to invite them to join or learn about the church. Both roles are vital for church growth but serve different purposes in community involvement and expansion.

What are some common challenges faced in a church engagement role, and how can I prepare for them?

In a Church Engagement role, one common challenge is building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse congregations while effectively communicating organizational goals. You may also encounter balancing competing priorities, such as coordinating outreach events, managing volunteer teams, and ensuring ongoing communication with church leaders. To prepare, it's helpful to develop strong interpersonal and organizational skills, be adaptable to different church cultures, and stay informed about best practices in community engagement. Regular collaboration with internal teams and church partners is essential for success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in church engagement, and why are they important?

To thrive in Church Engagement, you need strong relationship-building skills, a background in ministry or nonprofit work, and often a relevant degree such as theology or communications. Familiarity with church management software, CRM systems, and digital communication platforms is commonly expected. Excellent interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and organizational skills are vital soft skills for this role. These abilities are essential for fostering meaningful connections, coordinating outreach, and supporting the growth and mission of faith-based communities.
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Infographic showing various Church Engagement job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 31% Full Time, and 69% Part Time. Highlights an 84% In-person, 8% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,797 per year, or $37.4 per hour.

Church Engagement Director

East-West

Plano, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:

The Church Engagement Director is responsible for managing their assigned portfolio of church relationships as part of a ministry-wide effort to raise East-Wests 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

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