Church Engagement Director, northwest Indiana; part-time

Reports to:
Development Director

Location:
Hebron, IN (ECM US Office), remote, or hybrid; must live in or close to the NWI Region

Schedule: ~20 hours/week (Mon–Thurs 8:30a-1p CT; occasional Sundays/evenings)

Compensation:
Support-raising role (minimum 50% of wages raised by staff member)

The Church Engagement Director builds and strengthens partnerships between ECM and churches by cultivating new relationships, deepening existing ones, and connecting churches to meaningful ministry opportunities.

• Identify and connect with new churches
• Build and maintain relationships with existing church partners
• Present ECM’s mission and partnership opportunities
• Recruit and support church liaisons/primary contacts

• Research and pursue grant opportunities
• Write, submit, and track grant proposals and reports
• Maintain grant calendar and supporting documentation

• Plan and coordinate mission trips (logistics, communication, budgets)
• Support participant fundraising and preparation
• Manage pre- and post-trip communication and reporting

• Collaborate on fundraising strategy and events
• Maintain accurate church and donor records
• Participate in team meetings and organizational activities

• Committed Christian aligned with ECM’s mission, values, and Statement of Faith
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Experience in fundraising or nonprofit development preferred
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and dependable
• Comfortable with basic office and database tools

Domestic travel at least twice monthly (primarily Midwest, occasional out-of-state)

Occasional international travel (Africa) as needed

Resume and Cover Letter may be submitted to developmentdirector

A Church Engagement Director (part‑time) plays a vital role in strengthening relationships between ministries and local congregations. This position is ideal for mission‑minded leaders who thrive in building partnerships, mobilizing volunteers, and inspiring churches to engage more deeply in Kingdom work.

Churches today seek trusted partners who can help them expand their outreach, support global missions, and engage their congregations in hands‑on service. A dedicated Church Engagement Director helps bridge that gap by:

• Strengthening church partnerships — cultivating long‑term relationships with pastors, ministry leaders, and congregations.
• Coordinating volunteer engagement — helping churches mobilize teams for local and global ministry initiatives.
• Supporting mission awareness — sharing stories, resources, and opportunities that inspire deeper involvement.
• Expanding ministry visibility — representing the organization at events, services, and community gatherings.

While each ministry may have unique expectations, successful Church Engagement Directors often demonstrate:

• A passion for church ministry and community outreach
• Strong relationship‑building and communication abilities
• Experience in church leadership, missions, or nonprofit engagement
• Organizational skills for coordinating events and volunteer activities
• A commitment to advancing Christ‑centered ministry work

This role focuses on connecting with churches across Northwest Indiana—an area rich with diverse congregations, community needs, and ministry opportunities. A Church Engagement Director (part‑time) in this region helps unify churches around shared mission goals and equips them to serve both locally and globally.