Ministry Partnership and Church Engagement Manager

Position:
Ministry Partnerships and Church Engagement Manager

Department:
Ministry & Community Engagement

Term:
Permanent, Full Time (40 hours/week)

Reports to:

Director, Ministry & Community Engagement

Location:

Langley, BC

Salary range: $65,000 -$70,000 per annum

About Us
Focus on the Family Canada is a Christian not-for-profit dedicated to helping families thrive since 1983. Through our programs, resources, and initiatives, we support individuals and families in navigating life's challenges with faith, resilience, and love. Rooted in biblical values, we believe in fostering strong, healthy relationships and empowering communities through compassionate and faith-based support. Learn more at

About the Opportunity
The Ministry and Community Engagement department advances Focus on the Family Canada’s mission by strengthening relationships with churches, denominations, ministry networks, pastors, volunteers, and ministry leaders across Canada. The department promotes Focus Canada’s resources, supports clergy and ministry leaders through care-based initiatives, and oversees retreat ministries that provide renewal, refreshment, and pastoral care.

The Ministry Partnerships and Church Engagement Manager establishes and cultivates relationships with Christian leaders, pastors, churches, and ministry organizations, serving as a key representative at strategic meetings, speaking engagements, conferences, and other ministry and community gatherings. Through making connections, this role also identifies new partnership opportunities and provides leadership and strategic direction for new and existing departmental programs and initiatives.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven team that makes a tangible difference in the lives of families.

Work in an organization that prioritizes faith, social responsibility, and holistic family support.

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Enjoy generous paid time off and leave to ensure you have time to recharge.

Comprehensive extended health benefits to promote physical and mental well-being

Provision of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including counseling to support mental health.

Enjoy store discount for staff to all Focus on the Family resources and materials.

RRSP Matching starting at 5% after a year of continuous employment to help plan your financial future.

What’s the job?
Strategic Ministry and Community Engagement

Grow Focus Canada's reach, influence, and ministry impact by establishing & strengthening strategic relationships with churches, denominations, ministry networks, Christian schools, and other ministry partners across Canada.

Strong understanding of the theological distinctives, structures, and relational dynamics of denominational and ministry partners to support effective collaboration.

Identify annual goals and identify expansion opportunities for the Impact Teams volunteer program.

Success looks like:

A comprehensive database of churches, denominations, educational institutions, ministry networks, and parachurch organizations that engage with Focus on the Family Canada is created and maintained.

Increased engagement with Focus Canada resources, programs, and ministry initiatives with strong understanding of the issues facing the local church in Canada.

Positive partner satisfaction and retention.

Relational Development & Networking

Identify, develop, and support partnerships that advance organizational priorities, ministry programs, and long-term ministry impact.

Promote core ministry initiatives, including Kerith Ministry Leaders Retreats, Hope Restored, Journey to Us, and other relevant resources, to denominations, ministry networks, Christian schools, and post-secondary institutions.

Success looks like:

New strategic relationships and partnership opportunities are identified and developed.

Expansion of Focus Canada Resource Centres and strategic church engagement initiatives.

Increased participation in Clergy Care and related ministry programs.

Increased formal partnership agreements with churches, denominations, networks, and ministry organizations.

Public Representation and Speaking Engagements

Represent Focus…