Executive Director of Church Engagement

Reports to

Senior Vice President, Strategic Programs (SVP-SP)

Regional Directors of Church Engagement (currently
2);
Director of Abortion Recovery & Care;
Director of Abundant Life Prayer Network and Volunteers.

The Executive Director of Church Engagement (EDCE) provides vision, strategy, and oversight to maximize church engagement that advances Care Net’s Gospel‑centered, pro‑abundant‑life mission. The EDCE casts a compelling vision for pastors, denominational leaders, and congregations and serves as a key public communicator for church‑facing initiatives. The EDCE leads the national Church Engagement (CE) teams—including Making Life Disciples (MLD), Abortion Recovery & Care (ARC), and Abundant Life Prayer Network (ALPN)—to recruit, equip, and mobilize churches for compassionate, long‑term discipleship of women and men facing pregnancy decisions.

• Growth:
  Year‑over‑year increase in church partnerships and MLD/ARC/ALPN implementations across denominations and regions.
• Mobilization: A high‑performing, inter‑denominational network (Regional Directors, high‑impact volunteers) actively serving churches, pregnancy centers, and mobile units.
• Quality & Retention:
  Clear “moves management” plans and Hub Spot usage that improve acquisition, engagement, and long‑term retention of church partners.
• Alignment:
  Strong cross‑functional collaboration (Center Services, ICU Mobile, Marketing & Communications) that accelerates church‑facing initiatives and program implementation.
• Impact:
  Documented outcomes, discipleship connections, and client care stories that reflect Care Net’s pro‑abundant‑life vision.

• Strategy & Leadership:
  Set and steward the national CE strategy and annual plan in alignment with Care Net’s mission, vision, MLD, ARC, and organizational objectives. Articulate and continually cast vision that inspires adoption of MLD, ARC, and ALPN across diverse denominational contexts; translate vision into clear roadmaps and measurable goals. Maintain expert awareness of local, regional, and national pro‑life issues to identify opportunities for Gospel‑centered church engagement.
  
  Lead with a culture of prayer, integrity, excellence, and compassionate service.
• Church Recruitment, Engagement & Retention:
  Build and manage a national portfolio of denominational and associational partners; secure multi‑year promotional agreements for MLD, ARC, and related church initiatives. Establish annual CE goals and KPIs; oversee “moves management” for the full partner lifecycle (prospect, launch, growth, retention). Deepen relationships with key pastors, denominational leaders, and influencers through regular meetings and strategic initiatives. Partner with Marketing & Communications to strengthen church‑facing content, campaigns, and resources;
  
  translate data into actionable plans that improve acquisition and retention. Leverage Hub Spot for pipeline, activity tracking, forecasting, task management, and reporting—ensuring data is accurate, timely, and actionable. Collect, curate, and archive spiritual‑impact stories for use across Care Net channels.
• Team Leadership & Field Network:
  Recruit, lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team of Regional Directors; guide them to recruit, train, and support Area Coordinators and volunteer teams. Provide playbooks, training, and tools that equip staff and volunteers to recruit, select, equip, and lead high‑impact church volunteers for MLD/ARC, prayer support, and broader engagement. Equip the team to vision‑cast effectively, ensuring message discipline, theological clarity, and contextualization across denominations and cultures.
  
  Monitor regional performance; remove obstacles; align resourcing to growth opportunities by denomination and geography.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  With Center Services and ICU Mobile Teams, help pregnancy centers establish and scale discipleship connections with churches—prioritizing MLD‑centered ministry models that provide ongoing care and discipleship. Support strategic churches interested in launching or strengthening Care Net‑affiliated pregnancy centers (including church‑co‑located centers) or…