Head of Church Engagement – World Vision Canada

Head of Church Engagement – World Vision Canada

This executive search is conducted by Nelson/Kraft & Associates on behalf of World Vision Canada

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

World Vision Canada (WVC) is looking for a relational and growth oriented executive leader with a passion for partnering with churches to join their team as Head of Church Engagement.

As Head of Church Engagement, you are responsible for the development and execution of the Regional Church Engagement strategy in support of the Marketing strategy. You will create and manage a plan for engagement with churches across Canada which will be executed by the team. You will also manage a consultative relationship model to open new doors to churches and denominations on a regional level with a goal of developing relationships, understanding their interests and needs, and building mutually beneficial partnerships with Canadian churches and Christian organizations with financial and non-financial goals.

If you are a seasoned church leader and strategy executor with values that align with the convictions and goals of World Vision Canada, we would love to hear from you!

 

WHO WE ARE

World Vision Canada is a global relief, development, and advocacy organization. Our focus is helping the world’s most vulnerable girls and boys overcome poverty and experience fullness of life.

WHAT WE DO

Grounded in more than 70 years of experience and expertise, World Vision works alongside communities, supporters, partners, and governments to change the way the world works for children, focusing on three specific areas: emergency relief, transformational development, and promotion of justice.

WHY WE DO IT

We are inspired and motivated by our Christian faith. We believe in upholding, restoring, and honouring the dignity and value of every human being, and we work alongside the most vulnerable as a demonstration of God’s love.

World Vision serves all people—without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

OUR HISTORY

For more than 70 years, World Vision has been committed to protecting and caring for children and those in need. From our founder Bob Pierce giving the last $5 in his pocket to help care for an abandoned Chinese girl in 1947, to then-CEO Stan Mooneyham purchasing a large ship in 1979 to rescue refugee families stranded at sea in Vietnam, World Vision has gone where others would not. Even in the places where it is hardest to be a child, God is there—and we should be there too. So, our mission continues.

Foundation of World Vision: 1950s

Bob Pierce founded World Vision three years after he came face to face with an abandoned child and chose not to look away. Determined the last $5 in his pocket wasn’t enough, he knew more people had to be involved for a long-term solution and broader impact. Initially based in the state of Oregon, the organization focused on missions service for emergencies in East Asia.

Our global impact today

Today World Vision has become the largest Christian international non-governmental organization working in nearly 100 countries worldwide. In 2022 alone, World Vision supported around 30 million people through 59 global emergency responses, provided 10.3 million people with food, and helped 3 million people to gain access to clean water. Through Child Sponsorship, 3.2 million vulnerable children were given a second chance in life.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep commitment to WVC’s mission with a thorough theological understanding of poverty and injustice.

• Biblical or Pastoral Theology degree.

• Minimum of 5 (10, preferred) years of church ministry leadership experience; denominational leadership experience, an asset.

• Experience building working relationships among senior church leaders from a variety of faith communities.

• Experience developing exceptional teams with proven results.

• Exceptional networking skills.

• Strong understanding of diverse Christian traditions and churches.

• Expertise in working with church leaders in a variety of church environments.

• Understanding and empathy towards the needs and issues of church leaders and the ability to meet those needs.

Location: Ontario (GTA, preferred)

Application Deadline: open until a suitable candidate is found

Start Date: TBD

Salary Range: $100,000 – $115,000

APPLY online at nelsonandkraft.com/jobs with your cover letter and resume. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

ABOUT US

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is an executive consulting firm that specializes in working with not-for-profits and for-profit businesses across Canada, assisting them in the placement of senior executives and directors.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. welcomes and encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices, and will only make distinctions among interested applicants in accordance with the applicable Human Rights legislation.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. also welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.