Application Guide

How to Apply for Church Engagement Officer - Western US

at Agape International Missions

🏢 About Agape International Missions

Agape International Missions (AIM) is a faith-driven nonprofit rescuing and restoring victims of human trafficking in Southeast Asia and Central America. Working here means joining a dedicated team that combines spiritual purpose with measurable impact, offering the chance to see lives transformed through strategic partnerships.

About This Role

As Church Engagement Officer, you'll build and nurture relationships with churches across the Western US, guiding them from awareness to active partnership. Your work directly fuels rescue missions and community healing, with a clear revenue goal of $400,000 that grows annually.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start with prayer and review of the day's church contacts. Morning might involve a virtual meeting with a church missions pastor to discuss a new partnership, followed by drafting a tailored proposal. Afternoons could include analyzing portfolio progress, preparing a Sunday sermon presentation, or traveling to a regional church event. Evenings often involve follow-up emails and updating CRM records.

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🎯 Who Agape International Missions Is Looking For

  • Proven fundraiser with 3+ years in development, managing a portfolio of $400K+ and using a moves management process to deepen partnerships.
  • Church insider—ideally with pastoral or leadership experience—who understands church culture, decision-making, and how to inspire congregations.
  • Excellent communicator who can craft mission-aligned messages that connect giving to life-changing outcomes, both in writing and in person.
  • Self-motivated remote worker comfortable with travel (up to 40%) to visit churches and represent AIM at events.

📝 Tips for Applying to Agape International Missions

1

Highlight specific examples of moving church partners through a strategic engagement process (e.g., from initial contact to major gift or multi-year commitment).

2

Quantify your fundraising success: mention dollar amounts raised, portfolio size, and year-over-year growth, especially with faith-based donors.

3

Show your understanding of church culture by referencing your own church involvement or leadership roles, and how you've aligned mission with generosity.

4

Tailor your cover letter to AIM's Christian mission—express personal alignment with their anti-trafficking work and how faith informs your fundraising.

5

Prepare a brief (1-page) sample church engagement plan for a hypothetical Western US church, outlining steps from introduction to sustained partnership.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for ending human trafficking and how it aligns with AIM's Christian mission.", 'Proven track record in church fundraising, with specific numbers and examples of growing partnerships.', 'Experience with strategic engagement or moves management in a development context.', 'Your ability to work remotely and travel, and your understanding of Western US church dynamics.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study AIM's website, especially stories of rescued individuals and their aftercare programs (e.g., restoration homes, economic empowerment).
  • → Review AIM's church partnership page to understand current engagement levels and available resources (sermon kits, mission trips, etc.).
  • → Read recent annual reports or impact updates to grasp the scale of their work and key metrics (number rescued, churches partnered).
  • → Familiarize yourself with the Western US church landscape—denominational trends, social justice engagement, and typical giving patterns.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience with moves management: how do you move a church from awareness to active partnership?
2 How would you approach a church that has never supported anti-trafficking work? What steps would you take?
3 Tell us about a time you exceeded a fundraising goal. What strategies did you use?
4 How do you integrate your faith into your professional fundraising role?
5 What do you know about AIM's rescue and aftercare model? How would you communicate that to a church audience?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing too much on secular fundraising techniques without integrating the faith-based mission—AIM wants a candidate who sees fundraising as ministry.
  • Being vague about church experience—if you lack pastoral background, emphasize deep church involvement or volunteer leadership.
  • Overlooking the remote/travel aspect—failing to show you can work independently and manage your schedule effectively.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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