Building Meaningful Relationships

January 23, 2023

Building Meaningful Relationships

January 23, 2023

young man looking at his phone in the Middle East It is a stunning reality that most people in the Middle East have never met a true follower of Jesus, and very few have ever had one as a friend.

The Apostle Paul wrote,“But how can they call on Him to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them?” — Romans 10:14 NLT

The Ephraim Project is a small group of Reach Beyond missionaries and dedicated volunteers who are building meaningful friendships with people from an unreached people group in the Middle East.

Conventional friendship evangelism requires being face-to-face in the same place at the same time, but this is difficult to achieve in places where traditional missionaries cannot go. The Ephraim Project team, however, is able to build friendships even though they aren’t located anywhere near the people they are trying to reach—they are many time zones away. And because of security concerns, they rarely even know what each other looks like.

Street evangelism efforts involve trying to talk to total strangers about Jesus. Yet with The Ephraim Project, unreached people come to us and say, “Can I practice my English with you?”

Public conversations within the social media group naturally lead to private conversations between learners and Ephraim Project staff. Friendships form, and they begin sharing pictures and texts.

It soon becomes apparent to them that something is different about The Ephraim Project team. They become trusted friends who are often told during private conversations, “You are the only person I can talk to.” Once trust is established, people feel free to talk about the challenges in their lives, talk about faith, and even ask spiritual questions. What an opportunity!

I love how The Ephraim Project allows anyone with a heart to reach people in the Middle East, to do so from their home, without ever having to quit their job, leave their family, raise missionary support, or learn a whole new language. It is an amazing way to do missions!

But the best part is seeing what God is doing. Many people are beginning to read portions of Scripture, and they are discovering the Good News of Jesus Christ. God is clearly at work, orchestrating events, conversations, and even dreams that lead people towards Him. Join us in praising God for each one who is choosing to follow Jesus and is now being discipled.

Director of Church & Donor Partnerships

Position Summary: The Director of Church & Donor Partnerships strengthens Reach Beyond’s ministry by cultivating purposeful, trust-based relationships with churches, pastors, donors, and mission-minded individuals. Serving as a storyteller, encourager, and connector, this role invites the Body of Christ to join in God’s mission to reach those with little or no access to the Gospel.

Working closely with the Mobilization and Development teams, this person helps raise up new workers, strengthen church partnerships, and resource strategic ministry initiatives—always with a posture of discernment, prayer, and long-term stewardship.

Location: Colorado Springs or remote

Employment Type: Full time with employer-paid benefits, including medical coverage, retirement plan, and paid time off.

What This Role Does (Core Responsibilities)

1. Church Partnership Development

This role serves as a relational bridge between Reach Beyond, churches, and missionaries.

The Director:

Maintains strong relationships with existing partner churches and develops 2–4 new church partnerships annually
Shares the vision of Reach Beyond, helping churches understand and engage with the needs of the unreached
Equips churches with resources that support missionaries and foster long-term, healthy partnerships
Collaborates closely with missionaries as they engage their sending and supporting churches

2. Donor Ministry & Stewardship

This role views donor relationships as ministry and discipleship, not transactions.

The Director:

Manages relationships with approximately 12 key donor accounts
Walks alongside donors with discernment—guiding them through education, cultivation, solicitation, and appreciation
Communicates clearly about ministry priorities, impact opportunities, and project funding goals
Maintains accurate, timely records in the donor management system to ensure thoughtful follow-up and accountability

3. Representation & Engagement

This role serves as a public voice and relational presence for Reach Beyond.

The Director:

Represents Reach Beyond at 3–5 regional or national events annually, with intentional follow-up for every connection
Communicates the story of God’s work in Reach Beyond through stage presentations, small groups, and media opportunities
Participates fully in staff meetings, chapels, retreats, and organizational prayer rhythms

4. Reporting, Collaboration & Administration

This role balances relational ministry with faithful stewardship and teamwork.

The Director:

Provides quarterly written reports tracking progress toward mobilization and development goals
Works closely with the Mobilization and Development Directors to align efforts and communicate organizational priorities
Upholds organizational policies and maintains healthy, proactive communication across teams

You must be authorized to work in the United States.

We participate in the federal E-Verify program. See more information at:

https://reachbeyond.org/e-verify-right-to-work.pdf
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Why Join Reach Beyond? At Reach Beyond, we cultivate a culture rooted in relationship, collaboration, and dependence on God. Our mission is to see unreached people transformed in Christ through media, healthcare, and community development. As the Director of Church & Donor Partnerships, you’ll play a vital role in advancing God's mission and have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while making a lasting global impact.

All applicants must be able to sign the Reach Beyond Statement of Faith.

Apply Now: Join us in fulfilling God’s calling to bring hope and transformation to the unreached. Complete the application here. Contact [email protected] if you have questions.