Turn on the Tap and See What Happens

May 10, 2017

Turn on the Tap and See What Happens

May 10, 2017

Reach Beyond's César Cortez (right) with a local resident in Yalare check out one of the community's new faucets.

(May 10, 2017 - by Ralph Kurtenbach) The graphic on the screen at church featured a Bible with a faucet—or tap—attached to it, spewing out dollar bills. The pastor’s message on a section from the New Testament book of Titus emphasized the need for sound biblical doctrine. Then to contrast, he showed the faucet-Bible and commented on a spurious teaching that is circulating.

That faucet stuck out to me. I had just visited Yalare, a remote community in Ecuador’s coastal province of Esmeraldas. The folks there had helped Reach Beyond’s César Cortez and Edison Caiza put the final touches on a project followed by the big moment—turning on the tap—and inauguration of the clean water system.

What did people in Yalare want from their faucets? Clean water. That’s a lot different than praying that God would make me rich or buy me a Mercedes Benz.

As we visited, people expressed appreciation and we took photos. This was a significant advance in Yalare—clean water from a faucet at each resident’s house (those who elected to join the project). They had done it by themselves with motivation from their leaders and a system design by Cortez.

A young boy in Yalare draws water from a new tap

A young boy in Yalare draws water from a new tap

People—in Ecuador and everywhere—need clean water projects. In developing countries, half of the hospital beds are occupied by people suffering from maladies caused by water-transmitted diseases, according to WaterAid. Worldwide, diarrhea kills more children each year than AIDS, malaria and measles combined. Statistics reveal that annually about 700,000 children—nearly 2,000 a day—die because of unsafe water and poor sanitation.

Just over half of the world’s population has water piped to their homes. Yalare joined that group in March. In Ecuador’s highlands meanwhile, Loma de Pacay joined the “haves” of clean water to their homes in February.

Even amid these jarring realities, Cortez views water as a means not an end in itself. It is way to introduce people to Jesus and disciple those who’ve already met the one who declared, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink” (John 7:37, TLB).

As people of the Latin America Region mature in their biblical understanding, their grounding in the Bible is deepening. Their grasp of Latin American believers’ growing role in worldwide missions is also greater than ever before.

And sometimes the beginning to this broader view—this mission vision—begins with clean water pouring from a faucet.

Source: Reach Beyond

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.

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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.