Public Relations Officer

Responsibilities:

Evangelism & Gospel Outreach (40% of time):

• Actively share the Gospel message through personal interactions in the community
• Organize and lead door-to-door evangelism campaigns in surrounding neighborhoods
• Conduct street evangelism and public witnessing events
• Develop and implement creative evangelism strategies to reach different demographics
• Train and equip church members in personal evangelism and soul-winning
• Follow up with visitors, new converts, and people who express interest in the church
• Organize evangelistic events such as open-air crusades, community gatherings, and outreach programs
• Partner with local schools, businesses, and organizations for evangelistic opportunities
• Coordinate altar call follow-up and new believer discipleship programs
• Track evangelism efforts and conversions for ministry reporting

Community Engagement & Public Relations (25% of time):

• Build and maintain relationships with local government officials, business leaders, and community organizations
• Represent the church at community meetings, town halls, and public forums
• Develop strategic partnerships with schools, hospitals, prisons, and community centers
• Coordinate church participation in community festivals, fairs, and public events
• Serve as the church spokesperson for media inquiries and public statements
• Organize community service projects (food drives, neighborhood cleanups, charity events)
• Establish the church's presence and positive reputation in the local community
• Network with other churches and ministries for collaborative outreach
• Identify and pursue opportunities for community impact and service

Member Relations & Pastoral Care (20% of time):

• Maintain regular contact with church members through calls, messages, and visits
• Follow up with members who have been absent from services for two or more weeks
• Conduct home visits and hospital visits as needed
• Maintain confidential member database and contact records
• Assist in conflict resolution and member reconciliation when necessary
• Coordinate welcome processes for new members and visitors
• Plan and execute member engagement initiatives to strengthen community bonds

Communications Coordination & Support (10% of time):

• Collaborate with Content Creator to ensure evangelism campaigns are promoted on social media
• Provide content ideas, testimonials, and field reports to Content Creator
• Work with Admin to ensure website reflects current outreach programs and events
• Prepare written communications for print materials (flyers, newsletters, brochures, invitations)
• Write press releases and media announcements for major church events
• Coordinate messaging consistency across all church communication channels
• Provide feedback on digital content from an evangelism and community perspective

Event Planning & Execution (5% of time):

• Plan and coordinate evangelistic events and outreach campaigns
• Organize visitor welcome events and newcomer integration activities
• Coordinate logistics for community service projects and outreach programs
• Recruit and train volunteers for outreach events
• Evaluate event success and provide recommendations for improvement

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification of a BSC
• 1 year of previous experience in a similar role