Bridge of Grace seeks their next CEO to continue their impactful community development in Southeast Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Bridge of Grace Ministries (BGM) is a Christian community development ministry dedicated to long-term neighborhood transformation in Southeast Fort Wayne, Indiana. Their heartbeat and mission is to uplift the community, empower disenfranchised groups, and restore hope through an innovative, holistic, and Gospel-centric approach to community development.
Unlike standard charity models that rely on transactional relief, Bridge of Grace employs asset-based community development. They do not focus on neighborhood deficits; instead, they build directly upon the existing talents, cultures, and inherent potential of the local residents. Reflective of their hearts for their mission, the Board and staff of BGM mostly live in the communities they serve, enabling the relationships and insight needed for transformational ministry.
The ministry operates with a healthy $1.7M annual budget and a staff of over 20 full-time employees, and maintains a portfolio of community assets, including more than 40 real estate properties, a local landscaping social enterprise, and a landmark $18M community facility.
Bridge of Grace seeks their next CEO to continue their impactful community development in Southeast Ft. Wayne, but also to scale their ministry to reach more vulnerable neighborhoods in their region. The ministry has strong operational stability and team continuity during this pivotal leadership search. The next CEO will step into a trusted and highly regarded organization, uniquely equipped to expand its transformative footprint across the region.
The next Chief Executive Officer will assume overall administrative, operational, visionary, and fund-development responsibility for Bridge of Grace Ministries. Working in close concert with an engaged and aligned Board of Directors, the CEO will inherit a passionate staff and steer the ministry toward its next chapter of scalable impact.
Because their approach is rooted in deep relationships with the communities they serve, and their growth has been the result of responding to immediate and strategic neighborhood needs, the primary objective for the first 12 to 18 months will be relationship building with the community, continued fundraising, operational and systems improvements, and programmatic refinement. Looking towards the future, the incoming leader will be tasked with building a comprehensive, multi-year strategic plan, optimizing internal systems, and elevating employee benefits to support the dedicated staff.
Expected Compensation: $130,000 to $135,000.