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Meet Christian Adoption Services

Christian Adoption Services (CAS) is a Christ-centered, full service adoption ministry of Baptist Children’s Home of North Carolina (BCH) called to work with and serve expectant mothers who have decided to place their baby for adoption. CAS also works with hopeful adoptive families to screen and prepare them for the process and purpose of their journey. CAS cares for the vulnerable and connects children with loving, Christian forever families. Founded in 1979, the agency has assisted in the placement of over 2,000 children into loving, Christian families. Acquired by BCH, CAS serves both expectant mothers and families looking to adopt, acting as a leader in connecting forever families with mothers in crisis. At its core, they believe that every child deserves a permanent, loving family, and every woman facing an unplanned pregnancy deserves dignity, clarity, and support.

About the Executive Director of Adoption Services

The Executive Director of Adoption serves as the primary external leader and public representative of Christian Adoption Services (CAS), a ministry of Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina (BCH). This leader provides strategic oversight for the ministry, cultivating relationships with churches, donors, and community partners while championing fundraising and development efforts. As the chief advocate for CAS, the Executive Director also ensures the ministry's mission, culture, and operations are effectively aligned and integrated within the broader vision and structure of Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina.

The Executive Director of Adoption Services' responsibilities include:

Vision & Strategic Leadership

• Provide visionary leadership that advances the Christ-centered mission of Christian Adoption Services while championing the sanctity of life.
• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan that drives organizational growth and expands adoption impact year over year.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, program expansion, and national growth.
• Ensure alignment with the mission, vision, and leadership of Baptist Children's Homes.

Operational Leadership

• Provide executive oversight of all adoption operations, ensuring excellence, consistency, compliance, and accreditation.
• Lead the successful completion of approximately 60 adoptions annually while maintaining the highest ethical and clinical standards.
• Establish key performance indicators, monitor outcomes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and international adoption laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with foster care, residential care, and other BCH ministries to provide coordinated services.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of ministry leaders, clinicians, and administrative staff.
• Build a Christ-centered culture characterized by compassion, accountability, excellence, and servant leadership.
• Provide coaching, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Encourage spiritual growth and faith integration throughout the organization.

Fundraising & Donor Advancement

• Lead all adoption-related fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
• Cultivate, steward, and solicit major donors, churches, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Partner with Baptist Children's Homes' development team to execute annual and long-term fundraising initiatives.
• Represent the ministry at donor meetings, speaking engagements, and fundraising events.
• Develop diversified revenue streams that ensure long-term financial sustainability.

Financial Stewardship

• Lead the annual budgeting process and oversee financial performance.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Participate in organizational planning, reporting, and governance processes.

External Leadership & Advocacy

• Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for Christian Adoption Services.
• Build strategic relationships with churches, referral partners, child welfare organizations, and Christian ministry leaders.
• Advocate for ethical, Christ-centered adoption practices nationally.
• Support public relations, communications, and organizational reputation.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Executive Director of Adoption Services:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Nonprofit Leadership, or a related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of 10 years of executive or senior leadership experience within adoption, child welfare, or a related nonprofit organization.
• Experience leading teams of 25 or more employees.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational growth and strategic initiatives.
• Proven fundraising success, including major donor cultivation and relationship management.
• Experience managing organizational budgets and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of adoption regulations, licensing, accreditation, and best practices.
• Experience leading a national or multi-state organization preferred.
• Experience serving within a larger ministry or complex organizational structure preferred.
• Licensed social work or clinical background preferred.
• Existing relationships within Christian, adoption, or child welfare networks preferred.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• Deep commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with the Baptist Children's Homes Statement of Faith.
• Passion for the sanctity of life and Christian adoption ministry.
• Exceptional executive leadership and strategic planning abilities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in public speaking and representing an organization externally.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Financial acumen with strong budgeting and resource stewardship experience.
• Excellent relationship builder with donors, churches, ministry leaders, and strategic partners.
• Ability to manage complex operations while maintaining compliance and organizational excellence.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and standard business technologies.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when needed.

What it's like to live in The Piedmont Triad, NC

Christian Adoption Services offers the opportunity to serve while enjoying life in one of North Carolina's most desirable and fast-growing regions. The Executive Director of Adoption may choose to live in the Piedmont Triad (Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, and Thomasville) or the greater Charlotte area—each offering a unique blend of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life.

The Piedmont Triad is known for its welcoming communities, excellent schools, thriving healthcare and business sectors, and a cost of living that remains significantly lower than many comparable metropolitan areas. High Point, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem each offer distinct personalities—from vibrant downtown districts and nationally recognized universities to family-friendly neighborhoods, local restaurants, arts, and outdoor recreation. The region is home to High Point University, Wake Forest University, and several major employers, creating an atmosphere of innovation and steady growth.

For those drawn to a larger metropolitan setting, Charlotte is one of the nation's fastest-growing cities. As a major financial, healthcare, and technology hub, Charlotte offers world-class dining, professional sports, cultural attractions, an international airport with convenient travel options, and countless neighborhoods that appeal to young professionals, families, and empty nesters alike.

Whether you prefer the pace of a thriving metropolitan city or the charm and affordability of the Triad, North Carolina provides an exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy four distinct seasons, abundant parks and lakes, access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast within a few hours' drive, and a strong sense of community that makes it an ideal place to live, raise a family, and build a meaningful career.