NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 3/27/25)—The Board of Managers of the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB) of the American Baptist Churches is currently conducting a search for the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization. Highlights from the detailed position specifications for the CEO search include:

Position Summary: The CEO of The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board of The American Baptist Churches (MMBB) is responsible for directing the work of MMBB, administering its benefit plans and services, managing its assets, and providing leadership to their Board of Managers on policies and strategies to fulfill MMBB’s mission.

Organizational Heritage: The next CEO will inherit an organization with a 100-year heritage, a strong board and management team, and a solid financial position. The new CEO will lead the ongoing evolution of the organization, capitalizing on opportunities in an increasingly competitive pension and benefits landscape.

Responsibilities: The CEO’s responsibilities include developing and implementing a vision and strategy, providing exemplary leadership, overseeing an effective benefits organization, and ensuring the strong financial health of MMBB. The CEO will also work with the Board in overseeing board development, governance, and education.

Candidate Experience: The ideal candidate should have a broad executive management background in financial services and/or benefits, experience leading highly effective service businesses, expertise in managing a complex organization, and a proven track record of achieving organizational goals while maintaining financial accountability. The candidate will be an active member of the American Baptist Church.

Personal Characteristics: The CEO should possess personal characteristics such as an understanding and appreciation of a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, a drive for excellence, the ability to lead and represent the organization effectively, and the ability to inspire others to perform at a higher level.

Interested candidates should submit their qualifications to:

Anne F. Keating
Fraser Keating Associates, LLC
230 Park Avenue – Third Floor West
New York, NY 10169
Telephone: 917-207-1587
Email: akeating@fraserkeating.com

MMBB Financial Services is the non-profit financial steward for more than 18,000 members and their employers, churches, church-related organizations, and their families in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. As pioneers in providing employee retirement benefits—and with nearly $3 billion in assets—MMBB carries forward a 100-year tradition of offering competitive returns, experienced management advice and sophisticated financial analytics tailored to the unique needs of the religious community.

American Baptist Churches USA is one of the most diverse Christian denominations today, with approximately 5,000 congregations comprised of 1.3 million members, across the United States and Puerto Rico, all engaged in God’s mission around the world.