5 Church Positions/Executive Pastor jobs

Executive Pastor Job Description Skokie Valley Baptist Church   Job Summary Skokie Valley Baptist Church is seeking a full-time Executive Pastor. SVBC is a multicultural and multigenerational church located in Wilmette, Illinois. Generally, the Executive Pastor partners with and serves the Senior Pastor to accomplish the church’s mission. More specifically, the Executive Pastor oversees operations, including managing staff and ministry teams, by establishing short- and mid-term goals to implement the church’s long-term mission and vision. The Executive Pastor ensures support, coaching, and evaluation of staff and teams; optimizes operational capabilities; and strives to unify the church under its stated values. And, as a member of the pastoral staff, the Executive Pastor meaningfully contributes to the responsibilities of disciple-making within the local church.   Responsibilities • Develop strong and nimble systems for equipping and unleashing the local church to do the work of ministry • Facilitate effective ministries of discipleship across the church (e.g., small groups) • Facilitate and oversee regular meetings with church staff and with church ministry teams • Establish effective strategies for communication within the church, including leadership teams, members, and regular attenders • Collaborate with Senior Pastor and Executive Board regarding position and direction of the church, ensuring that ministries are aligned according to a common direction and strategy • Manage the church’s marketing and advertising, including website, social media, and other effective forms of media communication • Create, implement, and review policies and procedures for effective operations of the church • Collaborate with Senior Pastor to oversee human resource operations to hire, reposition, transition, and dismiss staff • Collaborate with Business Manager to establish financial goals consistent with SVBC’s vision and mission, create an annual budget, facilitate fundraising, and ensure long-term fiscal integrity • Collaborate with the Senior Pastor to contribute to the preaching, teaching, counseling, prayer, and other pastoral ministries of the church   Requirements • Testimony of salvation by faith in Christ. • Five years of relevant and successful experience in local church or related field. • Master’s degree in related field (e.g., MA Org Leadership, MDiv, MBA) • Broad knowledge of organizational systems and processes within the context of local church. • Outstanding organization skills. • Outstanding communication skills. • Proficient multitasker. • A lifestyle congruent with local church leadership (1 Tim. 3:1-13; 2 Tim. 2; Titus 1:5-9). • Clear calling to ministry. • Proficiency with relevant software and media, including church-ministry software • Team player and developer of others. • Member (or willingness to become a member) of Skokie Valley Baptist Church.   For more information or to express interest, please email jobs@skokievalley.org

  Candidates :  The successful candidate will serve on the Elder Council of the Church.   A candidate should review DCC’s Elder Qualifications found at  https://tinyurl.com/y4oaaf55 .  A more detailed and formal ministry description is available at  https://tinyurl.com/y5qatj9n .  To begin the application process, an interested candidate should submit a cover letter and resume to  recruiter@damascuscc.org . Ministry Setting :   Damascus Community Church (DCC) is a growing, bible-believing church in Damascus, Oregon about 15 miles east of Portland, Oregon.    We are a growing congregation of about 400 members who value loving and caring for one another.     We operate a pre-k through 12 school called Damascus Christian School.   We have about 43 full-time and part-time employees.   We have a  mission to call  people to follow Jesus and to become like him.   DCC is governed by an Elder Council.   Three Elder Council members - the Senior Pastor, the School Administrator and Executive Pastor - comprise an executive team responsible for accomplishing the mission and vision of the church as refined by the Elder Council.  Overview :  The Executive Pastor (EP) manages the practical functions of the church that support Church ministries including the school ministry.   Generally, the EP’s responsibilities cover four areas:   Financial Stewardship, Leadership-Personnel, Facilities and Technology.    The EP is assisted by, and directly supervises four employees: two part-time bookkeepers, a full-time office manager and a full-time facilities supervisor.   The EP also recruits and participates with a lay Leadership-Personnel Ministry Team and a Financial Stewardship Ministry Team.   These team provided additional assistance for the EP. The EP position is both challenging and rewarding.    It is challenging in the breadth of responsibilities that the position entails and the pace, at times, of various demands.    It is rewarding in seeing God’s work accomplished not only in the lives of the congregation, but also in the lives of the DCS students, the surrounding community and indeed the world.     The staff at DCC is an excellent team.   The successful candidate will draw significant satisfaction from the relationships that will develop at DCC.   There is significant opportunity to shepherd people as well as apply administration skills. Financial Stewardship :   In the area of Financial Stewardship, the EP supervises the two bookkeepers and outside accountants to ensure the financial integrity of the church’s financial activities and that the books and records of the church are kept in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the church’s own internal financial policies and procedures.   The EP has a critical role in budget formation and providing periodic financial reports to the Elder Council.   In this area, as in all areas, the EP ensures that DCC complies with all legal requirements. Leadership-Personnel :  The EP ensures that the human resource needs of DCC are met.    This includes policies and procedures for hiring, termination, record retention, contracts, evaluations, background checks, benefits, sick leave, vacation and compliance with wage and hour laws.    The EP oversees and manages the DCC self-funded group health plan.    The EP works with the Leadership-Personnel ministry team to evaluate staff salaries and fringe benefit programs and to make recommendations to the unpaid elders in order to maintain equitable, yet supportable compensation packages. Facilities : The EP supervises and works with the facilities manager to ensure that DCC facilities are well maintained and adequate to support the ministries of DCC.    DCC also anticipates a building project in the near term to accommodate continued growth in ministries.     The EP will play a critical role in the planning and execution of this project. Technology :   The EP oversees the contracts with outside technology vendors.    The EP works with other staff and ministry leaders to ensure the most cost-effective technological support for DCC ministries. Qualifications :   While this position does not have a specific education requirement, some reasonable level of knowledge about and experience in accounting, programs such as QuickBooks, MS Office products, human resources, law, facilities management, technology, team building, and communication is required.   A bachelor’s degree in a relevant area is desirable.    This position covers more area than anyone person can generally know in depth.   Accordingly, an ability to ask the right questions as well as an ability to research and find answers is a must.  The EP must be able to supervise and guide individuals who may have a greater depth of knowledge.   The EP must able to exercise discipline to prioritize and manage limited time well.    The EP must be a self-starter to see and analyze problems and opportunities for advancement.   The EP must make decisions, be known for integrity and credibility, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgement and work with a variety of people with diverse needs.   To apply, send resumes to: recruiter@damascuscc.org

  The Executive Pastor is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of church staff and leading all functional areas in the accomplishment of the church’s mission.  This includes evangelism and community outreach, pastoral care, corporate life, and strategic planning.  Qualifications:   Personal Must provide a clear testimony of faith alone in Christ alone as Savior Must possess a growing fellowship with Christ as Lord Must demonstrate a faithful pursuit of leadership characteristics as delineated in          1 Timothy 3 A married candidate is preferred   Education, Training, and Perspective Must possess a thorough knowledge of the Bible   Must possess a biblical philosophy of ministry and principles of Christian leadership (experience preferred in an established successful church program) Must subscribe to the Bylaws of the church Must embrace a conservative, evangelical theology A candidate with a degree in Christian leadership or equivalent is preferred A candidate with at least 3 years of experience in Christian leadership or ministry is preferred   Experience or Skills Must demonstrate a genuine love toward and rapport with people Must understand people’s problems with a knowledge of biblical solutions Must be able to teach the Bible in a relevant manner Must be able to recruit and train volunteers to assist in ministry Must be able to exercise initiative and judgment as an independent worker Must possess organizational and administration abilities Must be able to respond to changing needs throughout the daily and weekly schedule Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills Must be a team player, able to work well with others   Duties: Vision Casting Facilitate the annual strategic planning process, including review of mission, vision, and core values Develop key objectives and establish long-term goals in collaboration with the Board of Elders Evaluate the effectiveness of church ministries Direct ministries to ensure fulfillment of church vision and mission   Evangelistic Outreach Direct church evangelistic efforts in the community Train individuals in personal evangelism   Pastoral Care Serve on the Board of Elders, overseeing the care of the congregation Assist in preaching, teaching, discipling, counseling, mentoring, visiting, and leadership training Develop ministries based on the needs of the congregation   Organizational Management Update and maintain church policy binder containing all Elder-approved church policies Plan and lead staff meetings Provide a monthly report to the Board of Elders Prepare the annual evaluation for all church employees apart from the Senior Teaching Pastor Oversee church communications internally with the congregation and externally to the public, using appropriate media forms (email, social media, website content, etc.   General Ministry Oversee and participate in weekly worship services Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Elders   To apply, please send resumes to: douglyon@verizon.net

Kenosha Bible Church – Executive Pastor Position Description Overview The Executive Pastor will work primarily in the areas of Ministry Team Management, Discipleship, and Business Administration. He will work closely with the Senior Pastor and Elders in the areas of leadership and implementation of the KBC Vision. Qualifications The Executive Pastor position consists of both professional and spiritual duties.  He should have a growing personal relationship with God. He should be a mature Christian, showing evidence of the fruit of the Spirit. He should know and actively support the purpose statements and Constitution of Kenosha Bible Church.   He should have excellent communication and organizational skills. He should have proven leadership skills. He should be cheerful and polite and have excellent people skills. He should have good references from godly people who have personal exposure to his skills and character. Required Education & Experience Bachelor level college degree or above. 8-10 years of leadership and people management experience in a church, and business or non-profit organization. Philosophy of Ministry We value people skills over professional skills.  Both are important but relational maturity is essential to a healthy ministry environment. We value teamwork and collaboration in staff relationships. We value a strong balanced work ethic. Responsibilities Ministry Management The Executive Pastor will supervise the overall ministry team leadership structure of KBC. Assure the Health of the Ministry Team structure Assist Ministry Team supervisors as necessary Organize training for the Ministry Team structure Facilitate communication between teams and leaders Supervise Unattached Teams Recruit, Equip, Evaluate Team Leaders Assist Team Leaders in setting and evaluating goals based on KBC’s Vision Discipleship The Executive Pastor will champion the small group ministry of KBC. Small Groups Supervise the KBC small group strategy Recruit and Supervise the Life Group Team Assist in the supervision of all other small groups as applicable Business Administration The Executive Pastor will supervise the Support Ministries of KBC. Office Manager Property Director Communications Director Janitorial/Maintenance Computer/IT   General Pastoral Ability to perform general pastoral duties is valuable but not required. The Executive Pastor must have excellent people skills and lead like a shepherd. Relationships Senior Pastor The Executive Pastor is accountable directly to the Senior Pastor.  The Senior Pastor will coordinate his job evaluation and make salary recommendations to the Elders.  Any issue (other than moral or harassment) that cannot be resolved between the Executive Pastor and the Senior Pastor will be brought to the Elders for final resolution. Pastoral Staff The Executive Pastor will provide training and coaching to the pastoral staff in the area of Ministry Team management. The Senior Pastor may assign other leadership duties related to the pastoral staff. Non-pastoral Staff All office, accounting, and janitorial supervisors report directly to the Executive Pastor.  He will coordinate job evaluations and make salary recommendations to the Elders. Any issue that cannot be resolved between the Executive Pastor and those reporting to him will be brought to the Senior Pastor for final resolution. Elders The Executive Pastor will attend most Elder meetings and will communicate with them about the overall health of the Ministry Teams and Business Administration.    Ministry Team Leaders All unattached Ministry Team Leaders report directly to the Executive Pastor. The Executive Pastor will be responsible for evaluating their effectiveness and assuring excellent peer communication. Any issue that cannot be resolved between the Executive Pastor and the Ministry Team leaders reporting to him will be brought to the Senior Pastor and, if necessary, the Elders for final resolution. If interested, please forward resume to  alkruger@kenoshabible.org