Executive Pastor

• Partner with the senior pastor in strategizing and developing ministry initiatives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of church policies, procedures and systems.
• Strategize, develop and manage the annual budget and work to ensure the financial health of the church.
• Regularly evaluate existing ministries to facilitate their enhancement or reorganization for maximum effectiveness.
• Facilitate the broad communication of information between staff, lay leadership and congregation.

Staff Leadership

• Cooperate with the senior pastor in the shepherding and building of a strong staff team.
• Lead, supervise and support the ministry staff through training, development, mentoring and evaluation, ensuring that each one is set up for success.
• Assist in setting direction, goals and objectives with each ministry staff member to carry out their ministry under the broader vision of the church.
• Work closely with the senior pastor in leading staff meetings, retreats and planning days.
• Track appropriate compensation ranges for all staff and recommend needed adjustments.
• Give leadership to the process of selection and deployment of staff.

General Ministry

• Pursue excellence in all aspects of the ministry.
• Assist in general pastoral duties such as funerals, weddings, teaching, etc., as needed.
• Pursue professional growth opportunities through books, seminars, conferences and networking.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
• Give whole-hearted support to the Statement of Faith, Constitution and By-laws of Pathway Church.

What you bring

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the executive pastor:

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
• A master’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Five or more years of work experience in supervising personnel, operational management and ministry leadership.

Personal Characteristics and Qualifications

• The character of an elder as defined in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
• A growing relationship with God, evidenced by the Fruit of the Spirit and by a delight in maintaining Christian disciplines.
• A love for, and familiarity with, the Word of God.
• A humble, teachable and loyal spirit with high integrity, discernment and pastoral sensitivity.
• An ability to advance the vision of the senior pastor and leadership among the staff and congregation.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with an ability to follow through on details.