Executive Pastor

Staff Position – Executive Pastor – 2023

Purpose:  The Executive Pastor is a full-time staff position of 40-45 hours per week.  The purpose of this role is to provide: administration, oversight, coordination for the staff and ministries of Joy Community Church. This position is responsible for providing oversight for the day-to-day management and operations of the facility, grounds, finances, and implementation of policies and systems to help Joy Community Church function effectively. The Executive Pastor will assist in communicating, implementing, designing, evaluating, and leading various initiatives that are mission and vision related. The Executive Pastor is called to foster open communication, cooperation, and a team atmosphere when interacting with elders, staff, and ministry leadership

Some of the requirements:

·        This position requires the person to assist the Lead Pastor in leading, training,
implementing policies, procedures, and communications to staff, leadership and congregation members.

·        This position requires the individual to maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding the day-to-day function and personal affairs of Joy Community Church.

·        This position requires the person to value servant leadership, open communication, team ministry, and equipping.

·        This position will assist in the administrating of the various systems and processes to bring clarity, movement, alignment, and focus to the mission of Joy Community Church. “Our mission is to make devoted followers of Jesus who are transformed by God’s hope, love and purpose.”

The position is viewed as a critical leadership role and you are encouraged to live a life worthy of your calling, representing Christ and His church well in all environments.
Expectations and Responsibilities

1.   Oversee and administrate all aspects of the facility, finances, church policy, support staff, communication and church records.

2.   Coordinate, organize, purchase, inventory, various supplies that will support,
resource and enhance the functioning, and administration of church facilities and ministries.

3.   Provide organization, coordination, communication, and implementation of church calendar between elders, staff, and ministry leadership to provide clarity.

4.   Provide oversight and manage various aspects of set up & tear down, cleanliness, maintenance, repairs, design, remodeling, and organization of church property, buildings, furnishings, and equipment.

5.   Provide the administration for the day-to-day, and yearly financial responsibilities of book keeping, banking, budgeting, reimbursement process, check distribution to staff, ministry leaders, various suppliers, and companies, and auditing of church books, budgets, and financial team.

6.   Lead, recruit, encourage, equip, and resource the support staff, leaders and
volunteers of the administration ministry.

7.   Coordinate and oversee various conferences, seminars, and workshops with
various leaders and guest ministries.

8.   Provide guidance, leadership, communication, decision making regarding the
facilities of the Gerhardt Neighborhood Outreach Center (our ministry and outreach building).

9.   To co-lead and provide support for the staff, and leadership team in developing, recommending, and implementing strategies for the future of finances, accounts, ministry, program development, and building programs.

The Executive Pastor will be responsible to report weekly to the Lead Pastor who
will provide guidance, supervision, and reviews for this position.
Qualifications:

This position requires the following set of qualifications; however it is also understood that a complete meeting of these standards may not always be possible.
1. Spiritual

a)   Confessed salvation and ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ.

b)   Confessed experience of baptism by water and baptism in the Holy Spirit.

c)   A mature believer with an understanding of Joy Community Church’s doctrines
of faith.

d)   The Executive Pastor should have some of these Spiritual Gifts: Pastor,
Leadership, Administration, Exhortation, and Serving.

2.  Education & Experience

a)   Completion of High School or equivalent.

b)   College focus or training related to church administration
in the areas of finances, organizational systems, process,
design, facilities, and human resources.

c)   Some talent or skills in the areas of organizational skills, people skills,
communication, computer skills, and large event planning.

3.  General

a)   Should exhibit a dependable, discreet, friendly, professional attitude and
manner when interacting with those requiring leadership and
assistance.

b)   The Executive Pastor should be accessible and available to oversee,
direct, and guide the various leaders and volunteers requiring
administrative assistance.

c)   The position is expected to participate in weekly staff and leadership
meetings, trainings, conferences, and personal development.

d)     The Executive Pastor should be both efficient and excellent in the
communication, execution and management of church ministry.