Position Description:
The Executive Pastor Will:
- Ministry, Discipleship, Community, etc.
- Create and implement systems and structures while providing insight in achieving measurable goals for the campus and the church.
- Communicates, executes, and develops the vision and strategy for the volunteers and staff on the campus.
- Ensure each ministry has a winnable strategy and clear goals to achieve its purpose.
- Provide leadership and training for our Life Groups, Dream Team, Growth Track, and Missions/Outreach Team leaders.
- Engage parents and families to provide tools to assist in their spiritual leadership.
- Provide opportunities for ministry, leadership development, outreach to the community, and connection to the mission field for the families of Journey Church.
- Understand and keep current on the issues related to safety and security.
- Monitor the pulse of the congregation through research and evaluation of overall health.
Church operations:
- Ensure staffing, facilities and programs are appropriately and effectively aligned to best meet strategic goals.
- Develop, administer, and execute ministry initiatives that provide a balance of growth, service, and outreach opportunities.
- Responsible for the execution and attainment of short and long-term operational goals.
- Administer and enforce church-adopted administrative policies and procedures to achieve the goals of the church.
- Oversee hiring process, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and termination process for office & contract staff.
- Maintain church records on church personnel.
- Provide training, seminars, and other developmental programs to enhance staff development.
- Administrate weekly staff meetings.
- Represent Senior Pastor at requested meetings and functions.
- Establish and inspect systems that will initiate and sustain growth.
- Perform designated performance reviews on appropriate direct reports.
- Makes recommendations for salary and benefit adjustments to the Elders & Personnel Team for the annual budget.
- Develop systems to measure progress and provide periodic reports as needed.
- Overseeing the church’s maintenance program by supervising the church custodian, maintenance workers, volunteers, and outside contractors.
- Oversees the security of the church.
- Oversees the weekday operation of the church office.
- Schedules staff training on church computer systems and office equipment as needed.
- Facilitates periodic reviews of church computer systems and office equipment with assistance from those who are knowledgeable of technology.
- Responsible for oversight of the church website, social media, and other external communication and marketing.
- Oversees facility management and maintenance of the church campus and all church properties.
- Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the senior pastor.
Education & Experience:
- College Graduate from an accredited 4-year school. A Seminary Degree is preferred but not required.
- At least 3-4 years of experience as an Executive Pastor and in leading leaders, working collaboratively, building a ministry or business, and discipleship strategies.
- Ordained minister and/or licensed Counselor.
- People Builder – Effectively builds teams of fantastic people and creates a compelling place to work.
- Ability and appetite to grow and develop people.
- Ability to mentor and disciple others with wisdom and grace, which will result in empowering and encouraging others to make disciples.
Personal Characteristics:
- Faithful and committed servant to Jesus who loves the Church and supports the Pastor and leadership members.
- Spiritually Vital – Someone who loves Jesus & people and whose depth and intimacy with Christ is constantly growing. This will be evident in their life exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit.
- Possesses a strong marriage and family life visible to others.
- Relationally & Emotionally Intelligent.
- Exercises discernment and wise judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A Ministry Builder – Grows the ministry and continually takes ground. Drives results and solves problems.
- A strong work ethic which includes sweating the details and focusing on finishing well.
- Exceptionally organized with an operational and administrative mind, valuing great
- systems and the ability to get things done and meet deadlines.
- Desires to be a servant leader and willing to lead by example.
- Has an eye for details and the capacity to see the big picture.
- A strong communicator, strong prayer life, and a high tolerance for stress.
- Energetic, passionate about discipleship, loves to laugh, enjoys having fun, loves spending time with the team.
- Self-managed, self-motivated, and results-oriented individual who makes things happen by planning well, meeting deadlines consistently, anticipating well, finding solutions and getting things done.
- Demonstrates a willing submission to executive ministry leadership and can handle authority.
- Handles change with a positive attitude.
- Relational and team-oriented with experience in building effective teams and has the ability to recognize and develop future talented leaders.
- Ability to get along with and manage people with varied personality types and working styles.
- Still has room to grow and be able to learn from experience.
- Good at multitasking and prioritizing projects.
- Exhibits professionalism demonstrated by: a God-honoring work ethic – integrity, honesty, and confidentiality, a well-groomed appearance, and able to work at a fast pace within a variety of settings and circumstances.
- Learning Agile – Continuously learning from experience and subsequently applying that learning to perform successfully under new or first-time conditions.
- Focused on making things better, which includes coming up with new and unique ideas to solve problems and make improvements.
- Leaves a positive wake.
- Support Journey Church with tithes and offerings.
What it’s like to live in Prattville, AL:
Prattville has that wonderful “hometown” feeling. It is a place where you feel that you belong, a safe place where you can raise a family, or spend your retirement years. Prattville’s history follows the life and accomplishments of its founder Daniel Pratt, a famous industrialist. It features the Daniel Pratt Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Prattville boasts an abundance of artesian wells and a wide variety of natural and recreational attractions, including golfing, canoeing, hiking, and fishing. In fact, the town has gained popularity in recent years as a popular golfing destination, featuring the Capitol Hill golf courses. Prattville’s cultural and retail attractions include numerous antique and specialty stores.
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