Executive Pastor

Regent College; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused church in Campbell River is seeking an Executive Pastor to provide leadership and strategic direction. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in pastoral roles and a strong commitment to the church's values. This full-time position offers a salary range of $65,000 – $80,000, along with health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health benefits

Vacation

Sabbatical policy

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of pastoral leadership experience in a large church setting.
• Demonstrated faithfulness and fruitfulness in leadership roles.
• Ability to empower and coach staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and implementation of church programs.
• Lead the ministry and support staff to fulfill the church’s vision.
• Ensure legal and organizational compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Communication

Organizational Development

Collaboration

Education

Graduate-level training in ministry or related field

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as the Executive Pastor
Campbell River Baptist Church – Campbell River, BC

Are you a spiritually mature, experienced leader with a passion for gospel-centered ministry and a heart for equipping others? Campbell River Baptist Church (CRBC) is prayerfully searching for an Executive Pastor—someone who is ready to lead with wisdom, vision, and a deep commitment to the mission of Jesus.

The Church

Located in the heart of beautiful Campbell River, CRBC is a thriving, multi-generational church family. With a weekly average of 550 people attending in person and 100 joining us online, we are a growing community of around 800 people united by our vision to: “Equipping people to take their next steps with Jesus, transforming our lives and our community.”

Founded in 1957, CRBC is on a 9.3-acre site that includes our main church building, a Christian school, a playschool, and a gymnasium. Learn more about our ministry, values, beliefs, and community at www.crbaptist.bc.ca.

The City

Situated on Vancouver Island’s stunning east coast, Campbell River is a hub community of over 39,000 people, with services reaching a regional population of about 60,000. This is a city where mountains meet the ocean, offering a rare blend of urban amenities and small-town friendliness.

Rooted in rich Indigenous history and renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation, Campbell River is known as the Salmon Capital of British Columbia. Our economy is supported by industries like forestry, aquaculture, eco-tourism, and an increasing number of professionals and retirees drawn to the area for its affordability and quality of life.

If you love the outdoors, community life, and purposeful work, you’ll love living and serving in Campbell River.

The Role

As Executive Pastor, you’ll play a critical role in helping CRBC fulfill its vision. Working closely with the Lead Pastor, you’ll provide strategic oversight and organizational leadership across our ministries. This includes leading staff, developing and executing plans, and carrying out general pastoral responsibilities.

We’re looking for someone who brings a servant heart, strong leadership skills, and a deep alignment with CRBC’s vision and values.

Important Details

The Executive Pastor is accountable to the Lead Pastor. This position is a full-time salaried position and includes health benefits, vacation, and sabbatical policy. Salary will be $65,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience and education.

See job description and qualifications below.

Applications

If you sense a calling to this role and would like to explore joining our team, we would love to hear from you. To apply for the position, please send a resume and cover letter to Steve Edelman (Lead Pastor) by email at [e-mail]

Come be part of what God is doing at Campbell River Baptist Church!

Please note that we will keep this posting open until a suitable person has been found.

Executive Pastor Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Executive Pastor is a passionate, strategic leader who will provide the highest level of organizational leadership at Campbell River Baptist Church (CRBC). The Executive Pastor works directly with the Lead Pastor to ensure the vision of the church is implemented through developing and directing plans, overseeing staff, and fulfilling general pastoral duties.

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Executive Pastor reports to the Lead Pastor.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The role of the Executive Pastor is threefold: serve the Lead Pastor, serve the staff, and serve the church. In general, the Executive Pastor is to:

• Support the Lead Pastor in the accomplishment of the church’s vision through ministry evaluation, discernment, decision-making, planning, and developing implementation strategies.
• Lead the ministry and support staff by providing ongoing support, coaching, and approval of human resource requests.
• Ensure legal and organizational compliance in accordance with church policies and relevant laws.
• Serve in the various duties of a pastor, depending on the needs of the church and the gifts of the Executive Pastor.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work with the Lead Pastor to lead CRBC’s overall direction by building systems, processes, and supporting organizational structures that allow the church to be effective in reaching its vision.
• Facilitating strategic planning: establish and lead the process, prepare the plan, determine how it will be communicated, and provide ongoing evaluation.
• Prepare appropriate decision profiles of ministries and new initiatives for the Board.
• Oversee the staff by meeting with the Lead Pastor to plan annual calendar for staff meetings, setting agendas, and providing leadership in meetings.
• Meet regularly with each staff member to provide coaching, encouragement, and accountability, including Sunshine Playschool Director.
• Assist with the hiring process of staff.
• Provide oversight on budgets for appropriate ministry accounts and special projects.
• Undertake annual performance assessments of ministry staff.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee staff responsible for administrative, financial, and facility operations of the church.
• Ensure legal and organizational compliance in accordance with church policies and relevant laws.
• Support the Board by preparing ministry and operational updates and facilitating clear communication between staff and leadership teams.
• Other responsibilities: Preaching occasionally (depending on gifting in this area) and other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

Preferred Qualifications

• We are seeking a called, competent, and seasoned leader who has demonstrated faithfulness and fruitfulness in a similar setting.
• A spiritually mature and emotionally intelligent leader with a deep, growing relationship with Jesus and a life that reflects the qualifications of a biblical elder.
• A servant-hearted leader with a strong commitment to CRBC’s vision and values.
• 5–10 years of pastoral leadership experience in a large (400+) multi-staff church setting.
• Proven experience in staff leadership, strategic planning, organizational development, and church systems.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative leadership style.
• Formal education is required, with a strong preference for graduate-level training in ministry, theology, leadership, business administration, or a related field.
• A team builder who thrives in the “second chair” and finds joy in empowering others.
• Willing to become a member of CRBC and affirm its statement of faith.