Chief Operating Officer (Assistant to the Superintendent)

cmallianceuswork; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Pacific District seeks a Chief Operating Officer (Assistant to the Superintendent) to translate vision into operational reality. The role oversees KPI systems, church planting, evangelism initiatives, district events, and scalable technology infrastructure across multiple contexts, with a focus on growth from 106 to 200 churches.

The COO collaborates with the District Superintendent, Church Planting Director, and CFO to drive missionary impact and organizational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• MBA, MDiv, or Master’s in Organizational Leadership favored.
• 10+ years leadership in operations/finance; 5+ years managing budgets >$1M.
• Experience building scalable systems in nonprofit or church settings.
• Proven staff development and KPI implementation experience.
• Christian CMA alignment with evangelism and church planting passion.
• Strong cross-cultural ministry experience and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with CRM, data analytics, and tech systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead KPI oversight, accountability, and performance coaching.
• Oversee church planting strategies with the Director, including English and Chinese contexts.
• Shape evangelism initiatives and district-wide campaigns toward growth goals.
• Manage district events, budgets, and strategic tech scaling.
• Collaborate with CFO and DS to align finances with growth plans.
• Develop scalable, mission-aligned organizational systems.

Skills

Leadership

KPIs

Staff development

Budget management

Operations strategy

Staff coaching

Multicultural ministry

CRM & data analytics

Evangelism & church planting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Data analytics

Technology infrastructure

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Chief Operating Officer (Assistant to the Superintendent)

Central Pacific District (CPD)

Version Date: February 19, 2026

DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT

"We exist to build Christ's Kingdom in the CPD and the World through the Alliance. We will accomplish this by Resourcing, Equipping, Multiplying and Sending (REMS) believers, leaders and churches."

OVERVIEW

The Chief Operating Officer (COO), whose role aligns with the C&MA title of Assistant to the Superintendent, serves as the District Superintendent’s strategic partner, translating vision into operational reality for the CPD’s growth from 106 to 200 churches. The COO designs, builds, and manages the systems, processes, infrastructure, and team required to support multiplication across Hawaii, Guam, Northern California, Nevada, and Utah.

The COO carries primary responsibility for six strategic priorities: (1) Staff oversight and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) accountability; (2) Church Planting oversight in collaboration with the existing Church Planting Director, with the COO providing strategic focus on English-speaking and Chinese church contexts; (3) Evangelism initiatives to reach 27,000 people for Christ; (4) District events oversight; (5) Technology infrastructure and organizational scaling systems; and (6) Additional responsibilities as designated by the District Superintendent.

Title: Chief Operating Officer (Assistant to the Superintendent)

Level: Salaried, Full-time

Reports To: District Superintendent

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience + Benefits as described in Employee Handbook

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, MDiv, or Master's in Organizational Leadership preferred
• Licensing with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) preferred
• 10+ years progressive leadership experience in operations/finance; 5+ years managing teams and budgets over $1M
• Proven track record building scalable systems; experience in nonprofit, church, or mission organization preferred
• Experience with staff development, performance management, and KPI systems
• Committed follower of Jesus Christ aligned with C&MA theology; passion for evangelism and church planting
• Deep commitment to developing Christ-Centered, Spirit-Filled, Healthy, Strategic Leaders
• Demonstrated experience in multicultural or cross-cultural ministry contexts; ability to work effectively across diverse ethnic communities
• Experience with technology systems, CRM platforms, and data analytics preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff Oversight, Review, and KPI Accountability (25%)

1. Develop and maintain comprehensive KPI system for all district staff with clear expectations and measurable outcomes

2. Conduct quarterly KPI reviews; create culture of accountability with timely feedback and development coaching

3. Address performance issues directly and graciously; prepare regular staff summaries for the District Superintendent (DS); recruit and onboard new staff

Church Planting Oversight - In Collaboration with Church Planting Director (25%)

1. In coordination with the Church Planting Director, design comprehensive launch systems (legal, financial, technology, C&MA compliance) for English-speaking and Chinese church contexts

2. Collaborate with Church Planting Director to establish planter pipelines with specific pathways for English-speaking and Chinese planters; support additional ethnic contexts as directed by the DS

3. Partner with Church Planting Director to coordinate multiplication funding strategy to support 10-20 annual launches across all contexts

Evangelism Initiatives - Reaching 27,000 for Christ (20%)

1. Coordinate with DS to develop comprehensive district-wide evangelism strategy with clear targets toward the 27,000-person goal

2. Design and implement evangelism training programs; create resource library with culturally appropriate materials

3. Establish evangelism metrics dashboard; coordinate district-wide campaigns; celebrate and communicate wins

District Events Oversight (15%)

1. Provide strategic oversight for District Conference, retreats, leadership summits, and training events

2. Develop annual events calendar; create planning systems ensuring consistent excellence

3. Manage event budgets; coordinate logistics; gather feedback for continuous improvement

Technology & Scaling Infrastructure (15%)

1. Oversee technology infrastructure including CRM, communication platforms, and data analytics systems

2. Build scalable systems architecture to support growth from 106 to 200 churches

3. Coordinate financial management with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a role separate from the COO, to ensure fiscal alignment with district growth objectives; lead other scaling initiatives as needed

Additional Responsibilities (as needed)

1. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as designated by the District Superintendent to support the overall mission and operational needs of the Central Pacific District.

CRITICAL OUTCOMES

Year 1:

• KPI system implemented for all staff; quarterly reviews completed; DS operational time reduced to <10 hours/week
• 2-5 new churches planted in COO-overseen contexts, in addition to plants overseen by the Church Planting Director; 1-3 English-speaking and multi-ethnic plants; 1-2 Chinese plants launched
• Comprehensive evangelism strategy developed; 50%+ church participation in training; metrics dashboard operational
• Technology infrastructure assessment complete; CRM system selected and implemented; scalable systems roadmap created

Years 2-3:

• Staff team expanded (2-3 additional hires); 10-20 new churches planted annually across all district contexts (COO and Church Planting Director combined)
• Significant progress toward 27,000 evangelism goal; 125-150 churches in district
• Organization ready for 200 churches with fully scalable infrastructure

DISTRICT CORE LEADERSHIP VALUE

The CPD is committed to developing Christ-Centered, Spirit-Filled, Healthy, Strategic LEADERS. The Five Dimensions: (1) CHRIST-CENTERED- Spiritual vitality rooted in Jesus; (2) SPIRIT-FILLED- Ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit; (3) HEALTHY- Personal, family, and ministry wellness; (4) STRATEGIC- Vision and organizational effectiveness; (5) LEADERS- Competency and proven ability to lead and multiply.