Church Life & Operations Director/Pastor

FlourishesConsulting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Church Life & Operations Director/Pastor to lead and mentor a dynamic team. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of discipleship and operational excellence within a growing non-denominational church. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to the church's mission, and the ability to think strategically. If you are passionate about building systems and fostering growth, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will help move people closer to God.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership and operations experience.
• Experience supervising staff and developing teams.
• Ability to think strategically and execute plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports.
• Collaborate on annual goals and evaluate outcomes.
• Facilitate clear communication between staff and volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Team Development

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Church Management Software (CCB)

Texting Software (Gloo, PastorsLine)

Job description

Church Life & Operations Director/Pastor

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Summary

The Church Life & Operations Director/Pastor serves as a member of the senior staff team. This role provides mentorship, coaching, and support to staff responsible for next generation ministries (birth-young adults), information technology, property/facilities/maintenance, financial oversight, and budget development (8 direct reports). The role is deeply relational, administratively strong, and spiritually grounded.

About The Role

Our client, The Church Next Door, is a growing, non-denominational church in the greater Columbus area with a mission: Moving People Closer to God. Rooted in "the Jesus Way," the church is committed to meeting people where they are and walking with them as they take their next step in faith.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Coaching

• Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports including: Director Kids Next Door Ministry, Assistant Teens Next Door Ministry, Custodians, Assistant Building Facilitator, IT Director/Assistant Pastor, Director of Communications, and Bookkeeper.
• Serve on the senior staff team, collaborating to ensure alignment with the church's vision and strategic priorities.
• Partner with the Senior Pastor to cultivate a culture of discipleship, operational excellence, and teamwork.

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Collaborate with direct reports to set annual goals, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
• Ensure ministries and operations function efficiently and align with church values and mission.
• Identify and resolve gaps in processes or structures that hinder effectiveness.

Communication and Collaboration

• Facilitate clear communication between staff and volunteers.
• Encourage teamwork and shared goals.
• Participate in staff meetings, retreats, and strategy sessions.

Other Duties

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the church's statement of faith and Staff Covenant.
• A committed follower of Christ with a personal testimony of transformation.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of leadership, operations, and/or ministry/pastoral experience (church experience helpful but not required; marketplace experience valued).
• Experience supervising staff and developing teams.
• Proven recruitment, development, and deployment of staff and volunteers.
• Ability to think strategically and execute plans effectively.
• Experience managing scheduling, communication, budgeting, facilities, programs, events, and reporting.
• Experience working with Boards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; church management software (CCB), texting software (Gloo, PastorsLine) preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, fostering open, honest communication and mutual respect.
• Commitment to the church's mission and values.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Availability for evening and weekend commitments.

Why Join Us?

If you are a spiritually grounded, relational leader passionate about the local church, coaching teams, building systems, and fostering growth environments, The Church Next Door wants to meet you.

FlourishesConsulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year.