Executive Director - Northwest Chapel

Christian Career; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Chapel is seeking an Executive Director to oversee business and financial operations alongside the lead pastor and elders. The role emphasizes strategic planning, staff leadership, and financial stewardship in a multigenerational church in Columbus, Ohio.

The Executive Director will align departments with the church's mission, oversee budgeting and capital plans, and ensure strong internal controls, communications, and campus facilities management.

Qualifications

• Exhibit godliness and personal integrity.
• Endorse, model, and teach stewardship of time, talents, and resources.
• Demonstrate proven business acumen and financial management.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; initiative-driven.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, develop, and oversee staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations of direct reports; meet individually as needed.
• Translate the church's vision into actionable ministry goals and measurable objectives.
• Lead development of the annual budget; oversee payroll and financial reporting.
• Manage internal communications, IT, facilities, and policy implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Financial management

Organizational skills

Integrity

Staff management

Strategic planning

Job description

Executive Director

Reports To: Lead Pastor

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Who We Are - Church Description

Northwest Chapel is a multigenerational, contemporary church with over 500 people in the fast-growing Northwest region of Columbus, Ohio. Our mission is to reach the lost, disciple believers, equip them for service, and reproduce more disciples. We value verse-by-verse teaching through the Bible, intentional outreach and discipleship, a family-friendly culture, and a high emphasis on youth, young adults, and children.

Position Summary

The Executive Director will oversee business and financial operations of the church in conjunction with the lead pastor and elders.

Position Responsibilities

Staff Leadership & Management

• Hire, train, develop, and oversee staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Meet with staff individually as necessary to discuss goals, problems, and needs.
• Help resolve interpersonal conflicts within the staff or leadership teams if necessary.

Strategic Planning & Vision Execution

• In conjunction with the lead pastor, translate the church’s vision into actionable ministry goals and measurable objectives.
• Develop and monitor strategic plans to ensure healthy, sustainable church growth.
• Ensure all departments align with church-wide mission/vision and strategy.

Financial Stewardship

• Lead the development of and manage the annual church budget in collaboration with the finance committee.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting, payroll, and ensure sound fiscal policies are in place.
• Develop long-term plans for alternative revenue sources other than regular/monthly offerings.

Operational & Facilities Oversight

• Manage internal communication systems, IT, and oversee external communications/social media.
• Coordinate and supervise facility maintenance, security, and major building programs or capital campaigns.
• Ensure employee handbook and policies are current.
• Help with various and sundry duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Exhibit godliness and personal integrity and follow the qualifications of I Tim 3:8-10.
• Endorse, model, and teachthe biblical principle of stewardship, i.e. giving of time, talents and resources.
• Submit to and implement the policies establishedby the Elders.
• Faithful, hardworking, organized,efficient and detail oriented.
• Relational with the capacity to balance firmness with mercy.
• Possess proven business acumen, financial management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate leadership, excellent communication skills (verbal/written), and take the initiative.
• Committo the mission, values, and strategy of Northwest Chapel.