Executive Director - Northwest Chapel

Christian Career Center; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Chapel in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Executive Director to oversee the church's business and financial operations in partnership with the lead pastor and elders.

You will hire and develop staff, translate the church vision into actionable goals, manage the annual budget and payroll, and supervise facilities, IT, and communications to support the ministry.

This is a full‑time role requiring integrity, strategic thinking, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Exhibit godliness and personal integrity.
• Endorse and model biblical stewardship of time, talents, and resources.
• Submit to and implement Elders' policies.
• Faithful, hardworking, organized, efficient and detail oriented.
• Relational with capacity to balance firmness with mercy.
• Possess proven business acumen, financial management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate leadership, excellent communication (verbal/written).
• Commit to Northwest Chapel's mission, values, and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Staff Leadership & Management: Hire, train, develop, and oversee staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Strategic Planning & Vision Execution: Translate church vision into actionable ministry goals and measurable objectives; monitor strategic plans.
• Financial Stewardship: Lead development of and manage the annual church budget; oversee payroll and financial reporting.
• Operational & Facilities Oversight: Manage IT, internal communications, and facilities, including policies and building programs.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Organizational skills

Communication

Integrity

Relational leadership

Job description

Executive Director - Northwest Chapel

Job Title: 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 teach the biblical principle of stewardship, i.e. giving of time, talents and resources.
• Submit to and implement the policies established by 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.
• Commit to the mission, values, and strategy of Northwest Chapel.