Executive Pastor

Alexandria Covenant Church; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria, Minnesota, is seeking an Executive Pastor responsible for overseeing pastoral staff and implementing churchwide ministry objectives. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience, accepted ministry credentials, and be committed to living a dedicated Christian life.

This role involves assisting the Senior Pastor in preaching and teaching while fostering community engagement and local mission efforts. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Qualifications

• Born-again and living a dedicated Christian life.
• Licensed or ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church.
• Ability to implement church vision, mission, and values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Ministry Director and Pastoral Staff positions.
• Assist Senior Pastor in preaching and teaching.
• Responsible for community engagement and local mission ministry.

Skills

Verbal and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Confidentiality and discretion

Education

Accepted ministry credentials

15+ years of experience overseeing church staff

Job description

Position Title

Executive Pastor

Requirements

• Born‑again and living a dedicated Christian life.
• Possess spiritual gifts, along with the professional and educational background adequate for the position.
• Possess the ability to implement the vision, mission, and values of ACC under the direction of the Senior Pastor and the Leadership Team of the church.
• Be licensed or ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church or other accepted ministry credentials.
• Ability to work with confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and with multiple people on staff.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Be a member at Alexandria Covenant Church.
• 15+ years of experience overseeing church multiple staff teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, care, and development of all Ministry Director and Pastoral Staff positions.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Ministry Team.
• Responsible for the implementation of churchwide ministry objectives.
• Oversight of local mission ministry in cooperation with Executive Team and Local Mission Team.
• Oversight of churchwide community engagement.
• Assist the Senior Pastor in preaching and teaching the Word of God, administering the sacraments, and faithfully carrying out pastoral work as needed.
• Serve as an advisory member of the Leadership Team and may serve as a voting member of ministry teams and committees, striving to establish and accomplish objectives and strategies in conjunction with the mission and purpose of the church.

Authority

The Executive Pastor shall have authority to perform duties in accordance with their role description and under the direction of the Senior Pastor.

Accountability

The Executive Pastor is accountable to the Senior Pastor.

Standards for Performance

The Executive Pastor shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner consistent with the Word of God for a servant of God. They will accomplish duties and responsibilities professionally and should demonstrate, along with the fruit of the Spirit, excellence, integrity, loyalty, and maturity.

Evaluation

Yearly, the Executive Pastor will meet with the Senior Pastor for a job performance evaluation. Goals will be set together for the coming year, and results will be evaluated at the next appraisal.