Executive Pastor Arran Lake Baptist Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arran Lake Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC, is seeking an Executive Pastor to support the Lead Pastor and equip the staff in ministry. This role will leverage the church's mission of making disciples and fostering community engagement.

The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications based on biblical standards and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Arran Lake is committed to serving an evolving community and meeting its diverse needs through innovative ministry initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified according to 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9, and Ephesians 4:11-13.
• Support the Lead Pastor in fulfilling the vision for Arran Lake Baptist Church.

Responsibilities

• Represent Lead Pastor’s office to staff.
• Equip, lead, and evaluate staff on a regular basis.
• Work to resolve conflict and maintain unity among staff and leadership.
• Give insight and oversight to budgets.
• Ensure compliance with practices and policies.
• Develop systems to support the vision and values of the church.
• Strategically lead the staff team.

Skills

Self-starter

Systems Thinker

Shepherd

Familiarity with Discipleship Concepts

Forward Thinking

Education

M.Div (or equivalent)

Job description

About the Vision

Arran Lake Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking their next Executive Pastor to help them live out their kingdom purpose. As a growing church concerned with making disciples who make disciples, this is an incredible opportunity for a forward-thinking leader ready to make an impact while providing support to the Lead Pastor.

The Executive Pastor serves an integral role at Arran Lake, equipping, encouraging, and empowering the staff to give their best to one another and to the Lord. The next Executive Pastor will propel this growing church into their next season by supporting the Lead Pastor.

About the Church

Founded in 1973, Arran Lake Baptist Church is a church with a rich history. The church has a reach into the community with strategic ministries designed to reach every slice of the demographics of Fayetteville, NC. The Lead Pastor has served the church since 2018 in various roles and was named Lead Pastor in January of 2025.

The church is experiencing a fresh movement of God, with growth coming primarily through reaching young families. The Lead Pastor is a visionary leader, leading the church through strategic shifts toward discipleship and a missional awareness. The church is moving toward a new strategy of Reaching, Equipping, and Sending. As they venture into a new direction, excitement and renewal are tangible.

About the Opportunity

A full job description will be given during the interview process.

The Executive Pastor is qualified according to 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9, and Ephesians 4:11-13. His primary role is to support the Lead Pastor in fulfilling the vision for Arran Lake Baptist Church. His ministry is an extension of the Lead Pastor.

Chief of Staff

• Represent Lead Pastor’s office to staff.
• Equip, lead, and evaluate staff on a regular basis.
• Work to resolve conflict and maintain unity among staff and leadership.

Chief Administrator

• Give insight and oversight to budgets.
• Give oversight to ensure all personnel follow practices and policies.

Strategic Thinker

• Working with a visionary Lead Pastor, develop systems to support the vision and values of the church.
• Strategically lead the staff team toward ministering as a team.

Preferred Skills

• Self-starter
• Systems Thinker
• Shepherd
• Familiarity with Discipleship Concepts
• Forward Thinking

Preferred Education

• M.Div (or equivalent)

About the Community

The Arran Lake neighborhood is a community with significant needs but also tremendous potential. While many families face challenges such as economic hardship, food insecurity, and struggles with addiction, this creates meaningful opportunities for compassion, connection, and ministry. Surrounding the church is a beautifully diverse mix of neighborhoods, ranging from established middle-class areas to thriving developments like Gates Four Golf Community, the Jack Britt district, and the rapidly growing West Fayetteville corridor with new homes, restaurants, and businesses.

Cumberland County as a whole is vibrant and stable, anchored by Fort Liberty—home to nearly 50,000 active-duty service members, veterans, and contractors whose presence enriches the region. Even as the immediate community carries unique burdens, these needs have opened doors for Arran Lake Baptist Church to shine through backpack ministries, Recovery Alive, and community-building events such as fall festivals and VBS. The church meets real needs and builds real relationships in a place hungry for hope.